Claims assessment · Product claim
Non-toxic
Typical treatment across five regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.
Market comparison
How this claim is typically treated
Five major markets · one reviewed comparison
| Market | Typical treatment | Legal basis | What is required |
|---|---|---|---|
| European UnionEU | Restricted | View legal reasoningUCPD Art. 6; CLP Regulation context | Only where the product meets hazard-classification exclusions and no realistic exposure risk; blanket claims on mixtures criticised. |
| United KingdomUK | Conditional | View legal reasoningCMA Green Claims Code | Absolute 'non-toxic' claims high-risk; qualify scope and exposure conditions. |
| United StatesUS | Conditional | View legal reasoningFTC Green Guides 16 CFR 260.10 | Non-toxic claims need competent scientific evidence covering foreseeable use and misuse. |
| CanadaCA | Conditional | View legal reasoningCompetition Act s.74.01(1)(b.1) | Prior adequate and proper testing covering the full formulation. |
| AustraliaAU | Conditional | The cited source is recorded in the assessment. View legal reasoningACL s.18 | Must not overstate safety vs comparable products. |