Yuka, the app that rates food and makeup, now lets users complain to companies directly | TechCrunch
Yuka is a popular health app that allows users to scan the barcodes of food items to quickly see a health ranking based on additives, sugar, saturated fat, and fiber. It also scans cosmetic products, highlighting any harmful substances like endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, allergens, and irritants. Yuka then recommends healthier options, helping consumers make more educated and mindful decisions. Since its introduction in France in 2017, Yuka has revealed significant issues with major corporations regarding harmful ingredients that many customers are unaware they are consuming. For example, French supermarket chain Intermarche changed 900 recipes and removed 140 additives due to pressure from consumers and Yuka users. Launched today, the new 'Call-out the Brand' button allows users to challenge companies directly. When a user scans a product that turns out to be marked with Yuka's red label ' which indicates health concerns ' they will see an option to email the product's...
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