Is Sementes da Terra ethical?
RecommendedYes — Sementes da Terra scores 96/100 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 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Fair Trade |
Scored with our public methodology.
Sementes da Terra at a glance
Sementes da Terra offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Garden & Outdoors, with an average ethics score of 96/10 and recurring certifications including USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Fair Trade.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Sementes da Terra's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare100/10
- Sourcing98/10
- Transparency97/10
- Labor95/10
- Environment92/10
Categories covered
Where Sementes da Terra shows up across our directory.
- Garden & Outdoors1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Sementes da Terra's products.
- ✓Extremely long shelf life
- ✓Unique heirloom varieties
- ✓Direct support for South American farmers
Sustainability commitments
"Supports indigenous seed saving; Mylar bags are recyclable via specialized programs."
Products from Sementes da Terra
A curated collection of 15 high-yield, drought-resistant vegetable varieties sourced from small-scale farmers in Colombia and Peru, packaged for long-term storage.
Common questions about Sementes da Terra
Is Sementes da Terra cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Sementes da Terra's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Sementes da Terra score overall?+
Sementes da Terra averages 96/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Sementes da Terra?+
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 Sementes da Terra?+
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