I’m confused by this comment - what’s the problem here? The processes is slow and manual? While I get that that’s an issue in its own right, how does that connect to this post? What does “they basically have what you gave them” mean?
Not trying to be mean, I seriously just want to understand this comment. Thanks!
mocmoc|3 years ago
There are certain lines that the platforms can’t cross.
The information of open food facts, is pretty much useless(is open and known by anyone) when it gets interesting is when we analyze the formulations and effects of those. Same applies in cosmetics
If something has more or less sugar , more or less saturated fats is just a kids play. Nothing really interesting there, the brands and manufacturers , years ago were trying to prevent the exposure of the “is a bad product” message on those apps and platforms. Now they have learnt that is indeed nothing they have to be worried about. As the market of mindful consumers is literally tiny , it may look like gigantic from outside (data says the opposite)
So , An ingredient manufacturer , sells it to a Group , a group creates a formulation , goes to the market as safe (as of today) and becomes to be sold in your supermarket. Years later independent studies arise and show that ingredient N was harmful (cancer, breaks barrier of the skin, generates hormonal effects) and this platforms , aim to show that in their software. But this is proprietary to their platforms and like Yuka you may get sued