Does Weleda test on animals?
Strictly against animal testing; does not sell in mainland China where animal testing is required for certain products.
Animal testing rarely happens at the brand's own bench. The questions that decide the answer are whether suppliers test, whether the parent company tests, and whether the brand sells through channels that can require post-market testing.
The evidence behind the answer
Cruelty-freeverified
Strictly against animal testing; does not sell in mainland China where animal testing is required for certain products.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Weleda: frequently asked
Does Weleda test on animals?+
Strictly against animal testing; does not sell in mainland China where animal testing is required for certain products.
Weleda: Cruelty-free?+
Strictly against animal testing; does not sell in mainland China where animal testing is required for certain products.
Weleda: Vegan options?+
Extensive vegan options available, clearly labeled; some products contain beeswax or lanolin.
Weleda: Sells in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Weleda: Third-party certified?+
We record 5 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is Weleda's ethics score?+
Weleda averages 95/100 across 2 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.