Planet & animal testing
Biodegradable, phosphate-free, not tested on animals: what the claims mean and what Canadian law says.
“Clean”, “natural”, “green”: marketing words vs what the science says
None of “clean”, “natural” or “green” is defined in law. Learn why natural ingredients can be allergens, why synthetic ones can be safe, and how to read past the words.
Why phosphates were taken out of detergents (and what replaced them)
How phosphorus from detergents feeds algae blooms, what Canada’s 1989 and 2010 phosphorus limits did, what replaced phosphates, and why “phosphate-free” still matters.
What “biodegradable” really means on a soap or detergent
How “readily biodegradable” is tested (OECD 301), what the 28-day rule means, how surfactants break down in sewage treatment, and what Canadian law asks of the claim.
“Not tested on animals” vs “cruelty-free”: what the claim actually promises
Why “not tested on animals” can mean the finished product, the ingredients or the whole supply chain, what third-party logos add, and what Canadian law now requires.
Canada banned cosmetic animal testing in 2023: what actually changed
What Canada’s 2023 ban on cosmetic animal testing covers, what it doesn’t, the exceptions written into the Food and Drugs Act, and how it compares with the EU.