Can EWG be trusted?

The EWG is a broad organization, and Skin Deep makes up only a small portion of the organization as a whole. While some of the site’s information can be helpful, consumers should not use it as a sole source of information to determine the safety of cosmetic products.

What is a good EWG rating?

Overall, EWG found that only about 18 percent of products scored best (1-3.5), 57 percent scored in the middle range (4-7), and 25 percent scored worst (8-10).

What EWG means?

Environmental Working Group
Environmental Working Group (EWG)

Who is behind EWG?

EWG is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)). Founded in 1993 by Ken Cook and Richard Wiles, EWG is headquartered in Washington, D.C., in the United States. A sister lobbying organization, the EWG Action Fund (a 501(c)(4) organization) was founded in 2002.

Is a 4 on EWG bad?

Rated at 4, a moderate health concern, the EWG states that endocrine disruption is of a HIGH concern, and biochemical or cellular level changes is also a MODERATE concern.

Why is EWG unreliable?

BPA. The FDA says that BPA is safe, so your endocrines aren’t being disrupted, but the EWG rejects the scientific consensus. Besides, if manufacturers replace BPA (which helps prevent food spoilage) with another chemical, there’s a good chance the substitute will be even worse than BPA. Chromium-6.

What brands are EWG verified?

Companies that have products EWG VERIFIED™ include: Beautycounter, MyChelle, Rejuva Minerals, Makes 3, Celtic Complexion, W3ll People, Cocoon Apothecary, Just The Goods, Bioassance, Jouve, Purelygreat and Sally B’s Skin Yummies.

How do I get EWG?

How to join the EWG VERIFIED™ Program:

  1. Review the full criteria and unacceptable and restricted lists.
  2. Download and complete the documents required for the application:
  3. Read our Safety Substantiation Notice.
  4. Complete the application form here:

Is EWG partisan?

We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment.

Does EWG have an app?

EWG’s popular online consumer guide to more than 78,000 personal care products is now available as an App for the iPhone and Android .

What is EWG’s Skin Deep?

Three years ago, EWG launched a unique online consumer database called Skin Deep that assesses and compares the safety of personal care products. To this day, Skin Deep is the only online resource for those wishing to compare safety ratings for various personal care products.

Is EWG scientific?

A scientific study of pesticide levels in fruits and vegetables targeted as a “dirty dozen” by EWG found the Group’s methodology “lacks scientific credibility.” Additionally, a survey of members of the professional association of toxicologists found that most who expressed an opinion on EWG believed it overstated …