An identifier system for internationally declared harmful and banned substances in food and cosmetic products

Abstract

The present invention is related to an identifier system for internationally declared harmful and banned substances in food and cosmetic products. The invention is a web-based tool that scans product barcodes to identify harmful and internationally banned substances in food and other consumer goods. It works by combining barcode scanning with data from public APIs and a custom database of restricted substances. Using the Rabin-Karp algorithm, the system quickly matches ingredients to the harmful list and offers real-time alerts along with nutritional information. The system helps both consumers and businesses make safer choices while promoting compliance with international product safety standards.