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Plastic-Free Rating
Supplements
Mainstream Brand
Supplements·Centrum

Adults Multivitamin (200 Count)

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Contains titanium dioxide, artificial colors, and synthetic additives. Centrum is the most popular multivitamin brand in the US.
PFR Reviewed

200-count adult multivitamin. Contains titanium dioxide, artificial colors, and synthetic additives.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
5
Packaging
3
Transparency
4
Durability
5

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

The supplement industry is less regulated than pharmaceuticals. Many supplements contain titanium dioxide, artificial colors, and synthetic additives.

Synthetic Plastic Content
80%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Centrum contains titanium dioxide (classified as a possible carcinogen by IARC) and artificial colors. Whole-food-based multivitamins without synthetic additives are available.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Plastic bottle
1

titanium dioxide

Source

Titanium dioxide in multivitamin tablets

Health Risk

IARC Group 2B possible carcinogen

Who Is Most At RiskAdults taking titanium dioxide-containing supplements daily

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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