EWG Verified
Personal-care certification with strict ingredient transparency and safety criteria.
What it is
An Environmental Working Group certification for personal care, cleaning and baby products. Certified products must avoid every ingredient on EWG's Unacceptable list, restrict ingredients on its Restricted list, fully disclose all ingredients (including fragrance components), and follow good manufacturing practices.
How it's verified
Brands submit full ingredient and supplier documentation; EWG scientists review against the published Unacceptable and Restricted lists; certified products undergo annual re-review.
What to look for
The 'EWG VERIFIED' mark with checkmark. Cross-reference at ewg.org/ewgverified.
Watch out for
An EWG Skin Deep database 'low hazard' rating is not the same as EWG Verified — Skin Deep is an automated ingredient score, while EWG Verified is a vetted product certification.
What it doesn't cover
EWG Verified does not certify organic content, vegan status, fair labour or carbon footprint. It is an ingredient-safety and transparency standard.
Top EWG Verified-certified products
The highest-scoring products in our database that carry EWG Verified certification.
A high-performance, plastic-free mineral sunscreen that is safe for both sensitive skin and coral reefs.
A zero-waste, woman-owned brand providing ultra-transparent, plastic-free cleaning tablets.
A hyper-concentrated, bio-enzyme laundry detergent that eliminates toxic chemicals while outperforming traditional brands.
A high-performance solid dish soap that replaces plastic squeeze bottles with a waste-free, skin-friendly formula.
A high-foaming, biodegradable car shampoo that protects your vehicle's wax while remaining safe for aquatic life.
A premium, fluoride-free toothpaste packaged in a fully recyclable metal tube, focused on sustainable American-made ingredients and plastic-free design.
A 100% plant-based, toxin-free candle housed in a reusable vessel, specifically designed to eliminate synthetic fragrance risks.
A nutrient-dense, lightweight moisturizer focused on skin barrier support and radical transparency in carbon foot-printing.
A high-performance organic cleansing oil that uses papain enzymes and vitamin B to refine skin while maintaining an eco-conscious manufacturing profile in a certified ECOCERT facility.
Frequently asked
Is EWG Verified the same as 'clean beauty'?+
No. 'Clean beauty' is a marketing term with no fixed definition. EWG Verified is a specific standard with a published Unacceptable list and an audit process.
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