WHY TRUST US
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.
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.
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Our Mission & Vision
Our purpose is to empower businesses and individuals with transparent, quality insights and tools.
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.
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.
Our Core Values
We believe in integrity, customer success, continuous innovation, and uncompromising quality.
Absolute Integrity
We never compromise on the truth. Our testing data is presented transparently without filter or bias.
Consumer Empowerment
We put consumers back in the driver seat, providing the clarity needed to make confident, healthy choices.
Relentless Innovation
We continuously evolve our laboratory methods and analytical tools to stay ahead of emerging chemical and product risks.
Uncompromising Quality
From our editorial rigor to our lab partnerships, excellence is our standard in every single review we publish.
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
We purchase every product anonymously from drugstores and pharmacies. No manufacturer is informed in advance — no special samples accepted.
Accredited independent laboratories analyse every product for over 50 harmful substances — including contaminants that never appear on any label.
Every product receives a grade from Very Good to Failing — based purely on lab findings, with full ingredient transparency and no commercial bias.
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.