Get the Mark
Understand the EWG Verified® Product Evaluation process from beginning to end.
Do you want the EWG VERIFIED® mark on your products? Here are the important documents to fill out to help us ensure that your products qualify for our mark.
We recommend that you read this page before you start the application so you can familiarize yourself with the process and the required documentation.
How to join the EWG VERIFIED® program
Review the full criteria and lists of unacceptable and restricted ingredients.
A. Full Criteria for Cleaning Products
Download and complete the documents required for the application.
B. Product Ingredient Spreadsheet (complete for all products being submitted for verification).
Read the Safety Substantiation Notice.
Phase 1. Product submission – complete the application form here.
a. Fill in all required fields.
b. Upload the required documents.
c. Upload one PDF which includes all submitted product labels.
d. Submit application payment.
e. You will receive an update on progress and next steps within 2 to 4 weeks. (Phase 1 processing time will be 4 to 6 weeks between June 1 and September 30, when our office operates on a summer schedule.)
f. If our science team finds new ingredients that require a toxicology review, the initial review will be extended an additional 2 weeks.
Phase 2. Ingredient substantiation – provide additional documents.
a. If your product is eligible to move forward, you will be required to submit the following:
i. Documents proving your product complies with applicable restrictions (details will be provided). Examples of substantiating documents that may be requested are:
1. Laboratory test reports or certificates of analysis.
2. Signed statement.
ii. Safety data sheets, if available, for each submitted product.
iii. A completed supporting documentation form.
b. Once these documents have been submitted, you will be notified within 6 and 8 weeks whether your product has been approved, is ineligible for licensing, or requires further documentation. (Phase 2 processing will take 8 to 10 weeks between June 1 and September 30, when our office operates on a summer schedule.)
Once the product is approved, you will receive the licensing contract and master affidavit.
When the contract is finalized, you will receive access to and training on how to use the mark.
Note: You may not use the EWG VERIFIED® mark until your products have been assessed and you have entered into a signed written licensing agreement.