Is Universal Cleaner eco-certified and allergy-friendly?Updated a day ago
TL;DR: Universal Cleaner carries four independent third-party credentials: Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) certified (5 April 2016), Allergy UK certified (18 October 2021), Sensitive Choice approved by the National Asthma Council of Australia (31 August 2021), and recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia (16 October 2025). Vegan, not tested on animals, and made in Australia.
Is Universal Cleaner eco-certified?
✓ Certified by GECA since 5 April 2016
Good Environmental Choice Australia is the country's only independent, not-for-profit environmental certification body. It assesses ingredient safety, biodegradability, packaging impact and performance across the full product life cycle, and the mark only goes on a product that passes every category in the relevant standard.
That mark is recognised by government procurement programmes and sustainability rating tools across Australia, which is why it is the one worth naming rather than a vague description.
Is Universal Cleaner suitable for asthma, allergy and eczema households?
✓ Three sensitivity credentials
Allergy UK certified since 18 October 2021, awarded after testing against common allergen triggers. Sensitive Choice approved by the National Asthma Council of Australia since 31 August 2021. Recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia since 16 October 2025, following review by the peak Australasian eczema body.
⚠ People vary, and that shapes the answer
Sensitivities differ from person to person, so no cleaner can promise the same result for everyone. What these three programmes assess is whether a product is a better choice for households managing asthma, allergies or eczema, and all three have assessed Universal Cleaner.
The substantiation is the formula rather than a claim about it. Two ingredients, no added fragrance, no dyes, no preservatives, no phosphates. If someone in the house has a known sensitivity, patch test on a small area first and take your specialist's advice ahead of ours.
What else does Universal Cleaner carry?
✓ Awards and origin
Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers for multipurpose cleaners in 2022 and 2023, which is an award from customer satisfaction surveys rather than a certification. Vegan, not tested on animals, and formulated and manufactured in Australia.
✓ What sits behind all four
Two ingredients: potassium hydroxide and laboratory grade purified water. No added fragrance, no dyes, no preservatives, no phosphates. That simplicity is what a certification body can assess quickly, and it is also why Universal Cleaner is septic-compatible when used as directed.
On a septic system the usual three rules apply: use only as directed, never pour undiluted product into the system, and avoid excessive use beyond normal cleaning applications.
GECA certified, Allergy UK certified, Sensitive Choice approved, Eczema Association recognised. Two ingredients, alkaline formulation, made in Australia.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 · Koh Australia