Allergen-Free Finder
Find eco products that are free from your specific allergens or sensitivities. DB-verified — not guessed.
Find eco products that are free from your specific allergens or sensitivities. DB-verified — not guessed.
Shopping for eco-friendly products with food allergies or chemical sensitivities is unusually difficult. Many natural and organic products use ingredients — almond oil, oat extract, wheat germ, beeswax — that are common allergens. Products labelled “natural” can contain some of the highest concentrations of allergenic plant compounds.
Under UK food labelling law (derived from EU Regulation 1169/2011), 14 allergens must be declared on product labels: cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk, nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, Brazil nuts, pistachios, macadamia), celery, mustard, sesame, sulphur dioxide/sulphites, lupin, and molluscs.
In personal care and household products, EU Cosmetics Regulation requires declaration of 26 fragrance allergens. ECLA tracks the most commonly flagged cosmetic allergens including fragrance/parfum, limonene, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, cinnamal, and eugenol.
Many eco consumers assume natural or organic products are inherently safer for sensitive skin. This is a misconception. Essential oils, plant extracts, and natural fragrances are among the most common causes of contact dermatitis. A fragrance-free product that uses lavender essential oil as a “natural” scent is not suitable for someone with fragrance sensitivity.
ECLA’s allergen filter uses DB-level verification — we check the product’s declared ingredient list against your specified allergens. We do not rely on AI to infer allergen-free status.
“Free from” can mean different things. Some brands formulate without a specific ingredient; others also ensure segregated manufacturing lines to prevent cross-contamination. ECLA flags the type of claim where known: formulation-free vs. manufactured-free.
Fragrance sensitivity (contact dermatitis) affects an estimated 1–3% of the general population. It is distinct from IgE-mediated food allergies — you won’t go into anaphylaxis from skin contact with lavender oil — but it causes significant discomfort. ECLA allows you to filter for fragrance-free products regardless of whether the fragrance source is synthetic or natural.
Always read the current product label before purchasing. Formulations change, and our database may not reflect the most recent version.
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