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Is This Product Safe for Your Family?

Scan a barcode, snap a photo of the label, or paste an ingredient list from any food, baby care, or clothing product. I'll check it against CA Prop 65, IARC carcinogen data, EPA databases, and more — instantly and free.

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What This Tool Checks

Every ingredient is cross-referenced against real government and scientific databases. No generic "clean" labels — actual data.

California Proposition 65

900+ chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. Updated regularly by OEHHA. If an ingredient is on this list, it triggers a mandatory warning label in California — but not in the rest of the US.

Source: CA OEHHA Proposition 65 List

IARC Carcinogen Classifications

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (part of WHO) classifies chemicals into groups: Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans), Group 2A (probably carcinogenic), and Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic). We flag all three groups.

Source: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards

EU Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)

240+ chemicals on the European Chemicals Agency's SVHC list due to carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, reproductive toxicity, or persistence in the environment. Many of these are still legal in US consumer products.

Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Candidate List

Endocrine Disruptors (TEDX)

1,400+ chemicals with evidence of endocrine disruption from The Endocrine Disruption Exchange. These chemicals can interfere with hormone signaling even at very low doses — especially concerning for developing children.

Source: TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors

CPSC Product Recalls

We also check the Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall database for any active recalls related to your product. This catches dangerous products that are still on store shelves or in your home.

Source: SaferProducts.gov / CPSC

Quick Tips for Safer Shopping

Fewer ingredients = better. If you can't pronounce half the list, that's usually a sign to dig deeper.
Look for "fragrance-free" not "unscented." "Unscented" products often add masking fragrances. "Fragrance-free" means no fragrance chemicals at all.
Check clothing tags before buying. "Wrinkle-free" and "stain-resistant" often mean PFAS or formaldehyde treatments. Wash new clothes before wearing.
Artificial colors are a red flag in kids' food. Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 require warning labels in Europe but not in the US. They're linked to hyperactivity in children.
Certifications that actually mean something: GOTS (organic textiles), OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (tested for harmful substances), EWG Verified (personal care), and USDA Organic (food).

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