Science for a Healthier Future
Standards Overview
The standards apply a precautionary, evidence-based review to new and emerging ingredients, requiring sufficient data to support responsible use.
The Science Behind the MADE Standards
A comprehensive ecosystem approach to product safety
MADE Banned List
The MADE Banned List is a proprietary database of more than 15,000 substances associated with human or environmental health concerns.
MADE Ecosystem Approach
The MADE Ecosystem Approach combines predictive modeling with the best available science to identify potential hazards early in product development.
MADE Standards
MADEWORKS Intelligence standards help brands replace harmful ingredients, strengthen supply chain practices, and create safer, more sustainable products.
The hazard-based approach used by MADEWORKS Intelligence supports green chemistry and safer alternatives by identifying substances with known, suspected, or emerging concerns for people, animals, and ecosystems. Earlier identification guides more responsible decisions throughout product design and manufacturing.
Hazard-Based Evaluation
The MADE Ecosystem Approach begins by identifying hazard traits that raise concern, including toxicity, environmental persistence, and bioaccumulation. These traits can contribute to cumulative effects across repeated product use and supply chains. Early hazard identification helps reduce long-term exposure for people, wildlife, and the environment and guides the adoption of safer alternatives.