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We buy the products
We buy products at retail — the same stuff you'd find at Target or Walgreens. No brand samples, no PR kits.
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Methodology
We buy the products, run them through millions of dollars of lab equipment, check for anything that shouldn't be there, and report the results to you.
Every product is tested in our in-house lab, then independently confirmed by a second accredited lab before anything goes public.
We buy products at retail — the same stuff you'd find at Target or Walgreens. No brand samples, no PR kits.
We use the most advanced lab equipment available — mass spectrometers, FTIR, DNA sequencing — and keep looking long after most would call it done.
We turn everything the lab finds into something you can actually use — so you know which products are healthiest for you and your family.
Every primary finding is verified by an independent, accredited lab before anything gets published.
We only publish once both labs agree — with full context on what we found, what we didn't, and where the limits are.
What we can reliably measure — and the instruments that do it.
Lead (Pb)
ICP-MS
Arsenic (As)
ICP-MS
Cadmium (Cd)
ICP-MS
Mercury (Hg)
ICP-MS
Phthalates
GC-MS
1,4-Dioxane
GC-MS
Step inside the lab
Most companies hope you'll never see this. We think you deserve to.
Starts at 100. Deductions applied in three tiers.
What This IS:. A sensitive screening tool that identifies volatile chemicals "off-gassing" from the product using Headspace Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
What This is NOT:. A regulatory compliance test. We do not quantify non-volatile ingredients or heavy metals in this screening. We do not certify products as "safe" or "unsafe."
For educational and informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult qualified professionals for health decisions.
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ISO-accredited labs
FDA-compliant methods
Member-funded, not brand-funded
How We Test
Every product moves through our in-house lab, then an independent accredited partner. Both labs have to agree before any finding goes public.
The Investment
Millions of dollars of analytical instrumentation sits behind our primary screening — not an outsourced black box.
Capital
Our lab is built on millions of dollars of analytical instrumentation so we can run primary tests ourselves, not outsource the core work.
Identification
High-resolution mass spectrometers and HPLC systems quantify trace contaminants and verify label claims with precision.
Composition
Gamma-ray spectroscopy and microbial analysis detect elemental composition, contaminants, and pathogens across product categories.
Lab milestones
Every product walks the same path. No narrative until both labs agree on the numbers.
ShopKeeper’s shelf
We buy products from real retail channels so the samples match what consumers actually receive.
TPR intake bench
Every sample is logged, photographed, and sealed under clean-room procedures. Two techs sign off.
Mass Spec · HPLC
Mass spectrometry (QTOF, LC-MS, GC-MS) identifies compounds at parts-per-billion. HPLC quantifies label claims.
Partner lab
Samples go to an independent, accredited Level 2 lab that verifies every primary finding before anything is published.
Data review
Both result sets have to align before any conclusion is accepted. Disagreement means a second run, not a shipped story.
TPR Scoring
Our scientists interpret the data and apply the transparent TPR Score rubric before the report is drafted.
Public report
The report goes public once both labs agree, with charts that link back to the raw chromatograms.
Integrity
Most testing services use a single lab. We use two. Our in-house analysis is independently confirmed before anything goes live.
Defensibility
Any brand that challenges our results has to dispute two independent analyses. That makes our findings harder to dismiss and safer to publish.
Instrumentation
Laboratory-grade analytical techniques that go far beyond what brands claim on their labels.
Identifies and quantifies compounds at parts-per-billion levels. Detects heavy metals, pesticides, and unknown contaminants.
Measures radioactive isotopes and elemental composition without destroying the sample.
Tests for bacteria, mold, and other microorganisms of regulatory concern.
Verifies label claims by measuring actual nutrient content against what brands advertise.
TPR Score
The TPR Score starts at 100. Deductions are applied in three tiers, then category-specific weighting is applied. This is a screening intelligence framework, not a regulatory decision.
Minimal findings
Product aligns with label claims.
Some findings
Some findings detected. Review details.
Multiple findings
Multiple findings or significant concerns detected.
Major findings
Regulatory thresholds may be exceeded.
| Tier | Point range | Examples | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | -30 to -50 | Benzene, 1,3-Butadiene, Formaldehyde | Known hazardous compounds with the highest deduction weight. |
| Tier 2 | -15 to -25 | Phthalates, 1,4-Dioxane, Heavy Metals | Compounds of concern with moderate-to-high deduction impact. |
| Tier 3 | -5 to -15 | Label Mismatch, Degradation Products, QC Flags | Quality and transparency indicators used for comparative context. |
Baby Products
Tier 1 multiplier 1.5× · Tier 2 multiplier 2.0×
Supplements
Tier 2 multiplier 1.5× · Tier 3 multiplier 1.5×
Food & Beverage
Tier 2 multiplier 1.3×
Personal Care / Household
Standard weighting (1.0× multipliers)
v1.0.0 — Initial three-layer TPR Score framework introduced.
Important disclosures
We believe in showing you the data, the limitations, and letting you make informed decisions.
A sensitive screening tool that identifies volatile chemicals "off-gassing" from the product using Headspace Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
A regulatory compliance test. We do not quantify non-volatile ingredients or heavy metals in this screening. We do not certify products as "safe" or "unsafe."
We rely on NIST Library Matching to identify compounds. While high-probability matches (90%+) are strong indicators, they are not 100% definitive proof of chemical structure without certified reference standards. We publish the raw probability scores so you can decide for yourself.
For educational and informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult qualified professionals for health decisions.
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