How Product Testing Helps Verify Safety and Advertising Claims
Many consumer products rely on manufacturer-provided data to support safety and marketing claims. In some cases, independent third-party laboratory testing can help verify whether products meet those claims.
Third-party labs use standardized scientific methods to test for the presence of specific chemicals or to measure product performance. These tests can provide objective data that complements internal research or publicly available studies.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that advertising claims be truthful and supported by evidence. When claims are unclear or unsupported, consumers may be misled—even unintentionally.
Scientific testing and transparent documentation play a critical role in promoting consumer trust and accountability across industries.
Sources
Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Advertising Substantiation Policy
International Organization for Standardization (ISO): Laboratory Testing Standards
National Institutes of Health (NIH): Research Methods Overview
Why Consumers Are Increasingly Concerned About Chemicals in Everyday Products
Many everyday products—such as cosmetics, cleaning supplies, and food packaging—contain chemical ingredients most consumers rarely think about. In recent years, scientists and public health agencies have raised concerns about how long-term exposure to certain chemicals may affect human health.
For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that many industrial chemicals can be detected in human blood or urine, indicating widespread exposure in daily life. While presence alone does not prove harm, ongoing research continues to examine possible links between exposure and health outcomes.
Government agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulate chemicals differently depending on how products are categorized. This can sometimes lead to gaps in oversight, particularly for products that are not required to undergo pre-market safety testing.
At Common Shield LLC, we believe consumers benefit when product claims are supported by clear, accurate information. Understanding what goes into everyday products is an important step toward informed decision-making.
Sources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Biomonitoring Program
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Chemicals and Toxics Topics
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA): Cosmetic Safety Overview