To get product details, including positive and negative aspects, ingredients or materials, there are several resources available.
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Declare Labels: Manufacturers voluntarily disclose product information on easy-to-read Declare labels. LBC RED LIST APPROVED products disclose a minimum of 99% of ingredients present in the final product and meet the LBC Red List Imperative requirements through one or more approved exceptions. DECLARED products disclose 100% of ingredients present in the final product, but contain one or more Red List chemicals that are not covered by an approved exception.
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Yuka App: Yuka is a free mobile app that allows you to scan the barcodes of food and personal care products and instantly see their impact on your health. The app provides a rating and blurbs of information regarding why an ingredient is bad or good, which is easy to understand. It can help you make informed decisions about the products you use.
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS): SDSs tell users what the hazards of the product are, how to use the product safely, what to expect if the recommendations are not followed, how to recognize the symptoms of exposure, and what to do if emergencies occur. SDSs also provide information on the composition of the product, including the ingredients and materials used. Each ingredient in the mixture must be listed when it is classified in a health hazard class and is present above the concentration limit that is designated for the hazard class in which it is classified or is present in the mixture at a concentration that results in the mixture being classified in any health hazard class.
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Brand Websites: Many brands include ingredient lists on each product’s label and on the brand’s website so consumers can see clearly whether the product meets their specific needs and preferences. Some brands also provide details on their ingredients and the materials that make up their product packaging whenever possible.
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Hazardous Products in the Home Guide: The Hazardous Products in the Home Guide is designed to familiarize the reader with the different types of household hazardous products. The guide includes identification of hazardous products by looking for clues on the label. It also offers alternatives that are less hazardous. For example, pulling weeds by hand is a less hazardous alternative to using chemical herbicides to kill weeds. The guide provides information on fertilizers, pesticides, household cleaners, polishes and waxes, automotive products, and miscellaneous products. It also provides alternatives to hazardous products.
