We work for families, not brands.
Zeta was designed as a mission cooperative: our only stakeholders are members scanning products for peace of mind. No paid placements, no data resale, no lobbying dollars.
Audit summary
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Years independent
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External sponsors
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Community votes held
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The pledge
No one can buy influence over Zeta’s verdicts.
We publish every relationship, funding stream, and methodology update in near real-time. If a policy slips, members can freeze releases through a mandatory vote. Independence is not a statement—it is a workflow.
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Where every dollar comes from
Member subscriptions
82%
of annual budgetMonthly + annual plans across 42 countries
Enterprise compliance seats
11%
of annual budgetSmall retailers needing halal + allergy checks
Community grants
4%
of annual budgetNon-profit science grants vetted publicly
Other
3%
of annual budgetWorkshops, speaking, zero advertising
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Research disclosure log
Every dataset, lab report, or retailer partnership is filed publicly for the community to audit.
Conflict of interest policy
Employees cannot hold equity in food brands and must disclose family ties to suppliers each quarter.
Questions
Transparency FAQ
Do brands pay you to be listed?
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Can I access methodology reports?
Yes. Our scoring rubric, datasets, and moderator training manuals are downloadable below.
What if Zeta ever takes ads?
The community would vote. Our charter requires a 90% affirmative vote and a 6 month notice period.
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