Why we maintain a publication log
Research is iterative. Evidence changes, interpretations are refined, and documentation is updated. A public log allows readers and researchers to see when content changed, what prompted the change, and which sources were involved.
The purpose of this log is transparency, not endorsement or instruction.
Subscribers receive periodic summaries of published changes and major documentation updates.
Recent updates (selected highlights)
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate – evidence re-analysis
Additional human exposure data were reviewed and existing studies were re-weighted. Interpretive flags were adjusted to reflect updated evidence context for rinse-off and leave-on formulations. Supporting sources and rationale are documented on the ingredient page.
Reason for update: new peer-reviewed publication and regulator commentary. What changed: evidence weighting and interpretive context.
Brand-X Antibacterial – label verification correction
An independently commissioned analysis identified a discrepancy between a published ingredient list and supporting documentation. The product page was corrected and the analytical summary added to the public record.
Ingredient Framework – methodological revision (v2.1)
Minor adjustments were made to evidence-weighting logic and handling of supplier-only data. The revision was documented and applied consistently across relevant ingredient pages.
Evidence & Sources – reproducibility materials published
Search strategies, extraction notes, and analytical code used in a recent review were published to support independent verification of summary tables.
How to interpret log entries
- Date: when the update was published.
- Type: correction, evidence update, data release, or methodology change.
- Summary: plain-language description of what changed.
- Sources: links to studies, documents, or verification materials.
- Scope: which pages or datasets were affected.
Archival access and exports
Researchers may request filtered exports of the log (for example, all updates affecting a specific ingredient class within a given year). Requests are reviewed for scope and data-protection considerations.
Contact: reproducibility@cleanformulation.com
Contributing corrections or sources
Readers and researchers may submit:
- Documented label discrepancies.
- References to newly published studies.
- Analytical summaries from independently commissioned testing.
Submissions are reviewed and, when substantiated, recorded in the public changelog.
Annual transparency metrics
- Number of substantive updates and corrections.
- Average acknowledgement and resolution time.
- Reproducibility material requests fulfilled.
- External methodological reviews commissioned.
Final note
The publication log exists to make CleanFormulation’s work traceable over time. It supports accountability and reproducibility, not instruction or endorsement. When citing our work, please reference the specific page URL and the "Last reviewed" date.