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    Safer Choice Certified

    EPA

    EPA's Safer Choice labels products with safer chemicals.

    The Safer Choice Certified costs $0 USD. Over 2,000+ products have earned this certification worldwide. Renewal costs $0 USD every 12 months.

    For Products
    Environmental
    Health
    Climate

    Key Strengths

    • Backed by the U.S. EPA, providing strong government credibility
    • Recognizable consumer-facing label on product packaging
    • Comprehensive chemical-by-chemical safety review process
    • Covers both human health and environmental safety criteria
    • Supports access to institutional and sustainability-focused procurement channels
    • Free to apply — no application fee charged by EPA

    Ideal For

    This certification is best suited for product manufacturers — particularly in cleaning, personal care, and household product categories — who want to differentiate their products by demonstrating safer chemical formulations. It is especially valuable for brands targeting environmentally conscious consumers, institutional purchasers, or retailers with sustainability procurement policies.

    Target Audiences

    Consumers

    Industries

    Manufacturing
    Retail
    Non-profit

    Alignment & Recognition

    Accrediting Body

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    Product Categories

    Performance
    Alignment with External Standard

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick Facts

    Type

    Certification

    Regions
    North America
    Languages

    English, Spanish

    Established

    1997

    Certified Products

    2K+

    Cost Breakdown

    Registration / Initial$0
    Renewal (every 12 mo)$0
    First-year total$0

    How to Use This Label

    Public Seal/Badge
    Online Registry
    Marketing Toolkit

    Sources & Citations

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    EPA

    Last verified Mar 9, 2026