The label reader

Big words.
Useful questions.

Tap a phrase to see what it can tell you, what it leaves open, and where to look next.

Pick a phrase from the shelf

These are examples of label language, not a reproduction of one product’s Supplement Facts.

Organic

A production claim, not a health result.

Organic labeling has defined categories and certification requirements. Organic ingredients do not, by themselves, establish that a finished powder has a verified USDA Organic seal or that it produces a health benefit.

A useful question

Which certifier and labeling category apply to this exact product?

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