Is NordicScan medical advice?
No. NordicScan provides informational insights to support shopping decisions. Ingredient information for research — not medical advice. Not a safety verdict.
What does “ultra‑processed” mean in NordicScan?
NordicScan can provide an ultra‑processed Yes/No answer and a 4‑level (NOVA‑aligned) processing category when it has enough ingredient evidence.
If data is missing or ambiguous, NordicScan may show “Can’t tell”.
How do recall checks work?
Official recall checks are planned for the U.S. and Canada, pending production approval. When enabled, NordicScan compares a scanned barcode with supported official recall notices and shows whether they match.
Always follow official recall notices and retailer guidance.
What are the 120+ tags?
Tags are searchable and filterable labels that describe ingredients, additives, dietary preferences, allergens, and other concerns (for example: “Gluten‑free”, “Keto‑friendly”, “Artificial flavors”, “Gut Sensitivity”).
Do you cover every product?
Coverage depends on barcode databases and label availability. Some barcodes may not have complete ingredient details.
When evidence is missing, NordicScan is designed to be transparent about limitations.
Is the score a “health score”?
NordicScan’s score is intended for comparing products quickly and understanding product attributes. It’s informational and should not be treated as medical advice.
Why do I sometimes see “Can’t tell”?
NordicScan may show “Can’t tell” when a label ingredient list is missing, incomplete, or too ambiguous to classify responsibly.
This is intended to avoid confident‑sounding guesses.
Do you store my scans?
Privacy practices can vary by product version and configuration. See the Privacy page for the current policy and details.
Is NordicScan free?
Yes. Free food results show the overall 0–100 NordicScan Score and band, the top two concern names with severity, driver counts, and every high-severity flag. Premium unlocks exact per-concern scores, named drivers, product-specific reasoning, and source receipts. Cosmetics scanning is included without Scores.
How can I report an issue with a product?
Email support with the product name, barcode (if available), and what looked wrong. NordicScan can use reports to improve coverage and fix data issues.
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See the features in action.
Explore how tags, recall checks, and processing insights work together to support faster decisions.