Reviewed, sourced guidance
Compare two tallow balm product labels
Direct answer
Record the exact claim, scheme, product scope, label details, ingredient list, batch identifier and seller evidence for each balm. Mark missing answers as unknown instead of treating them as proof of a problem or proof of quality.
Use the same evidence questions for both products. A completed checklist is not a safety or compliance verdict.
Key takeaways
- Use the physical package where possible.
- Record the same fields for both products.
- Keep seller statements distinct from verified documents.
- Do not convert the checklist into a medical or safety judgement.
Tick each item before you compare quotes; bring the completed sheet to every provider conversation. Nothing is saved or sent.
Product and claim wording
Scheme and package details
Evidence and unanswered questions
Product and claim wording
Record the exact product name and the full “organic”, sourcing or skin-effect claim.
Keep the claim date and webpage or package location with your notes.
- Exact product name and size
- Exact claim wording and where it appeared
- Date and source of the claim
Scheme and package details
Check whether a scheme is named and whether the exact product appears in its directory.
Compare the package’s responsible-person information, net quantity, precautions, batch details and ingredient list.
- Scheme name and certificate evidence
- Responsible Person name and address
- Net mass, precautions and batch identifier
- Full ingredient list from the package
Evidence and unanswered questions
Record what evidence the seller provided and what it covers.
Leave an item marked unknown if the answer is absent or unclear. Do not use a seller’s claim as evidence for another product.
- Evidence source and date checked
- Which product or ingredient the evidence covers
- Questions still unanswered
Next steps
- Keep your notes with the package or saved listing.
- Check the original source before relying on changing product information.
Sources
- OPSS and Department for Business and Trade, cosmetics on the Great Britain market (observed 2026-09-25)
- ASA/CAP AdviceOnline, organic claims for non-food products (updated 30 July 2026; observed 2026-09-25)
- Soil Association Certification, COSMOS and beauty certification resources (observed 2026-09-25)