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ABOUT ÖKO TEST

Independent Testing.
Trusted Answers.

ÖKO TEST is Europe's leading independent product testing organization. We test everyday products for harmful substances, safety, and quality — so you can make better, safer choices for your family and the environment.

Independent
100% editorial independence
Reliable
Scientifically proven test methods
Transparent
Clear results you can trust
Responsible
For people and the planet

Our Promise

We buy products anonymously, test them in certified laboratories, and publish the results without influence from manufacturers or advertisers. Your trust is our greatest responsibility.

Learn more about our testing process
Laboratory Testing

30+

Product Categories Tested

1000+

Products Tested Every Year

25+

Years of Trusted Testing

Millions

Of Consumers Protected

Health & Safety First

We test for harmful substances that matter to your health.

Unbiased & Independent

No ads. No sponsors. Just the truth.

Clear Ratings

Easy to understand results you can rely on.

Better for the Planet

We promote products that are safer for you and the planet.

PURPOSE & DIRECTION

Our Mission & Vision

Our purpose is to empower businesses and individuals with transparent, quality insights and tools.

Our Mission

Empowering Transparency & Trust

We are dedicated to delivering uncompromising, independent evaluations and data-driven insights. Our mission is to bridge the gap between consumers and quality products through rigorous testing and objective analysis.

Our Vision

Setting the Global Standard

We envision a marketplace where authenticity and quality are paramount. By fostering innovation and maintaining absolute independence, we aim to be the most trusted reference point for product discovery worldwide.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our Core Values

We believe in integrity, customer success, continuous innovation, and uncompromising quality.

01

Absolute Integrity

We never compromise on the truth. Our testing data is presented transparently without filter or bias.

02

Consumer Empowerment

We put consumers back in the driver seat, providing the clarity needed to make confident, healthy choices.

03

Relentless Innovation

We continuously evolve our laboratory methods and analytical tools to stay ahead of emerging chemical and product risks.

04

Uncompromising Quality

From our editorial rigor to our lab partnerships, excellence is our standard in every single review we publish.

WHY TRUST US

Independent Testing
You Can Trust

Our Methodology

Rigorous Lab
Testing

Every product undergoes strict hands-on evaluation in our independent labs.

100%
Independent

We buy our own test units. No sponsored reviews, ever.

No Commercial
Bias

Zero affiliate pressure. Zero manufacturer influence. Pure, honest testing.

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How we test products

Three steps from shelf to verdict

Step 1
We buy anonymously

We purchase every product anonymously from drugstores and pharmacies. No manufacturer is informed in advance — no special samples accepted.

01 No manufacturer influence
Step 2
Labs test for 50+ substances

Accredited independent laboratories analyse every product for over 50 harmful substances — including contaminants that never appear on any label.

02 Accredited lab analysis
Step 3
We publish an honest verdict

Every product receives a grade from Very Good to Failing — based purely on lab findings, with full ingredient transparency and no commercial bias.

03 Science-based verdict

Stay informed

Always know what is in your beauty products

Track new lab test results, ingredient warnings, and category updates so you never miss a finding that could affect your daily routine.

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Fresh lab results
Ingredient alerts
Weekly test updates
Safe beauty updates
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our organization or background? Check out our most frequently asked questions.

ÖKO TEST is a leading independent consumer protection and product testing organization. For decades, our mission has been to evaluate everyday consumer goods—ranging from cosmetics and food to baby products and household cleaners—with a relentless focus on health, safety, environmental sustainability, and chemical transparency.

We purchase all products anonymously from retail stores, supermarkets, and online marketplaces, just like an everyday consumer. We never accept free samples or test batches from manufacturers. The samples are codified and sent to specialized, accredited external laboratories that conduct blind state-of-the-art chemical and physical analyses.

Our rating system ranges from "Very Good" (sehr gut) to "Unsatisfactory" (ungenügend). A "Very Good" rating indicates a product is free from hazardous chemicals, environmentally friendly, and performs exceptionally. If critical flaws, toxic contaminants, or misleading claims are detected, our strict downgrade principle automatically lowers the overall rating.

You can use our interactive comparison tools and detailed test reports across category pages. Each test table breaks down individual scoring parameters—such as ingredient safety, packaging sustainability, and practical performance—allowing you to easily compare rival brands side by side before making a purchasing decision.

Yes, 100%. Our editorial integrity is our highest asset. We are completely independent of advertisers, brand owners, and industry lobby groups. Test protocols are established solely by scientific experts and consumer protection criteria, ensuring every review is objective, neutral, and uncorrupted by commercial interests.

We publish new test reports and category updates every month. Furthermore, when manufacturers significantly reformulate existing products to remove problematic ingredients or improve safety, we re-evaluate those items in subsequent test cycles to provide consumers with the most current data.