Know what’s inside.
Before you buy.

Toxic Scan reads the label, flags ingredients worth a closer look, and explains why they matter. Get to know the food you eat and the products you use, starting with your next shop.

See how it works
Toxic Scan grocery scan and cereal ingredient breakdown, side by side

Shopping better shouldn’t mean
researching every label.

You’re trying to make good choices. But the small print doesn’t make it easy. Toxic Scan turns a long ingredient list into something you can actually understand.

Grocery shopper checking cereal packaging with her phone

Names you don’t recognize

You turn the box around and find a list of ingredients you’ve never heard of. Toxic Scan explains what they are and why they’re there.

Ingredients you’d rather skip

Added sugar. Artificial colors. Milk in a snack you wouldn’t expect. See what’s on the label before you decide what comes home.

The things you buy on repeat

Your usual cereal, your favorite sauce, the snack in your desk drawer. Start with one product and get to know what you’re buying.

A closer look.
A more confident choice.

Scan your groceries

Point your camera at the product or label. Toxic Scan takes a closer look at the ingredients for you.

Toxic Scan camera view scanning cereal in a grocery store

Spot what matters to you

See the ingredient flags and how the product fits your preferences, all in one place.

Toxic Scan cereal result with ingredient and preference flags

Understand the why

Tap an ingredient to learn what it does and why it’s been flagged. Get an explanation you can use.

Toxic Scan ingredient details with expanded explanations

Understand what’s
on the label.

Some add flavor. Some keep food fresh. Others might be things you want to avoid. Tap an ingredient and Toxic Scan explains its role, the concerns behind a flag, and what that means for your choice.

Less searching in the aisle. More understanding before you buy.

Get to know food additives
Toxic Scan ingredient detail screen explaining artificial colors and milk

Your groceries.
Your bathroom shelf.

Cereal being scanned in Toxic Scan

Know what you’re eating.

The cereal at breakfast. The snack between meetings. The sauce that goes on everything. See what’s in the food you reach for every day.

Toxic Scan camera scanning body wash in a personal care aisle

Know what you’re putting on.

Your cleanser, shampoo, and everyday body wash have ingredient lists too. Get to know the fragrances, preservatives, and other ingredients in your routine.

12,000+ happy customers.

Join our happy customers. Know what’s inside before you buy.

The lunchbox regulars

I put a lot of thought into my kids’ lunches, but I kept buying the same snacks without looking past the front of the box. Now I scan the ingredients before I stock up. I want to understand what I’m packing, not just what the packaging promises.

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Laura M.

Mom of two, 34

Before it goes in the cart

I do the weekly shop. With two kids and a long list, I’m usually reaching for whatever we bought last time. Scanning the cereal and snacks makes me stop and look at what’s inside. It’s one small check before I bring something home for them.

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James R.

Dad of two, 39

A whole new set of labels

Becoming a mom made me look at everyday products differently. Even the body wash on our bathroom shelf has a list I don’t fully understand. I scan it, read what the ingredients do, and decide what I’m comfortable having in our routine.

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Nadia K.

First-time mom, 27

Start with the pantry

I cook most of our meals, so I thought I knew what was in our pantry. Then I started looking at the sauces, cereals, and little extras we use every day. Checking one label at a time feels manageable. I don’t have to rethink the whole kitchen at once.

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Anika P.

Mom of three, 44

My usual buys, reconsidered

I buy the same brands on autopilot. The breakfast bar in my bag, the drink after work, the cleanser I’ve used for years. Scanning them is a reason to look again. I’d rather choose something because I understand the ingredients than because I recognize the box.

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Emma T.

Everyday shopper, 29

For the little visitors

When the grandkids come over, I like having their favorite snacks ready. I’ve read plenty of labels over the years, but some ingredient names still mean nothing to me. A plain-English explanation helps me think about what I’m buying for them. I still check the packaging for their allergies.

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Helen B.

Grandma of four, 61

Good to know.

What can I scan?

Food, drinks, cosmetics, and personal care products. Start with a cereal box, a snack, or your everyday body wash. Take a clear photo of the product or ingredient label in the app.

What does Toxic Scan tell me?

You’ll get a product summary, ingredient flags, and explanations of what those ingredients do. Open an ingredient for more detail, and check your detected ingredient list against the packaging.

What does the score mean?

The score summarizes the app’s ingredient analysis. The individual explanations give you the fuller picture: why something was flagged and what to consider. It isn’t a lab test or a medical verdict; amounts and how a product is used matter too.

Can I use it to check for allergens?

Toxic Scan can help you spot ingredients to avoid. For a food allergy, always check the original label and allergen statement. A photo scan can miss text and cannot confirm whether cross-contact occurred.

How much does Toxic Scan cost?

Toxic Scan is free to download. Paid options, prices, and what’s included are shown in the app before you subscribe. You can manage store subscriptions through your Apple or Google account.

What phones does it work on?

Toxic Scan is available for iPhone and Android. Use the App Store or Google Play link to download it for your phone.

Meet Toxic Scan.

Start with something you buy every week. Scan it, get to know what’s inside, and make your next choice with confidence.