Natural Grocers® Expands Research-Based Standards for Household Cleaning Products
Natural Grocers (NGVC) has expanded its standards for household cleaning products, adding more prohibited ingredients to its existing list. The company now bans over 100 ingredients including formaldehyde donors, phthalates, parabens, ethanolamines, glycol ethers, and quaternary ammonium compounds, in addition to previously banned substances like phosphates and synthetic fragrances.
Unlike federal regulations, Natural Grocers requires complete ingredient disclosure on packaging, with limited exceptions for proprietary fragrance and enzyme blends. The company also emphasizes sustainable packaging, utilizing sugar cane-based or 100% post-consumer recycled plastic for its store brand products.
Natural Grocers (NGVC) ha ampliato i suoi standard per i prodotti per la pulizia della casa, aggiungendo ulteriori ingredienti vietati alla lista già esistente. L'azienda ora proibisce oltre 100 ingredienti, tra cui donatori di formaldeide, ftalati, parabeni, etanolamine, eteri glicolici e composti di ammonio quaternario, oltre a sostanze già vietate come fosfati e fragranze sintetiche.
A differenza delle normative federali, Natural Grocers richiede la completa dichiarazione degli ingredienti sulle confezioni, con poche eccezioni per le miscele proprietarie di fragranze ed enzimi. L'azienda pone inoltre l'accento su un packaging sostenibile, utilizzando plastica derivata dalla canna da zucchero o plastica riciclata al 100% post-consumo per i prodotti a marchio proprio.
Natural Grocers (NGVC) ha ampliado sus estándares para productos de limpieza del hogar, añadiendo más ingredientes prohibidos a su lista existente. La compañía ahora prohíbe más de 100 ingredientes, incluyendo donadores de formaldehído, ftalatos, parabenos, etanolaminas, éteres de glicol y compuestos de amonio cuaternario, además de sustancias previamente prohibidas como fosfatos y fragancias sintéticas.
A diferencia de las regulaciones federales, Natural Grocers exige la divulgación completa de ingredientes en el empaque, con excepciones limitadas para mezclas propietarias de fragancias y enzimas. La empresa también enfatiza el empaquetado sostenible, utilizando plástico a base de caña de azúcar o plástico 100% reciclado post-consumo para sus productos de marca propia.
Natural Grocers (NGVC)는 가정용 청소 제품에 대한 기준을 확장하여 기존 목록에 더 많은 금지 성분을 추가했습니다. 회사는 현재 포름알데히드 기증제, 프탈레이트, 파라벤, 에탄올아민, 글리콜 에테르, 4급 암모늄 화합물 등 100가지 이상의 성분을 금지하고 있으며, 이전에 금지된 인산염과 합성 향료도 포함됩니다.
연방 규정과 달리 Natural Grocers는 포장에 성분을 완전 공개할 것을 요구하며, 독점 향료 및 효소 혼합물에 대해서만 제한적으로 예외를 둡니다. 또한 회사는 지속 가능한 포장을 강조하며, 자체 브랜드 제품에 사탕수수 기반 또는 100% 소비 후 재활용 플라스틱을 사용합니다.
Natural Grocers (NGVC) a élargi ses normes pour les produits de nettoyage ménagers, ajoutant davantage d'ingrédients interdits à sa liste existante. L'entreprise interdit désormais plus de 100 ingrédients, y compris les donneurs de formaldéhyde, phtalates, parabènes, éthanolamines, éthers de glycol et composés d'ammonium quaternaire, en plus des substances déjà interdites comme les phosphates et les parfums synthétiques.
Contrairement aux réglementations fédérales, Natural Grocers exige une divulgation complète des ingrédients sur l'emballage, avec des exceptions limitées pour les mélanges propriétaires de parfums et d'enzymes. L'entreprise met également l'accent sur des emballages durables, utilisant du plastique à base de canne à sucre ou du plastique 100 % recyclé post-consommation pour ses produits de marque propre.
Natural Grocers (NGVC) hat seine Standards für Haushaltsreinigungsprodukte erweitert und weitere verbotene Inhaltsstoffe zu seiner bestehenden Liste hinzugefügt. Das Unternehmen verbietet nun über 100 Inhaltsstoffe, darunter Formaldehydabspalter, Phthalate, Parabene, Ethanolamine, Glycolether und quartäre Ammoniumverbindungen, zusätzlich zu bereits verbotenen Stoffen wie Phosphaten und synthetischen Duftstoffen.
Im Gegensatz zu bundesstaatlichen Vorschriften verlangt Natural Grocers eine vollständige Offenlegung der Inhaltsstoffe auf der Verpackung, mit begrenzten Ausnahmen für proprietäre Duft- und Enzymmischungen. Das Unternehmen legt außerdem Wert auf nachhaltige Verpackungen und verwendet für seine Eigenmarkenprodukte Zuckerrohr-basierte oder zu 100 % recycelte Kunststoffmaterialien.
- Strengthened product standards with over 100 banned ingredients, demonstrating leadership in clean products
- Requires full ingredient transparency from suppliers, exceeding federal regulations
- Implementation of sustainable packaging initiatives using recycled and plant-based materials
- Limited exceptions for proprietary fragrance and enzyme blends may reduce full transparency
- Stricter standards could potentially limit product selection and increase costs
BUILT ON A FOUNDATION OF TRUST
Natural Grocers first introduced its household cleaning standards in 2016, offering carefully curated alternatives to conventional products. The company's latest updates reflect growing scientific understanding about the impact that certain common ingredients can have on indoor air quality, ecosystems, and overall well-being.
With this update, the list of prohibited ingredients in household cleaning products now includes more than 100 ingredients. In addition to previously excluded substances like phosphates, synthetic fragrances, synthetic colors, and chlorine, the new standards ban:
- Formaldehyde donors
- Phthalates
- Parabens
- Ethanolamines
- Glycol ethers
- Quaternary ammonium compounds
FULL INGREDIENT DISCLOSURE—BECAUSE TRANSPARENCY MATTERS
Unlike federal regulations, which do not require full ingredient disclosure for household cleaning products, Natural Grocers requires every brand it sells to provide a complete ingredient list on packaging. While limited exceptions are made for proprietary fragrance and enzyme blends, these components must still comply with Natural Grocers' rigorous safety and environmental standards.
"We've always believed that cleaning your home shouldn't come at the expense of your health—or the environment," said Raquel Isely, Vice President of Marketing at Natural Grocers. "That's why we're committed to providing our customers with safe, sustainable choices, and making it easy for them to understand exactly what's in the products they use every day. These updated standards help our customers make confident, informed decisions, whether they're shopping for dish soap, fabric softener, or multi-surface cleaner."
MORE THAN CLEAN—PRIORITIZING PLANET-FRIENDLY PACKAGING, TOO
Natural Grocers seeks products that are ethically sourced, sustainably produced, and innovatively effective. The company also prioritizes sustainably minded packaging. This includes recycled, biodegradable, or plant-derived materials. For example, Natural Grocers Brand® Household Cleaning Products use sugar cane-based or
LEARN MORE
- For more details visit the company's updated Things We Won't Carry and Why list.
- Click here to learn more about Natural Grocers' household cleaning product standards.
- Browse the list of Natural Grocers Brand Household Cleaning Products.
- For product samples, interviews, or media inquiries, contact media@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The grocery products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial flavors, preservatives, or sweeteners (as defined by its standards), synthetic colors, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its 5 Founding Principles—including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew". In fiscal year 2024, the Company invested more than
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