EPA Safer Choice
US · Est. 2015 · U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA Safer Choice label helps consumers find products with safer chemical ingredients. The program evaluates the human health and environmental characteristics of each ingredient in a product before granting certification.
What This Certification Means
- ✓Every ingredient reviewed for safety by EPA scientists
- ✓Product works as well as conventional alternatives
- ✓Safer for families, pets, and the environment
- ✓Transparent ingredient information
How to Identify
Look for the EPA Safer Choice label with a checkmark inside a leaf design.
Chemical Restrictions
| Chemical | Status |
|---|---|
| PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) | Banned from Safer Choice products |
| Phthalates | Restricted |
| Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasers | Restricted |
| Carcinogens | Not allowed |
| Reproductivetoxins | Not allowed |
| Persistentbioaccumulative | Not allowed |
| Fragrances | Must meet safety criteria |
Applicable Product Categories
Cleaning Products★
High Trust
Governing Body
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Products with This Certification
- All-Purpose Cleaners →
- Laundry Detergent →
- Dish Soap →
- Bathroom Cleaner →
- Glass & Window Cleaner →
- Fabric Softener & Dryer Sheets →
+ 4 more products
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