Is Midori ethical?
RecommendedYes — Midori scores 92/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 1 of 4 ethics signals verified.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | unverified | No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | FSC Certified, Climate Neutral |
Scored with our public methodology.
Midori at a glance
Midori offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Arts & Crafts, with an average ethics score of 92/10 and recurring certifications including FSC Certified, Climate Neutral.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Midori's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare100/10
- Sourcing95/10
- Environment92/10
- Labor90/10
- Transparency88/10
Categories covered
Where Midori shows up across our directory.
- Arts & Crafts1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Midori's products.
- ✓Lies perfectly flat for two-page spreads
- ✓Exceptional paper quality (no bleed)
- ✓Sustainable FSC-certified materials
Sustainability commitments
"FSC-certified paper sourcing; minimal packaging philosophy reduces plastic shrink-wrap usage."
Products from Midori
The gold standard of Japanese minimalism, this notebook uses FSC-certified paper specifically engineered for fountain pen enthusiasts and creative sketchers.
Common questions about Midori
Is Midori cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Midori's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Midori score overall?+
Midori averages 92/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Midori?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Midori?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.