How we check
Sources
Every rating, certification badge, and safety claim on SafeMama traces back to one of these sources. We don't re-test products in a lab — we tell you who did, what they found, and how to verify it yourself.
- Sources
- 51
- Tiers
- 5
We don't display certifier logos here — using a mark without that organization's permission is a trademark risk, not a design choice.
Government & regulators
Federal agencies whose recall and safety data is public record.
Recalls.gov
Covers individual products
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Covers individual products
DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
Covers individual products
Certifiers
Independent programs that test and certify individual products or companies.
USDA Organic
Covers products and brands
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Covers individual products
Green Seal
Covers individual products
MADE SAFE
Covers individual products
Watchdogs & testers
Nonprofits and labs that rate products and investigate ingredients.
Silent Spring Institute
Covers products and brands
Environmental Working Group (EWG Skin Deep; EWG Verified)
Covers products and brands
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Covers products and brands
Manufacturer ingredient disclosure (SmartLabel / brand-published)
Covers individual products
Medical authorities
Clinical organizations whose guidance anchors our health claims.
Corporate accountability
Groups that track how companies behave beyond the product itself.
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