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Safer Choice

Safer Choice Criteria for Formulations Containing Microorganisms

The following documents are intended as guidance for how Safer Choice assesses the human health and environmental profile of a product containing microorganisms.

Learn more about how Safer Choice assess products containing microorganisms.

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