How to choose and buy safe products

The modern world requires us to be attentive to our health and the environment. One of the important aspects of a healthy lifestyle is proper nutrition. But how to choose products that are not only tasty, but also as safe as possible? In this article we will tell you what to look for when choosing products.

Read the labels

The label on a product is not just a beautiful package, but also an important source of information. Pay attention to the composition of the product, expiration dates and storage conditions. The label may also indicate the product’s compliance with quality standards, for example, DSTU in Ukraine. Sometimes manufacturers try to attract buyers with special signs and certificates. For example, environmental certification can indicate the safety and improved environmental performance of a product. If you see an environmental certification mark on the label, such as the Ukrainian “Green Crane,” this may indicate that this is a safe product that meets international standards.

Look for the "crane"

Environmental certification is a life cycle assessment method for products that indicate safety and improved environmental performance. In Ukraine, manufacturers who have received an environmental certificate can mark their product with the “Green Crane” sign. This means that the product meets international standards and is recognized as safe in 60 countries. However, obtaining a certificate can take from several months to several years. Thus, if you see the “Green Crane” sign on a product, this means that the manufacturer has passed the certification procedure and can guarantee the safety of its product.

Example of a "crane"

In Ukraine there are examples of successfully obtaining an environmental certificate. One such example is the manufacturer of sunflower oil TM "Oleina". Their factory has followed all international standards before. However, the presence of an environmental certificate has become another official confirmation of the safety of the product. Now on the packaging of TM "Oleina" sunflower oil you can see the "Green Crane" sign, which indicates the safety and environmental friendliness of the product.

Finally

Choosing safe foods is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Reading labels and looking for certifications such as Green Crane will help you make the right choice. Do not forget that the quality of products depends not only on the manufacturer, but also on storage and transportation conditions. Therefore, if you buy fresh products, pay attention to their condition, smell and color. If you buy products in a store, pay attention to expiration dates and the general cleanliness of the store. Be careful and take care of your health and the environment!