What should I use instead of products with Quaternium-24?

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 Quaternium-24?

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Q: Is Quaternium-24 banned?

Quaternium-24 is restricted in European Union. It is currently permitted in the US by the FDA, though regulations can change.

Quaternium-24 is restricted in European Union but more freely permitted in the US. Here are cleaner swaps.

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What products contain Quaternium-24?+

Quaternium-24 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 Quaternium-24 banned in the US?+

Quaternium-24 is restricted in European Union but is currently permitted in the US by the FDA.

How can I avoid Quaternium-24?+

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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