This page explains how the guides on Organic Aspirations are written, which sources we rely on, and how we handle updates and corrections. Our guides are written by Eliza Ward and Pavneet Lobana. Organic Aspirations is a small independent website; we do not test products hands-on and we do not give products scores or ratings. Read more on our How We Research and Choose Products page.
Sources for health and safety information
When a guide says something about health or safety (for example, supplements, infant feeding, allergies or skin conditions), we base it on these sources, in this order:
- Official health and safety bodies and research: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including its Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and peer-reviewed research.
- Plain-language health information from medical organizations such as Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic and the UK’s NHS, used to explain a point from the first group, not on their own.
- Manufacturer information, used only for product facts such as ingredients, servings, materials, certifications and warranties. Certifications are checked in the certifier’s own database where possible.
We do not use Amazon reviews, other review or affiliate websites, forums or social media posts as evidence for health or safety claims.
Claims we do not make
- We do not say that a food, supplement or cosmetic cures, treats or prevents any disease or condition.
- We do not say that a product “detoxes” the body or “boosts the immune system”.
- We do not call a product “non-toxic” or “chemical-free”. We name the specific certification instead, if the product has one.
- We do not promise that a product is completely safe, has no side effects, or is safe in pregnancy or for babies unless an authority says so.
- We do not claim hands-on testing, lab testing or expert reviewers.
Not medical advice
Our guides are general information, not medical advice. Supplements can interact with medicines and are not right for everyone. Please talk to a doctor or pharmacist before starting one, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take medication, or are buying for a child. For infant feeding and sleep, follow the guidance of the AAP and your child’s doctor.
Dates and updates
We update a guide when products, prices, certifications or official guidance change. Each guide keeps its original published date. The “Last updated” date changes only when we make a real change to the content, not for small fixes or to make a page look new.
Corrections
If you find a mistake or out-of-date information, please tell us through our Contact page. We check every report against the sources above and correct the guide when we find an error.
Independence and affiliate links
Some links in our guides are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This does not change the price you pay. Commissions never decide which products we include or how we describe them, and we do not accept payment from brands to be included in our guides. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.
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