Smart Shopper's Non-Food Labels Guide

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Formaldehyde-Free: Labeled products may contain chemicals, like benzaldehyde, closely related to carcinogenic formaldehyde.
Household chemicals and building materials

Greenguard: Certifies low-emitting building materials, though standards for emissions are not health-based (www.greenguard.org).
Commercial and residential building products and furniture

Sustainable Forestry Initiative: A timber industry-backed program, SFI lacks specific protections for old-growth forests and allows clear cutting and genetic engineering (www.aboutsfi.org).
Lumber and wood products

LEAST RELIABLE LABELS (not verified and/or no uniform standards, poorly defined)

Biodegradable
Personal care and cleaning products, packaging, forest products and household items

Cruelty-free (also no animal testing)
Cosmetics and cleaning products

Fragrance-Free (also scent-free or unscented)
Cosmetics, personal care products, cleaners, detergents and others.

Hypoallergenic (also dermatologist tested, allergy tested, non-irritating)
Cosmetics, personal care products, cleaners and other household items

Natural
Cosmetics, cleaners, fabrics and other household items

Non-Comedogenic
Cosmetics

Non-Toxic
Cosmetics, cleaning products, paints, finishes, art and craft supplies and other items

Organic (non-USDA certified): When used without the logo of a USDA-accredited organic certifier, the term organic does not meet rigorous standards and may be meaningless.
Cosmetics, personal care products, cleaners, pet foods, fabrics, paint,fertilizers, and over-the-counter medications and supplements

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