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S.W. Basics

26 citations · Updated Apr 2026 · Risk: moderate
Verdict

S.W. Basics scores 70/100 (Grade B, moderate risk) and holds no third-party certifications on record. The brand maintains a clean FDA and CPSC enforcement history with zero recalls and no active lawsuits, but lacks full ingredient transparency on its website, which limits independent verification of formulation safety claims.

26 primary sources cited
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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

S.W. Basics operates as an independent US-based personal care brand with an unknown founding year. The company has not triggered FDA warning letters, CAERS reports, or CPSC recalls, indicating no documented regulatory enforcement action or consumer safety complaints routed through federal channels. This clean enforcement record is a material green flag for consumers evaluating baseline safety. However, the brand does not disclose complete INCI ingredient lists on its website, which prevents third-party hazard assessment and limits transparency. Without full ingredient disclosure, consumers cannot independently cross-reference formulations against EWG Skin Deep, CosIng, or other ingredient databases. The absence of third-party certifications (such as EWG Verified, Leaping Bunny, or NSF/ANSI standards) further restricts the ability to validate non-toxic or clean-beauty claims through recognized standards. No flagged ingredients have been detected in available product data, and the brand maintains a clean FDA standing under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA). Insufficient Reddit sentiment data and unknown EWG Skin Deep averages mean consumer perception and independent hazard scoring remain limited.

Primary sources (26)
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Frequently asked
Is S.W. Basics non-toxic? +

S.W. Basics scores 70/100 (Grade B, moderate risk) and holds no third-party certifications on record. The brand maintains a clean FDA and CPSC enforcement history with zero recalls and no active lawsuits, but lacks full ingredient transparency on its website, which limits independent verification of formulation safety claims.

Is S.W. Basics safe? +

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

What certifications does S.W. Basics hold? +

None on record.

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