What should I use instead of products with Polyoxymethylene urea?

Look for products that explicitly state "no artificial colors," "certified organic," or are labeled by third-party certifiers like Non-GMO Project or The Detox Project. The alternatives on this page have been selected as clean swaps.

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Q: What products contain Polyoxymethylene urea?

Polyoxymethylene urea shows up in a range of US products; the brands flagged by BannedPantry on this page are common sources. Scan any barcode to check a specific item.

Q: Is Polyoxymethylene urea banned?

Polyoxymethylene urea is banned in European Union. It is currently permitted in the US by the FDA, though regulations can change.

Polyoxymethylene urea is banned in European Union but still sold in the US. Here are cleaner swaps.

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What products contain Polyoxymethylene urea?+

Polyoxymethylene urea shows up in a range of US products. Use BannedPantry's scanner to check any specific item, and see the brands flagged on this page as common sources.

Is Polyoxymethylene urea banned in the US?+

Polyoxymethylene urea is banned in European Union but is currently permitted in the US by the FDA.

How can I avoid Polyoxymethylene urea?+

Look for products labeled "certified organic," "no artificial colors," or certified by Non-GMO Project. The brands listed above are clean swaps. You can also use BannedPantry's barcode scanner to check any product instantly.

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