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What’s an HPD? Health Product Declaration FAQs

We answer frequently asked questions on HPDs, which allow manufacturers to disclose product ingredients and hazards.

by P.J. Melton

Update: This article was revised on April 25, 2019, to reflect updates to the HPD standard and reporting format.

What is a Health Product Declaration?

A Health Product Declaration (HPD) is a document shared by manufacturers to disclose product ingredients and any health hazards associated with these ingredients.

Published November 2, 2015

Melton, P. (2015, November 2). What’s an HPD? Health Product Declaration FAQs. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/feature-shorts/what-s-hpd-health-product-declaration-faqs

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