Is Mela sustainable?
Broadly yes — Mela averages 89/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Uses minimum 50% recycled content, plastic-free packaging, and offers a take-back recycling program.
We read sustainability as verifiable practice, not marketing: third-party certification, packaging design, sourcing disclosure and published, dated targets. Claims without evidence score as unverified.
The evidence behind the answer
Cruelty-freeverified
No animal testing at any stage; PETA Approved since 2020.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Mela: frequently asked
Is Mela sustainable?+
Broadly yes — Mela averages 89/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Uses minimum 50% recycled content, plastic-free packaging, and offers a take-back recycling program.
Mela: Cruelty-free?+
No animal testing at any stage; PETA Approved since 2020.
Mela: Vegan options?+
Entire product line is 100% vegan, no animal-derived materials.
Mela: Sells in mainland China?+
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
Mela: Third-party certified?+
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is Mela's ethics score?+
Mela averages 89/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.