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This product is touted as a green product, but it is not an environmental certification. In addition, the declaration “phosphate-free” has no added value, because phosphates have been banned in dishwashing detergents since January 2017. All products are therefore phosphate-free and those that declare it are not greener than others. This claim can be found on two other product labels that we have tested (Delhaize all in 1 and Kruidvat all in 1).
This product displays the AISE label. This is an unreliable label, as it is awarded on a voluntary basis by the sector of detergent producers, which refers to a charter for declaring good environmental practices, particularly at the production level. Its objectives are very vague and not very strict. Our analyzes conclude that the composition and packaging of this product can be improved. This is, in fact, the green version of the classic Finish, which usually only targets performance. The manufacturer lures responsible and environmentally conscious consumers with a product that can be improved. The AISE logo is also found on hand washing liquids that we have tested such as Albert Heijn Afwasmiddel Original Ultra Ontvettend, Dreft Extra Hygiène – Lime & Lemongrass and Dreft Original.
DREFT 100% Natural Fragrance
The Dreft product announces a 100% natural fragrance (bergamot and ginger) and plant-based surfactants, but there are also allergenic fragrances such as citral and limonene (substances toxic to aquatic organisms) in the composition.
This product displays a “dermatologically approved”, even though it contains two allergens. The manufacturer will probably respond that the dermatological approval refers only to bergamot and ginger … It doesn’t matter since this is a statement that is unofficial and therefore misleading. Strangely, its counterpart Dreft Extra Hygiene – Lime & Lemongrass, without any green or health claims, contains no allergens and gets a better environmental score in our tests.
Too many labels
There are over 200 environmental labels currently in use in the EU and over 450 worldwide. Some of these green labels are reliable (like the European Ecolabel, for example), others not because they are, among other things, awarded by the manufacturers and not verified by independent third parties. The easiest way, according to us and other consumer associations, would be to remove all misleading environmental claims and introduce strict conditions to facilitate the assessment of reliable labels. A heavy task because it can concern the ingredients as well as the packaging, animal welfare, specific substances or even advice on reducing the environmental impacts of our washing habits, in a fairly broad marketing context. Not to mention that these declarations can also be akin to greenwashing. Greenwashing is a way for the manufacturer to mislead the consumer by giving a false green image. An attitude that we completely deplore.
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Whether or not you are sensitive to the environment, we invite you to take a look at our comparator to see which product will help you always have nickel dishes.
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