Sources and evidence
Ovine is built on independent science, official regulations and published law. Faye's explanations draw on primary sources, not marketing claims or brand blogs.
The sources we draw on
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and UK HSE. Official hazard classifications, registration dossiers and restriction limits.
- Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). Scientific opinions on cosmetic ingredients and nanomaterials.
- US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR). Published safety assessments.
- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). World Health Organization hazard monographs.
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the Food Standards Agency and SACN. Food and nutrition evidence and UK guidance.
- The NHS. Published health guidance.
- Peer-reviewed research. Published papers in toxicology, dermatology and environmental science journals, including PubMed and PMC.
Certifications checked at the source
When a product claims a certification, we check the certifier's own records, including the GOTS and Soil Association public registers. A logo on a website is not enough. We check what the certificate covers and whether the licence is active.