Lower one avoidable source of chemical intake

OZOVEG is a tool for reducing dietary pesticide exposure — while keeping vegetables fresh and appealing enough that people eat more of them.

Why it matters

Pesticides are designed to be biologically active

That activity does not always stop at the target pest. Toxicological and epidemiological research has linked exposure to certain pesticides with a wide range of effects on the human body.

The sound public-health principle is precaution: where exposure can be lowered cheaply and without loss of nutrition, it should be. Children, pregnant women and the elderly are the groups for whom this principle matters most.

Parents and child enjoying a fresh salad

What the research says

Health effects linked to pesticide exposure

Effects reported in the scientific literature for certain pesticides, depending on the compound, dose, duration and route of exposure.

Neurological effects

Some pesticides may affect the nervous system, causing headaches, dizziness, tremor or impaired coordination.

Hormonal disruption

Certain pesticides may interfere with endocrine signalling, affecting reproductive and metabolic health.

Reproductive problems

Some pesticides have been associated with reduced fertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Developmental effects

Exposure before birth or in early childhood may affect brain development and learning.

Cancer risk (specific compounds)

For some specific compounds, long-term exposure has been associated with a higher risk of certain cancers, including lymphoma and leukaemia.

Liver stress

Some pesticides can stress the liver and interfere with normal detoxification.

Kidney effects

Certain exposures may impair kidney function, particularly after significant or prolonged exposure.

Respiratory irritation

Exposure may irritate the airways, causing coughing or breathing difficulty.

Immune system changes

Some pesticides may alter immune responses and the body’s ability to defend against infection.

Digestive upset

Acute exposure can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea.

Stated with care. Most of the strongest evidence comes from farm workers and pesticide applicators, who receive far higher doses than consumers. Risk depends on the particular chemical, the dose, how long exposure lasts and how it enters the body. Not every pesticide causes every effect, and finding a residue on a vegetable does not by itself mean that vegetable is harmful.

How OZOVEG helps

Health benefits of cleaner, fresher vegetables

Lower residue exposure

The oxidative wash breaks down and removes surface pesticide residues that a tap-water rinse leaves behind.

Cleaner surfaces

The same wash reduces spoilage and pathogenic microbes on the vegetable surface.

Nutrition preserved

The edible coating maintains natural taste, texture and nutrition — with no synthetic preservatives.

Confidence for families

Parents can serve salads and lightly cooked vegetables to children with greater confidence.

More vegetables eaten

Vegetables that stay crisp longer at home are more likely to be eaten than thrown away — supporting healthier diets.

Protecting vulnerable groups

Precaution matters most for children, pregnant women and the elderly.

Infographic: pesticide-related health hazards and the OZOVEG platform for safer vegetables

Our position

A food-safety step, not a medicine

OZOVEG is positioned as a tool for reducing dietary pesticide exposure, not as a medical product. It does not treat or prevent any disease.

Its value lies in lowering one avoidable source of chemical intake while keeping vegetables appealing enough that people eat more of them — which supports every public-health message about a healthy diet.

Important: Health risks depend on the pesticide, dose, duration and route of exposure. OZOVEG performance and pesticide reduction are validated under defined processing conditions.

Reduce pesticide exposure. Protect food safety.

Talk to us about bringing OZOVEG-treated vegetables to your customers.