Product categories

Overview

Product-category pages describe heavy-metal evidence for consumer-facing product categories. Start here when the reader’s question begins with a product type rather than a metal.

Navigational domains

The HMTc categories group into seven navigational domains (v2.1; presentational only — category and row numbers are unchanged). See taxonomy-reorganization-2026-06 §2.

• Foods, ingestion — Categories 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 24 (Dairy), 27 (Legumes), 28 (Nuts/Seeds/Butters), 29 (Edible Fungi), 30 (Oils & Fats), 31 (Sweeteners), 32 (Condiments/Sauces), 33 (Chocolate/Confectionery), 34 (Spices & Salt), 35 (Prepared Meals). Cat 7 dissolved.
• Ingestible and applied health products — Categories 16, 25 (Cannabis/CBD), and 26 (Peptides/research chemicals)
• Personal care and cosmetics — Categories 2, 13, 14, 15, 20
• Home and household — Categories 12, 19, 22, 23
• Children, durable and contact goods — Categories 9, 10, 21
• Pet products — Categories 17, 18
• Methodology and crosswalk nodes — Category 1 lead-benchmark context, the regulatory crosswalk vs field findings, Cat 2 non-ingestion exposure pathways, and the base/bridge nodes

Infant and Child Foods (HMTc Category 1, Ages 0-5)

These pages report what the evidence says about the product row, source coverage, partial distributions, and data gaps. Technical row architecture and Evidence Fitness notes remain on the detail pages for auditability.

Lead regulatory, exposure, and occurrence benchmarks are normalized into ppb in Category 1 lead benchmark context. The ppb view keeps FDA, EU, Prop 65, and occurrence values comparable while preserving each value’s legal or evidentiary role.

1. Infant formula, powder (non-soy) (58 sources)
2. Infant formula, powder (soy-based) (34 sources)
3. Infant formula, RTF liquid (non-soy) (29 sources)
4. Infant formula, RTF liquid (soy-based) (15 sources)
5. Baby cereals and grain products, dry (non-rice) (37 sources)
6. Baby cereals and grain products, dry (rice-based) (78 sources)
7. Fruit purees (36 sources)
8. Non-root vegetable purees (23 sources)
9. Root-vegetable purees (184 sources)
10. Meat and poultry purees (15 sources)
11. Fish-containing baby foods (17 sources)
12. Mixed meals, non-rice (27 sources)
13. Mixed meals, rice-containing (26 sources)
14. Fruit juice (not canned) (41 sources)
15. Teething & snacks (non-rice) (17 sources)
16. Teething & snacks (rice-based) (27 sources)

Base and Bridge Product Nodes

These pages are graph anchors for sources that report a broader product category than the locked HMTc row split. They should not replace the 16 Category 1 row pages or carry final p90/p100 candidate values unless the evidence is later resolved into a specific row.

• Infant formula powder (104 sources)
• Infant formula, concentrated liquid (non-soy) (2 sources)
• Infant formula, concentrated liquid (soy-based) (2 sources)
• Oral electrolyte solutions (2 sources)
• Glucose solutions (1 source)
• Infant formula, dairy/cow-milk-based (coarse, spans powder + RTF rows above) (10 sources)
• Infant formula, dairy-free (coarse, spans soy + other rows above) (4 sources)
• Infant food, general (coarse master node) (17 sources)
• Infant rice cereal (coarse — feeds the rice-based baby-cereals row above) (16 sources)

Children Personal Care (HMTc Category 2, Ages 0-5)

These pages report what the evidence says about children’s personal-care product rows, source coverage, and data gaps. Cat 2 is a 16-row architecture locked under Step Zero Protocol v1.4 §0G on 2026-05-16, with four clean-versus-contaminated sibling pairs (rows 3/4, 7/8, 9/10, 15/16) and four whole-row contamination platforms (rows 11-14). The master rollup is Children Personal Care (Cat 2 master), which also documents cross-row contamination platforms (talc, ZnO, TiO2, mineral pigments) and the out-of-scope advisory at Advisory: Skin-Lightening Products.

Cat 2 dose pathway differs from Cat 1: dermal absorption, accidental aspiration during application, hand-to-mouth transfer, and per-application volume per kg body weight are the relevant exposure routes. The methodology supplement is at Cat 2 (Children Personal Care) non-ingestion exposure pathways.

1. Baby lotion and cream (16 sources)
2. Baby oil (8 sources)
3. Baby powder, cornstarch base (4 sources)
4. Baby talcum powder (8 sources)
5. Baby shampoo and body wash (14 sources)
6. Baby wipes (83 sources)
7. Diaper cream, non-ZnO (6 sources)
8. Diaper cream, ZnO-based (6 sources)
9. Baby sunscreen, chemical UV filters (9 sources)
10. Baby sunscreen, mineral UV filters (141 sources)
11. Children’s toothpaste (24 sources)
12. Children’s face paint (14 sources)
13. Children’s makeup (23 sources)
14. Children’s nail polish (10 sources)
15. Children’s lip balm, plain (9 sources)
16. Children’s lip balm, mineral-bearing (10 sources)

HMTc Category 3: Grains, Cereals, and Rice Products

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA, EU, Codex.

Contamination platform notes: Rice is a known contamination platform for iAs, Cd, and Pb. Non-rice grains are the clean counterpart.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Flour (wheat, corn, other) (15 sources)
2. Bread and baked goods (29 sources)
3. Pasta (wheat-based) (18 sources)
4. Pasta (rice-based) (2 sources)
5. Breakfast cereal (non-rice) (0 sources)
6. Breakfast cereal (rice-based) (0 sources)
7. Rice (white, brown, wild — bulk grain) (79 sources)
8. Rice snacks/crackers (13 sources)
9. Rice noodles (4 sources)
10. Rice beverages (rice milk) (7 sources)
11. Other grain products (oat, millet, quinoa, barley) (38 sources)

Bridge / coarse-grained node (broad author-scope page spanning rows 5–6 above; surfaced so its evidence stays visible while the rice/non-rice split fills in):

• Breakfast cereals (coarse, pre rice/non-rice split) (19 sources)

Category 4: Fruits and Vegetables

Under the v2.2 matrix-family re-cut (Cat 4 split) this category slims to produce proper. Legumes and pulses moved to Category 27, nuts/seeds and their butters to Category 28, and mushrooms to Category 29 (Edible Fungi) — fungi are not produce. What remains is fruits, leafy/green vegetables (with the spinach Cd split from leafy vegetables), non-root vegetables, and roots/tubers: the soil-uptake Cd/Pb produce story.

• Fresh and Frozen Fruits (58 sources)
• Dried Fruit (6 sources)
• Fruit Snacks (1 source)
• Leafy / Green Vegetables, Other (48 sources)
• Spinach (19 sources)
• Non-Root Vegetables (56 sources)
• Root and Tuber Vegetables (57 sources)

Category 5: Beverages

These pages carry the first Category 5 beverage comparison layer. The locked row nodes separate finished-product evidence from ingredient-only values and place regulatory context next to actual field findings where the matrix, species, and unit basis match.

• Category 5: Beverages (13 sources)
• Fruit Juices, Non-Apple (34 sources)
• Fruit Juices, Apple-Containing (25 sources)
• Vegetable Juices, Non-Root (2 sources)
• Vegetable Juices, Root-Vegetable-Containing (0 sources)
• Plant Milks (Almond, Oat, Coconut, Other Non-Soy/Non-Rice) (6 sources)
• Plant Milks, Soy-Based (8 sources)
• Plant Milks, Rice-Based — RETIRED (9 sources) — RETIRED, routes to Category 3 row 10 (Rice beverages) when built
• Flavored Waters (1 source)
• Sports/Energy Drinks (9 sources)
• Herbal/Botanical Infusions (15 sources)
• True Tea (Camellia Sinensis) (16 sources)
• Matcha (2 sources)
• Tea (coarse, all types — spans true-tea and herbal-infusion rows) (31 sources)
• Coffee (17 sources)
• Soft Drinks/Carbonated Beverages (12 sources)
• Fermented Beverages, Non-Tea-Based (9 sources)
• Kombucha (Tea-Based) (2 sources)
• Regulatory Crosswalk vs Field Findings (4 sources)

HMTc Category 6: Seafood

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA, EU, Codex.

Contamination platform notes: Predatory fish are a contamination platform for MeHg. Seaweed is a contamination platform for iAs and Cd. Non-predatory fish and shellfish are the clean counterparts for Hg.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Fish — freshwater (tilapia, catfish, trout) (35 sources)
2. Fish — marine, non-predatory (sardines, anchovies, salmon, cod) (821 sources)
3. Fish — marine, predatory (tuna, swordfish, shark, king mackerel) (372 sources)
4. Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, oysters, mussels) (454 sources)
5. Seaweed/kelp foods (nori, wakame, kombu, dulse — as food products) (210 sources)
6. Canned seafood/fish (with tin flag) (53 sources)

Bridge / coarse-grained nodes (broad author-scope pages that span several rows above; listed so their accumulated evidence stays visible while the fine-grained rows fill in):

• Seafood (category-level, all fish and shellfish) (161 sources)
• Fresh and frozen fish (coarse, pre fresh/marine split) (135 sources)
• Canned seafood (coarse tin-flag variant spanning the canned-fish row above) (85 sources)

HMTc Category 7: Oils, Condiments, and Specialty Foods — DISSOLVED (v2.2)

Category 7 was a grab-bag (fats, sweeteners, acids, a Cd platform, a Pb/Cr platform, a mineral, grain snacks, a packaging platform, frozen meals — sharing no contamination logic). It is dissolved under the v2.2 matrix-family re-cut (category-7-dissolution-step0-event, 2026-06-09), its members re-homed to intuitive, platform-coherent aisles with shipped standards carried forward verbatim:

• Olive oil, cooking oils → Category 30 Culinary Oils & Fats
• Honey, syrups → Category 31 Sweeteners & Syrups
• Vinegar, soy/fish sauce, ketchup, mustard, mayo, dressings → Category 32 Condiments, Sauces & Dressings (hot/chili sauce → Cat 34, its Pb is chili-borne)
• Chocolate, cocoa, confectionery → Category 33 Chocolate, Cocoa & Confectionery
• Herbs, spices, salt → Category 34 Herbs, Spices, Seasonings & Salt
• Mixed/prepared meals → Category 35 Prepared & Packaged Meals
• Butter & ghee → Category 24 Dairy; snacks → Category 3 Grains / Category 4 Produce by matrix; canned produce → its matrix row with a tin flag (Cat 23 cans/lids documents the tin platform).

The number 7 is retired-in-place and not reused.

Coarse / bridge node (broad author-scope page spanning the re-homed canned rows across Cat 4/6/11; listed so its accumulated evidence stays visible while sources resolve into their matrix rows): Canned foods, general (with tin flag) (6 sources).

HMTc Category 8: Water and Water-Based Products

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral, high-volume daily consumption). Regulatory jurisdiction: EPA (MCLs), FDA (bottled water), EU (Drinking Water Directive).

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Bottled drinking water (purified, spring, artesian) (28 sources)
2. Mineral water (9 sources)
3. Sparkling/carbonated water (unflavored) (1 source)
4. Infant water / nursery water (if not routed to Category 1 by age-marketing) (0 sources)

HMTc Category 9: Infant and Child Contact Products (Ages 0-5)

Exposure pathway: Oral (mouthing) + dermal (contact with mucous membranes, saliva). Regulatory jurisdiction: CPSIA, CPSC, FDA (food-contact for bottles/nipples), EU.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Bottles (plastic, glass, stainless steel) (5 sources)
2. Bottle nipples and spouts (3 sources)
3. Sippy cups and toddler drinkware components (6 sources)
4. Pacifiers and sucking/teething aids (9 sources)
5. Teething toys/teethers (0 sources)
6. Infant food-storage items (milk storage bags/containers) (0 sources)
7. Diapers and diaper components (16 sources)
8. Feeding accessories (spoons, plates, bowls — child-sized) (0 sources)

HMTc Category 10: Infant and Child Durable Goods and Textiles (Ages 0-5)

Exposure pathway: Dermal (prolonged skin contact) + incidental oral (mouthing of fabric, clasps). Regulatory jurisdiction: CPSIA, ASTM F963, OEKO-TEX, EU REACH.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Cribs and bassinets (3 sources)
2. Play yards and gates/enclosures (1 source)
3. Strollers (4 sources)
4. Walkers (2 sources)
5. Swings and bouncers (2 sources)
6. Infant carriers (wraps, structured carriers) (0 sources)
7. High chairs and booster seats (2 sources)
8. Car seats (if retained in HMTc scope) (6 sources)
9. Clothing (onesies, pajamas, outerwear) (14 sources)
10. Bibs (6 sources)
11. Blankets and sleep sacks (2 sources)
12. Clasps/fasteners (snaps, zippers, buttons) used in infant products (2 sources)

HMTc Category 11: Meat, Poultry, and Eggs

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA, USDA (meat/poultry inspection), EU, Codex.

Contamination platform notes: Organ meats (especially liver, kidney) accumulate Cd and Pb at higher levels than muscle tissue. Game meats may contain Pb from lead ammunition.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Beef (19 sources)
2. Pork (10 sources)
3. Lamb/mutton (6 sources)
4. Poultry (chicken, turkey, duck) (40 sources)
5. Game meats (venison, bison, rabbit) (19 sources)
6. Eggs (12 sources)
7. Processed meats (sausage, deli meat, bacon, hot dogs) (17 sources)
8. Canned meats (with tin flag) (0 sources)

HMTc Category 12: Household Cleaning and Dishwashing

Exposure pathway: Dermal (incidental skin contact) + ingestion (residue on dishes/surfaces). Regulatory jurisdiction: EPA (Safer Choice), Green Seal, state disclosure laws.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. All-purpose cleaners (13 sources)
2. Kitchen/countertop cleaners (6 sources)
3. Bathroom/tub/tile cleaners (10 sources)
4. Toilet bowl cleaners (10 sources)
5. Window/glass/mirror cleaners (11 sources)
6. Floor cleaners (hard surface) (7 sources)
7. Floor finishes & strippers (if included in HMTc scope) (1 source)
8. Carpet cleaners (8 sources)
9. Carpet spot removers (3 sources)
10. Degreasers (3 sources)
11. Oven/grill/BBQ cleaners (5 sources)
12. Appliance cleaners (including stainless steel cleaners) (3 sources)
13. Descalers (1 source)
14. Dish soaps (manual dishwashing) (12 sources)
15. Automatic dishwasher detergents (9 sources)
16. Rinse aids (5 sources)
17. Cleaning wipes (household surface wipes) (1 source)
18. Drain maintainers/cleaners (including biological-based) (5 sources)
19. Odor removers for hard surfaces (2 sources)
20. Other household specialty cleaners (by functional use-case) (8 sources)

HMTc Category 13: Cosmetics and Personal Care — Leave-on

Exposure pathway: Dermal (prolonged skin/hair/nail contact). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA cosmetics, EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Fragrance preparations (perfumes, colognes, body sprays) (4 sources)
2. Dusting/talc powders (adult) (3 sources)
3. Face/neck leave-on skin care (moisturizers, serums, night creams, leave-on masks) (10 sources)
4. Body/hand leave-on skin care (14 sources)
5. Makeup — foundation, powders, blush/rouge (16 sources)
6. Makeup — body/leg paints, bases, fixatives (including airbrush) (4 sources)
7. Eye makeup (liners, shadows, mascara, brow products, false lash adhesives, lash/eyebrow serums) (19 sources)
8. Lip products (lipstick, gloss, lip balm) (0 sources)
9. Deodorants (sticks, roll-ons, gels, creams, wipes, sprays) (11 sources)
10. Sun/suntan products (including spray, self-tan, airbrush) (10 sources)
11. Leave-on hair preparations (leave-in conditioners, tonics/dressings, styling aids, hair sprays, color sprays) (10 sources)
12. Permanent hair dyes/tints (remain in hair after application) (7 sources)
13. Manicuring preparations that remain on nails/skin (basecoats, polishes/enamels, cuticle softeners/creams) (8 sources)
14. Tattoo inks (permanent and temporary) (6 sources)
15. Other leave-on preparations (case-by-case) (1 source)

Coarse / variant node (broad author-scope page whose evidence spans the lip-products row above; listed so its accumulated evidence stays visible while the row-slug reconciliation is pending):

• Lip products (coarse variant of the lip-products row above) (24 sources)

HMTc Category 14: Cosmetics and Personal Care — Rinse-off

Exposure pathway: Dermal (brief skin contact, then rinsed). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA cosmetics, EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Shampoo (general adult) (9 sources)
2. Conditioner (general adult, rinse-out) (5 sources)
3. Body wash/shower gel (6 sources)
4. Facial cleansers (foaming, cream, gel, oil, micellar) (7 sources)
5. Hand soap (liquid and bar) (5 sources)
6. Exfoliants/scrubs (body, facial) (0 sources)
7. Shaving cream/gel/foam (5 sources)
8. Hair removal products (depilatory creams) (2 sources)
9. Hair dye/color rinses (rinse-off after processing) (5 sources)
10. Deep conditioning treatments/hair masks (rinse-off) (0 sources)
11. Other rinse-off preparations (case-by-case) (0 sources)

HMTc Category 15: Feminine Care

Exposure pathway: Mucosal (vaginal/vulvar mucosa) + dermal. Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA (medical devices for tampons/pads/cups), EU MDR, FDA cosmetics.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Menstrual tampons (scented/unscented; applicator tested as distinct component) (14 sources)
2. Menstrual pads (disposable, panty liners, intralabial pads, reusable menstrual pads) (9 sources)
3. Menstrual cups (silicone/latex/other polymers) (3 sources)
4. Menstrual discs (0 sources)
5. Period underwear and reusable menstrual garments (2 sources)
6. Feminine wipes/towelettes (2 sources)
7. Feminine deodorants (leave-on and rinse-off) (3 sources)
8. Douches and vaginal irrigation solutions/apparatus components (1 source)
9. Intimate washes/cleansers (3 sources)
10. Other menstrual/intimate products (case-by-case) (3 sources)

HMTc Category 16: Dietary Supplements (Human)

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA (DSHEA), USP, California Prop 65.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Oral solids: tablets/caplets (4 sources)
2. Oral solids: capsules (2 sources)
3. Oral solids: softgels/gelcaps (0 sources)
4. Oral solids: gummies/chewables (0 sources)
5. Oral solids: lozenges (0 sources)
6. Oral solids: powders (bulk tubs, sachets, stick packs) (3 sources)
7. Oral solids: effervescent tablets (0 sources)
8. Oral liquids: tinctures/drops (1 source)
9. Oral liquids: syrups (0 sources)
10. Oral liquids: liquid shots (0 sources)
11. Oral liquids: droppers (0 sources)
12. Food-like forms: teas (when labeled as supplement) (0 sources)
13. Food-like forms: bars (when labeled as supplement) (0 sources)
14. Ingredient class — vitamin/mineral (single, multi-mineral, multi-vitamin/mineral) (2 sources)
15. Ingredient class — botanicals/herbs/traditional formulas (28 sources)
16. Ingredient class — amino acids & isolates (1 source)
17. Ingredient class — enzymes (0 sources)
18. Ingredient class — live microbials/probiotics (0 sources)
19. Ingredient class — algae/seaweed-based (22 sources)
20. Ingredient class — protein/collagen powders (6 sources)
21. Ingredient class — oil-based supplements (fish oil/omega-3 and similar) (1 source)

HMTc Category 17: Pet Foods

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral, animal). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA CVM, AAFCO, EU Directive 2002/32.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Complete & balanced dry (kibble) (15 sources)
2. Complete & balanced canned/wet (1 source)
3. Semi-moist pet foods (0 sources)
4. Raw pet foods (frozen/chilled raw diets) (0 sources)
5. Freeze-dried/dehydrated pet foods (including freeze-dried raw) (0 sources)
6. Pet treats/snacks (1 source)
7. Pet chews (including dental chews) (0 sources)
8. Toppers/mixers/broths (0 sources)
9. Milk replacers and specialty pet liquids (0 sources)

HMTc Category 18: Pet Supplements

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral, animal). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA CVM, NASC (voluntary), EU feed additive regulations.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Vitamin/mineral supplements (0 sources)
2. Oils (omega-3, fish oil, coconut oil) (0 sources)
3. Probiotics/digestive aids (0 sources)
4. Botanical/herbal blends (1 source)
5. Joint/skin/coat functional blends (0 sources)
6. Calming/behavioral supplements (0 sources)
7. Other pet ingestibles (case-by-case) (0 sources)

HMTc Category 19: Laundry and Fabric-Contact Home Products

Exposure pathway: Dermal (residue on fabric in prolonged skin contact). Regulatory jurisdiction: Green Seal GS-48, EPA Safer Choice.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Laundry detergents (liquid, powder, pods/sheets, delicates) (15 sources)
2. Laundry detergent boosters/additives (5 sources)
3. Pre-treaters (spray/gel/stick) and stand-alone stain/spot removers (10 sources)
4. Bleaching/whitening additives (3 sources)
5. Fabric softeners (liquids and sheets) (5 sources)
6. Anti-static products (liquid and sheets) (1 source)
7. Fabric refresher products (2 sources)
8. Anti-wrinkle/wrinkle-release products (1 source)
9. Laundry prewash products (4 sources)
10. Laundry starch/sizing/fabric finish products (2 sources)
11. Fabric protectants (excluding waterproofing/flame-retardant per GS-48 boundaries) (4 sources)
12. Combination products serving multiple functions (1 source)
13. Other fabric-contact home products (case-by-case) (3 sources)

HMTc Category 20: Oral Care

Exposure pathway: Oral mucosal (direct contact with mouth/teeth/gums). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA (OTC drug monograph, cosmetics), ADA, EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Dentifrices (toothpaste, gel, powder, tablets) (0 sources)
2. Mouthwash/oral rinse (5 sources)
3. Breath fresheners (sprays/strips/lozenges) (0 sources)
4. Toothbrushes (manual, electric heads) (3 sources)
5. Floss and interdental cleaners (floss, picks, interdental brushes, woodsticks) (0 sources)
6. Oral irrigators/water flossers and tips (if included) (0 sources)
7. Whitening products (strips/gels/powders/pens) (6 sources)
8. Tongue cleaners/scrapers (0 sources)
9. Denture and orthodontic-appliance care (adhesives, cleaning tablets/solutions) (0 sources)
10. Other oral products (case-by-case) (0 sources)

HMTc Category 21: Children’s Toys, Arts, and Crafts

Exposure pathway: Oral (mouthing) + dermal (handling) + incidental ingestion (art materials). Regulatory jurisdiction: CPSC (ASTM F963, CPSIA, LHAMA), EU Toy Safety Directive.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. General toys with paint/surface coatings (28 sources)
2. Toy substrate materials (accessible plastics/metals/woods/rubbers) (28 sources)
3. Stuffed toys and bean bag-type toys (6 sources)
4. Stuffing materials (0 sources)
5. Rattles (2 sources)
6. Squeeze toys (4 sources)
7. Toy pacifiers (toy-designated) (1 source)
8. Battery-operated/electronic toys (1 source)
9. Sound-producing toys (0 sources)
10. Toys with magnets (0 sources)
11. Projectile toys and toy guns (2 sources)
12. Balloons (1 source)
13. Balls (3 sources)
14. Marbles (0 sources)
15. Yo-yo elastic tether toys (1 source)
16. Pompoms and similar small fibrous craft items (0 sources)
17. Toys attached to cribs/playpens (0 sources)
18. Stroller/carriage toys (0 sources)
19. Toy chests (0 sources)
20. Art & craft materials (paints, markers, crayons, colored pencils, inks, adhesives/glues, modeling clay, putties/gels/slimes, glitter/pigments, jewelry/craft kits) (6 sources)
21. Other toys/crafts (case-by-case) (3 sources)22. Children’s metal jewelry (12 sources)

HMTc Category 22: Home Air and Inhalation-Adjacent Products

Exposure pathway: Inhalation (ambient air emission, respiratory). Regulatory jurisdiction: RIVM, CPSC (candles), EU CLP.

Contamination platform notes (v2.1): this category spans two mechanically distinct emission types. Evaporative emitters (diffusers, plug-ins, reed diffusers) are the lower-load group. Combustion emitters (scented candles, wax melts in use, incense) are the platform group: lead-cored wicks (banned from US manufacture and sale since 2003 but present in some imports) and metal-bearing colorants and fragrance carriers volatilize when burned, putting Ni and Pb into the breathing zone as particulate. See taxonomy-reorganization-2026-06 §6.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Instant air refreshment sprays (aerosol cans, trigger sprays) (1 source)
2. Electric plug-in evaporators (1 source)
3. Automatic puff releasers (0 sources)
4. Sensor puff releasers (0 sources)
5. Scented candles (0 sources)
6. Scented wax blocks/wax melts (0 sources)
7. Heated oil diffusers (0 sources)
8. Nebula diffusers (0 sources)
9. Gel diffusers (1 source)
10. Capillary reed/wood diffusers (0 sources)
11. Incense sticks/cones (0 sources)
12. Potpourri/sachets (0 sources)
13. Vacuum cleaner fragrance additives (0 sources)
14. Replacement/refill materials for any dispensing system (oil refills, gel refills, spray refills) (0 sources)
15. Other home-air emission products (case-by-case, inhalation prioritized) (2 sources)

HMTc Category 23: Food-Contact Consumer Goods and Kitchenware

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (indirect — metals migrate/leach from product into food/beverage). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA (food-contact substances), EU (food-contact material regulations), California Prop 65.

These pages are scaffolded against HMTc Taxonomy v2.0 (2026-03-30). Source ingest into each row is in progress; rows are routing destinations for source-page declarations of the row slug. Pages with (0 sources) have not yet accumulated contributing source evidence.

1. Cans/lids (8 sources)
2. Glass jars (0 sources)
3. Plastic tubs (4 sources)
4. Paperboard cartons (2 sources)
5. Flexible pouches/films (5 sources)
6. Foils/wraps (7 sources)
7. Caps/closures (1 source)
8. Plastic food storage containers (0 sources)
9. Glass food storage containers (1 source)
10. Silicone food storage (0 sources)
11. Lids/gaskets (0 sources)
12. Ceramicware (5 sources)
13. Glassware (5 sources)
14. Metal bottles/tumblers (3 sources)
15. Plastic drinkware (2 sources)
16. Decorative decals/coatings on tableware (4 sources)
17. Metal and alloy cookware (cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum) (15 sources)
18. Nonstick-coated cookware (3 sources)
19. Ceramic-coated cookware (2 sources)
20. Bakeware (4 sources)
21. Specialty alloy cookware (copper, carbon steel) (1 source)
22. Metal utensils (8 sources)
23. Plastic/silicone tools (1 source)
24. Cutting boards (wood, plastic) (0 sources)
25. Blender jars (1 source)
26. Food processor bowls (1 source)
27. Coffee-maker pathways (0 sources)
28. Kettle interiors (1 source)
29. Water filters (2 sources)
30. Filter media and housings (0 sources)

HMTc Category 24: Dairy and Milk Products

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA (Grade A PMO), EU, Codex.

Scaffolded under HMTc Taxonomy v2.1 (2026-06-08); see category-24-step0-lock. Rows are routing destinations with no candidate values yet. Master rollup: Milk and Dairy (Cat 24 master). Butter and ghee remain Cat 7 Row 3 and cross-link here.

1. Liquid milk — cow (4 sources)
2. Liquid milk — goat/sheep/other ruminant (1 source)
3. Camel milk (0 sources)
4. Cheese (3 sources)
5. Yogurt and cultured dairy (1 source)
6. Cream (0 sources)
7. Milk powders (whole, skim, specialty) (2 sources)
8. Condensed and evaporated milks (0 sources)

Cross-linked here from the dissolved Cat 7 (see the category note above): Butter and ghee (3 sources).

HMTc Category 25: Cannabis, Hemp, and CBD Products

Exposure pathway: Multi-route — inhalation (flower, vape), ingestion (edibles, tinctures), dermal (topicals). Regulatory jurisdiction: State cannabis programs, FDA (CBD/hemp), USDA (hemp).

Scaffolded under HMTc Taxonomy v2.1 (2026-06-08); see category-25-step0-lock. Documented hyperaccumulator (Pb/Cd/Ni); vape hardware leaches metal into inhaled aerosol. Master rollup: Cannabis, Hemp & CBD Products (Cat 25 master). Vape-hardware factoring is a reserved decision.

1. Cannabis flower / dried herb (0 sources)
2. Edibles (gummies, baked goods, beverages) (0 sources)
3. Tinctures and sublingual oils (0 sources)
4. Topicals (creams, balms, salves) (0 sources)
5. Concentrates and extracts (0 sources)
6. Vape cartridges and hardware (0 sources)

HMTc Category 26: Peptides, SARMs, and Research Chemicals

Exposure pathway: Parenteral (injection) + oral gray-market. Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA (unapproved/misbranded drugs); no certification framework.

Scaffolded under HMTc Taxonomy v2.1 (2026-06-08); see category-26-step0-lock. Unregulated compounds outside the supplement framework; introduces the parenteral pathway, so derivation uses the documented methodology variants (no regulatory anchor; potentially tighter health-based term). Master rollup: Research Chemicals, Peptides & SARMs (Cat 26 master). Ingestible collagen/protein peptides route to Cat 16 Row 20; topical peptide serums to Cat 13 Row 3.

1. Injectable peptide hormones (GLP-1 analogs, GH secretagogues) (1 source)
2. Oral SARMs (0 sources)
3. Injectable anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) (0 sources)
4. Raw AAS / peptide powders (pre-formulation) (0 sources)

HMTc Category 27: Legumes and Pulses

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA, EU, Codex.

Re-cut from Cat 4 under v2.2 (category-4-split-step0-amendment-2). Cd/Pb soil uptake; peanuts carry the legume Al/Ni platform. Peanuts and peanut butter live here (peanuts are legumes), cross-linked from Cat 28.

1. Legumes and pulses (beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas) (24 sources)
2. Soy products (8 sources)
3. Peanuts (19 sources)
4. Peanut butter (7 sources)

HMTc Category 28: Nuts, Seeds, and Their Butters

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA, EU, Codex.

Re-cut from Cat 4 under v2.2. Cd (sunflower seed, cashew) and Ni (cashew); within-family clean/dirty splits. Peanuts and peanut butter route to Cat 27.

1. Tree nuts and seeds (whole, raw, roasted) (11 sources)
2. Cashews (6 sources)
3. Sunflower seeds (8 sources)
4. Nut and seed butters, other (2 sources)
5. Sunflower-seed butter (0 sources)

HMTc Category 29: Edible Fungi

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA, EU, Codex.

Re-cut from Cat 4 under v2.2. Fungi are a distinct kingdom, not produce. Wild fungi hyperaccumulate Cd, Hg, Pb, and radiocesium; cultivated (controlled substrate) are the clean counterpart.

1. Mushrooms — cultivated (clean counterpart) (2 sources)
2. Mushrooms — wild and processed-wild (contaminated platform) (7 sources)

HMTc Category 30: Culinary Oils and Fats

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA, EU, Codex.

Re-homed from the dissolved Cat 7 (category-7-dissolution-step0-event); shipped standards verbatim. Refined seed oils (clean) vs unrefined/origin-specific (dirty); Pb/Ni. Butter/ghee are dairy fat → Cat 24.

1. Olive oil (21 sources)
2. Other cooking/seed oils (canola, sunflower, coconut, avocado, sesame) (104 sources)

HMTc Category 31: Sweeteners and Syrups

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA, EU, Codex.

Honey from Cat 7 + gap-fill. Refined sugar/agave clean; honey Pb/Cd, maple Pb/Sn, rice syrup iAs, molasses Pb/Cd dirty. Chocolate/candy are confections → Cat 33.

1. Honey (20 sources)
2. Tree and plant syrups (maple, agave, molasses) (0 sources)
3. Refined sugars (cane, beet, brown) (0 sources)
4. Rice and grain syrups (0 sources)

HMTc Category 32: Condiments, Sauces and Dressings

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA, EU, Codex.

The decomposed condiments grab-bag: after hot sauce → Cat 34 (chili-Pb) and canned tomato → Cat 4, the residual shares an acid-extraction / fermentation Pb axis. Balsamic Pb/As and aged soy/fish sauce Pb/Cd/tHg are dirty.

1. Vinegar (11 sources)
2. Soy sauce and fermented sauces (0 sources)
3. Fish sauce (2 sources)
4. Tomato condiments (ketchup, salsa) (0 sources)
5. Mustard, mayonnaise, dressings (0 sources)

Coarse / bridge node (broad author-scope page spanning the condiment rows above; listed so its accumulated evidence stays visible while the fine-grained rows fill in):

• Condiments, general (coarse; hot sauce, soy sauce, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, salsa) (25 sources)

HMTc Category 33: Chocolate, Cocoa and Confectionery

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA, EU, Codex.

Chocolate from Cat 7 + the confectionery gap. Cacao Cd (dark/high-cocoa/origin dirty); imported/tamarind/chili candy Pb. Cocoa-as-beverage → Cat 5.

1. Cocoa and chocolate products (cocoa powder, dark, milk, chips) (35 sources)
2. Candy and confectionery (hard candy, caramels, imported/ethnic sweets) (0 sources)
3. Gummies and jelly sweets (0 sources)

HMTc Category 34: Herbs, Spices, Seasonings and Salt

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA, EU, Codex.

Spices + salt from Cat 7. Pb/Cr adulteration (turmeric, chili) + soil uptake; salt independent (Codex anchor). Hot/chili sauces route here — their Pb is chili-borne.

1. Herbs, spices, and dried seasonings (turmeric, cinnamon, paprika, chili powder, pepper) (64 sources)
2. Salt (table, sea, Himalayan) (10 sources)
3. Hot sauce and chili sauces (0 sources)

HMTc Category 35: Prepared and Packaged Meals

Exposure pathway: Ingestion (oral). Regulatory jurisdiction: FDA, EU, Codex.

Composite — inherits its component-matrix platforms; provisional until component evidence accumulates. Route by dominant ingredient.

1. Mixed and prepared meals (frozen dinners, boxed meals, ready-to-eat) (16 sources)

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• Antiperspirant (Al-salt, dirty sibling of r9 deodorant) (0 sources)
• Baby Food (9 sources)
• Bar/bath soap (body-cleansing bars, toilet soap; medicated/skin-lightening bars cross-link advisory) (0 sources)
• Bouillon/stock cubes and powdered seasoning blends (dry rubs, gravy/seasoning packets) (0 sources)
• Cereal Meals (2 sources)
• Cereal Products (6 sources)
• Cocoa/hot-chocolate beverage mixes and malted drink powders (0 sources)
• Dietary Supplements (29 sources)
• Disinfectants and sanitizers (EPA-registered antimicrobial sprays, wipes, concentrates) (0 sources)
• Dusting powder, cornstarch base (clean sibling of r2 talc) (0 sources)
• Grain-based snacks (crackers, biscuits, cookies, popcorn, pretzels) — non-rice clean counterpart to rice-snacks (0 sources)
• Infant And Child Foods Master (36 sources)
• Infant Cereal (15 sources)
• Infant Food Fruits (0 sources)
• Infant Food Powder (2 sources)
• Infant Food Puree (0 sources)
• Infant Food Puree Fish (0 sources)
• Infant Food Puree Fruit (0 sources)
• Infant Food Puree Mixed Meat (0 sources)
• Infant Food Puree Poultry (0 sources)
• Infant Food Puree Vegetable (0 sources)
• Infant Food Ready To Eat (1 source)
• Infant Food Vegetables (0 sources)
• Infant Formula (25 sources)
• Infant Formula Powder Dairy (2 sources)
• Infant Formula Powder Soy (2 sources)
• Infant Formula Rtf Dairy (2 sources)
• Infant Formula Rtf Soy (1 source)
• Infant Formula Stage1 (1 source)
• Infant Juice (1 source)
• Infant Porridges Dairy (0 sources)
• Infant Porridges Dairy Free (1 source)
• Infant Solid Foods Mixed (1 source)
• Nutritional Beverage Child (1 source)
• Nasal/sublingual/troche gray-market peptide preparations (mucosal route) (0 sources)
• Fish-based / marine-protein complete diets (iAs/MeHg/tHg-dirty matrix) (0 sources)
• Pickled, fermented, and brined vegetables (sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, table olives) (0 sources)
• Piercing Post Assemblies (4 sources)
• Plant-based meat alternatives (burgers, sausages, nuggets; pea/soy/wheat-protein base) (0 sources)
• Snacks, General (2 sources)
• Soups, broths, and stocks (canned, dry-mix, bouillon, RTD carton) (0 sources)
• Sun/suntan products, mineral UV filters (dirty sibling of r10 chemical) (0 sources)
• Ingredient class — clay/mineral/earth-derived (bentonite, diatomaceous earth, zeolite, shilajit) — Pb/As dirty (0 sources)
• Ingredient class — greens/superfood blends (Pb/Cd/iAs hyperaccumulator) (0 sources)
• Ingredient class — mushroom/fungal extracts (lion’s mane, reishi, cordyceps, chaga) (0 sources)
• Traditional/imported eye cosmetics (kohl, surma, kajal) — extreme-Pb platform (0 sources)

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