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Ingredient reference

Plain-language explanations of what's in the products you buy — what each ingredient is, why it's flagged, and where it's restricted, with sources.

🥫 Food

Additives, dyes, sweeteners, preservatives, and fats — with per-country regulatory status.

205 ingredients

🧴 Cosmetics

Parabens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, and fragrance allergens.

Coming soon

🧽 Cleaning

Harsh solvents, quats, bleach, and phosphates.

Coming soon

💊 Supplements

Banned actives, mega-doses over safe limits, and proprietary blends.

Coming soon

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Educational information, not medical, dietary, or safety advice. Classifications reflect our editorial rules plus cited regulatory sources. Always read the product’s own label.