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Burt's Bees

26 citations · Updated Apr 2026 · Risk: low
Verdict

Burt's Bees receives a NonToxicChecker score of 75/100 (Grade B), indicating low risk. The brand holds one third-party certification: Leaping Bunny. Our review assesses ingredient safety, transparency, and regulatory compliance to determine if Burt's Bees is safe and non-toxic.

26 primary sources cited
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Certifications earned
✓ Leaping Bunny
Evidence on record
CPSC recalls — none in database
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FDA warning letters — none on record
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California Prop 65 notices — none on record
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Consumer lawsuits — none filed
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Full analysis

Burt's Bees' score reflects a review of available ingredient information and public records. The brand has a clean record with the FDA, based on MoCRA registry data and CAERS reporting. There are no CPSC recalls or active/historic lawsuits matched to the brand. Ingredient transparency is partial, as full ingredient lists are not consistently available on the brand's website. This Burt's Bees review balances the positive indicators with the need for greater transparency.

Primary sources (26)
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  2. saferproducts.gov
  3. cpsc.gov
  4. saferproducts.gov
  5. burtsbees.com
  6. accessdata.fda.gov
  7. oag.ca.gov
  8. oag.ca.gov
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  8. ewg.org
  9. leapingbunny.org
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  11. oeko-tex.com
  12. global-standard.org
  13. organic.ams.usda.gov
  14. spot.ul.com
  15. greenseal.org
  16. c2ccertified.org
  17. cleanlabelproject.org
  18. fda.gov
Frequently asked
Is Burt's Bees non-toxic? +

Burt's Bees receives a NonToxicChecker score of 75/100 (Grade B), indicating low risk. The brand holds one third-party certification: Leaping Bunny. Our review assesses ingredient safety, transparency, and regulatory compliance to determine if Burt's Bees is safe and non-toxic.

Is Burt's Bees safe? +

Based on 26 primary-source citations, risk level is low. See recalls, warning letters, or lawsuits above.

What certifications does Burt's Bees hold? +

Leaping Bunny.

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