Is MUJI sustainable?
Broadly yes — MUJI averages 77/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Muji pledges to use 100% recycled or FSC-certified paper for catalogs by 2025 and to increase recycled plastic usage.
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-freeflagged
Muji does not publicly state a company-wide ban on animal testing and may test where legally required.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 4 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Scored with our public methodology.
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MUJI: frequently asked
Is MUJI sustainable?+
Broadly yes — MUJI averages 77/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Muji pledges to use 100% recycled or FSC-certified paper for catalogs by 2025 and to increase recycled plastic usage.
MUJI: Cruelty-free?+
Muji does not publicly state a company-wide ban on animal testing and may test where legally required.
MUJI: Vegan options?+
Muji offers a 'Vegan Care' skincare line but does not certify it with third parties.
MUJI: Sells in mainland China?+
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
MUJI: Third-party certified?+
We record 4 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is MUJI's ethics score?+
MUJI averages 77/100 across 2 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.