Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell these products?
No. Nontoxic Nook is an independent buyer's guide, not a retailer. Nothing is sold, stocked, or fulfilled here. Every product page has "Buy on …" links that send you to the brand or retailer that actually sells the item.
Do you accept paid placements?
No. Brands cannot pay to be listed. The criteria on the Our Promise page determine every listing.
How do you evaluate products?
Every product is vetted against a published checklist of materials and ingredients. Brands without full disclosure are not listed. See the Our Promise and Editorial Policy pages for the full process.
Do you lab-test products?
No. I'm not a chemist and I don't run lab tests. Nontoxic Nook is built on what brands publicly disclose and what independent certifiers (GOTS, OEKO-TEX, MADE SAFE, and the like) confirm. If that information isn't available, the product isn't listed — and you should always check the current label yourself. See the Disclaimer.
How do you make money?
Affiliate commissions when readers buy through outbound links to merchants. You never pay more for arriving via Nontoxic Nook, and where a brand discounts for our readers the product page states the terms. Listings are not gated on whether an affiliate program is available — see the Affiliate Disclosure for the full picture.
What happens if a product changes formulation?
Listings are re-verified periodically. Products are de-listed if a formulation no longer meets the published criteria. See the Editorial Policy §"Verification and freshness."
Is "non-toxic" a regulated term?
No — see the Disclaimer. When we use "non-toxic" on Nontoxic Nook, we mean the product meets the published criteria on Our Promise. Always check the current manufacturer's label before purchase or use.
What do you do with my data?
The short version: we collect the minimum needed to run the Site, never sell it, and honor data-rights requests. The long version is on the Privacy Policy page.