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EU Organic
EU Ecolabel
EU Organic
Primarily addresses farming practices. Research by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) found that organic certification does not necessarily mean lower levels of specific harmful substances like phthalates in food products (EFSA Journal, 2015) .
Fairtrade
EU Ecolabel
EU Organic
Focuses on ethical sourcing and labor practices rather than the chemical safety of the final product..
EU Ecolabel
EU Ecolabel
EU Ecolabel
EU Ecolabel focuses on the environmental footprint of products rather than detailed chemical safety (European Commission, 2017).
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EU Ecolabel
A survey published in the International Journal of Consumer Studies found that many consumers mistakenly believe that organic labels guarantee the absence of all harmful substances, which is not the case (IJCS, 2016) .
Compatibility Testing
Compatibility Testing
Compatibility Testing
An analysis by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that some organic personal care products contained phthalates and other harmful substances not covered by organic certification standards (EWG, 2019) .
Other certifications
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Compatibility Testing
Other consumer product certifications, such as the “BlueAngel” or the “Nordic Swan” do not guarantee chemical harmlessness either.
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our government does not protect us sufficiently
The European Union
While the EU’s REACH regulation controls many substances, gaps still exist. For example, BPA is restricted in baby products but not entirely banned in adult products like water bottles, where it can still be legally present. Harming you , every sip you take.
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