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You take clean clothes out of the washing machine. What you cannot easily see are the small fibres that may have come loose during the cycle. Small fibres shed from…
Read articleWhen a supplier describes a product as PFAS-free, it is making a claim about the absence of PFAS. To assess that claim, look at the exact wording, the parts of…
Read article →Een batchnummer op een product helpt je een specifieke productiepartij te identificeren en bijbehorende informatie terug te vinden. Gebruik daarvoor de volledige code, samen met de productnaam en de juiste…
Read article →When comparing face oils for dry skin, start with the complete ingredient list, texture description and directions for use. Then check the fragrance information, shelf life and any relevant warnings.…
Read article →A COA, or Certificate of Analysis, records the tests performed on an identified sample and the results obtained. It may include measured concentrations, analytical methods and a sample or batch…
Read article →A cosmetic ingredient list identifies the ingredients declared on a label and gives clues about their order by weight. Start with the names, check what the order means, then read…
Read article →A mushroom powder container may display a species name, a serving size and a description such as “blend” or “extract”. Each detail can help you understand the product, but they…
Read article →An omega-3 bottle can display a large number on the front while the back lists several smaller amounts. To understand omega-3 EPA and DHA, start with three details: the amount…
Read article →Questions about PFAS water contamination are understandable. Are these substances present in Dutch tap water? How much is detected? And does finding a very small concentration automatically mean that the…
Read article →Choosing between tap water and bottled water can feel confusing when headlines report everything from a few plastic particles to hundreds of thousands per litre. Those figures may sound like…
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