Is Eclipse ethical and cruelty-free?
Not really — Eclipse fails 3 of the 4 ethics signals we track, including its animal-testing position, and holds no third-party certification we can verify.
Eclipse, a confectionery brand known for its mints and gum, is owned by Mars Inc. and demonstrates moderate ethical commitments with some sustainability pledges and a formal no-animal-testing policy, though it lacks third-party certifications and faces environmental concerns due to its plastic packaging.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeflagged
Mars Inc. prohibits animal testing for Eclipse except where required by local regulations.
Vegan optionsunverified
No official vegan range; most products are plant-based but may contain animal-derived additives like beeswax.
Sells in mainland Chinaflagged
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
Third-party certifiedflagged
No independent certifications recorded on the products we track.
Public pledges: Mars Inc. commits to reduce plastic packaging by 25% by 2025, achieve 100% renewable energy by 2040, and net zero emissions by 2050, with sustainable mint and palm oil sourcing.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-10-03.
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Is Eclipse ethical? FAQs
Is Eclipse cruelty-free?+
Mars Inc. prohibits animal testing for Eclipse except where required by local regulations.
Does Eclipse have vegan products?+
No official vegan range; most products are plant-based but may contain animal-derived additives like beeswax.
Does Eclipse sell in mainland China?+
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
What is Eclipse's ethics score?+
Eclipse averages —/100 across 0 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Eclipse?+
See our full list of ethical alternatives to Eclipse for better-scoring options in the same categories.