Analysis finds major certification programs for personal care products skip finished-product lab testing
Source Summary
A new analysis found that no certification programs for personal care products require laboratory testing of finished products, instead relying solely on ingredient lists and manufacturer-supplied documentation. This approach cannot detect contaminants, impurities, or unintended substances that may be present in the final product.
Why it matters
Consumers purchasing certified personal care products may be exposed to undisclosed contaminants or impurities that certification programs cannot detect without finished-product testing.
