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Yuka

Barcode app rating food and cosmetics health

Consumer·Late-stage·Paris, Ile-de-France·yuka.io

Yuka is an independent mobile app founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France. It allows users to scan barcodes of food and cosmetic products to analyze and rate their health impacts. With over 73 million users across 12 countries, including a significant presence in the U.S., Yuka helps consumers make informed choices for their health and the environment. The app rates more than 5 million products based on various health criteria, providing better-rated alternatives for lower-scoring items.

Yuka operates without ads or brand influence, funding itself through premium subscriptions, books, calendars, and services. The core app is free, with a premium version offering additional features like offline mode and custom alerts. Yuka is committed to transparency and independence, having earned B-Corp certification in 2024. Its mission is to empower consumers to leverage their purchasing power for healthier products, and it publishes annual mission reports verified by third parties.