When shopping, people rely on the manufacturer's integrity. But, unfortunately, often the quality of purchased goods leaves much to be desired. How can you identify all the flaws in the product during the initial inspection?
Instructions
Step 1
If you are making a large, expensive purchase, then, if possible, consult with those who have already purchased the item. Buying by recommendation will get you around a lot of pitfalls.
Step 2
Arriving at the store, carefully examine the goods. If you find a violation of the integrity of the packaging, an unpleasant smell or other defects, then in no case buy this product.
Step 3
When buying any product, always check the expiration date. A good-looking product used after the expiration date can seriously harm your health.
Step 4
After examining the external characteristics, pay attention to the composition of the product. Most of the ingredients are written in complex abbreviations with numerical values, so it will be difficult for you to immediately understand what the product is made of. To be sure about the safety of questionable components, refer to specialized information resources for clarifications. Information on the effect of various stabilizers and dyes on human health can be found both on the Internet and in popular publications.
Step 5
Look for marks on the product's packaging for environmental safety marks (“non-toxic”, “hypoallergenic”, “environmentally friendly”, etc.). Please note that there is information on clinical trials (“tested by ophthalmologists (dermatologists, etc.)”, “passed clinical trials”, “approved by the physician association”, etc.).
Step 6
If you choose food, then give preference to products marked with the sign "Non-GMO". Russian and foreign researchers have empirically established the pathological effect of transgenic products on living organisms. But due to the high profitability of GMO developments, the world community is in no hurry to recognize them as unfit for human consumption.
