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

ChemicalStatus
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)Banned from Safer Choice products
PhthalatesRestricted
Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde ReleasersRestricted
CarcinogensNot allowed
ReproductivetoxinsNot allowed
PersistentbioaccumulativeNot allowed
FragrancesMust meet safety criteria

Applicable Product Categories

Cleaning Products

High Trust

Governing Body

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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