Key Findings and Recommendations
Based on available public information, Trader Joe’s has failed to take any steps toward safer products or packaging, either through a corporate chemicals policy, requiring information on chemical ingredients, restricting toxic chemicals and plastics beyond regulatory compliance, or supporting the development or sale of safer products. In 2018, Trader Joe’s committed to reducing plastic packaging including BPA and BPS, nonylphenol ethoxylates, PFAS, polystyrene, styrene, and phthalates. The company has not disclosed any information on the implementation of that commitment. Trader Joe’s did not respond to our requests for additional information or comments on its draft score. Trader Joe’s should take action to safeguard consumers, communities, workers, and the environment from the health hazards of toxic chemicals and plastics.
2024 Detailed Analysis of Trader Joe’s
Corporate Chemicals Policy
Adopted a safer chemicals policy
Oversight
Established management oversight
Chemical Footprint Project (CFP)
Participated in the CFP
Collaboration
Actively participates in collaborative process to promote safer chemicals
Public Policy Support
Supported governmental policies to reduce chemicals or plastics of high concern
Supply Chain Disclosure
Brands report use of chemicals or plastics in products or packaging to retailer
Supplier Accountability
Ensures supply chain accountability for chemicals or plastics restrictions
Consumer Disclosure
Brands disclose use of chemicals or plastics to consumers
Chemical Footprint Calculation
Publicly disclosed its chemical footprint
Restricted Substances List (RSL)/Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL)
Reduction/Elimination Goals
Chemicals and Plastics Reduction
Reduced or eliminated toxic chemicals or plastics of high concern
Safer alternative definition
Adopted a definition of safer alternative consistent with Washington state
Investment in Safer Solutions
Invested financial resources to advance and drive development of safer solutions
Implementation of Safer Solutions
Replaced chemicals or plastics of concern with safer solutions
Quantified Safer Products
Measured and disclosed progress towards safer products
How does Trader Joe’s compare to its competitors?
Previous Grade History
NOTE: Our evaluation criteria changed in 2024. The scores from previous review years through 2021 are based on a different set of criteria measured.
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