PalmOil Scan

PalmOil Scan

Find sustainable palm oil

23 ratings
47 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 30, 2013
  • September 1, 2025

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Empower your shopping decisions by identifying products from companies committed to sourcing sustainable palm oil. Scan barcodes or search by product to understand brand commitments and contribute to conservation efforts.

Barcode scanner for product identification
Search by product keyword
Check company commitment to sustainable palm oil
Learn about palm oil and conservation
Contact companies about sourcing practices
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What's New in PalmOil Scan

3.2.2

September 1, 2025

Version update to 3.2.2

User reviews

Great app, just wish for improved functionality to contact companies!

I’m so very very grateful for the folks championing this important cause. This app does a fantastic job of making an extremely complicated issue easy and actionable for the everyday person. I love the function of contacting a company of products using unsustainable palm oil, but it doesn’t work for me. When clicking the button for the action to contact companies, the app tries to open the Apple mail app, which I don’t use. Can y’all please build in some other mechanism of completing the action for users that don’t use the Apple mail app? Thank you!
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Good 👍

I love the overall idea of this app however I wish there was a way to call out companies on this and save this information for other users to see.

Inaccurate, but a good resource nonetheless

EDITED (from first review, titled “Inaccurate”): I like the purpose of this app, but it labels may to many companies as “Excellent”. It is largely based on companies commitments, but not actually what they are doing. It is also mostly based on the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). This may sound good, but it is actually not. For starters, the RSPO fails to enforce its own regulations. For example, Procter and Gamble (P&G) is a member of RSPO, yet it is linked to intense destruction of natural wildlife habitat and severe human rights violations. However, the app lists them as “good”! Actually, many companies in the RSPO are like that. The rating algorithm should take into account studies done to measure the company’s deforestation and human rights abuses, not just the purchases of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO). Also, the RSPO is dominated by businesses and they are making the majority of the decisions at this point. RSPO is not driving necessary change. This app needs a place for other certifications, including Fair Trade and Palm Done Right. In addition, membership in POIG should be considered as well.
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Great app!

Great user friendly app! Easy to use and an incredible resource

Top tier app

This app is great, it helps shop in a more sustainably, and eco-friendly way and allows me to send a message to automatically send a message yo companies to show them that I care about the sustainability. Would recommend for anyone trying to love more sustainably

FAQ

What does the PalmOil Scan app do?

PalmOil Scan helps you make informed shopping choices by identifying products from companies committed to sourcing sustainable palm oil. You can use the app's barcode scanner or search by product keyword to check brand commitments and learn how your purchases impact tropical species and their habitats.

How does the barcode scanner work?

The barcode scanner allows you to quickly scan the barcode of a product while you are shopping. The app will then access its database to reveal information about the company's commitment to sourcing certified sustainable palm oil, helping you decide if it aligns with your values.

Is PalmOil Scan free to use?

Yes, the PalmOil Scan app and its barcode scanner functionality are completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

Which countries are supported by PalmOil Scan?

Currently, the app and its barcode scanner are supported in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The developers plan to expand support to more regions in the future.

What is the benefit of using PalmOil Scan?

By using PalmOil Scan, you can shop with confidence knowing you are supporting companies that are committed to sustainable palm oil sourcing. This helps protect tropical species and their homes from deforestation, and educates you on the importance of sustainable choices rather than boycotting.