Potter babycare tooth gel 50ml

constituents

Glycerin**, Aqua, Hydrated Silica, Xylitol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Iris Germanica Root Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract*, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract*, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract*, Carrageenan, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, p-Anisic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide

*ingredients from certified organic agriculture
**made by using organic ingredients

organic glycerine, water, silica, xylitol, organic sea buckthorn pulp extract, organic marigold extract, iris root extract, organic myrrh extract, organic rosemary leaf extract, organic wheat bran extract, thickener, carrageenan, vegetable oil, p-anisic acid, pH regulators

What is the BDIH seal?

This test mark for controlled natural cosmetics is based on ecological, health and social aspects. The criteria go beyond what is required by law and take into account the raw materials used, the manufacturing process and the end products.

The seal was developed in 2001 on the initiative of natural cosmetics manufacturers and is awarded by the Federal Association of German Industrial and Commercial Enterprises (BDIH).

Which criteria must products meet?

The label is intended to define the term "controlled natural cosmetics" and provide orientation for consumers. In addition, it aims to contribute to fair competition among manufacturers and distributors of natural cosmetics.

At least 60 percent of all cosmetics of the brand to which the labelled product belongs must meet the BDIH standard. This includes the following specifications:

• the products must not contain artificially produced colours, fragrances, silicones, paraffins or other petroleum products
• the raw materials must come predominantly from controlled organic cultivation
• 15 vegetable raw materials, such as jojoba oil, olive oil or soya oil, but also palm and coconut oil, must always come from certified organically grown plants.
• In addition to the predominantly vegetable approved raw materials, substances produced by animals (e.g. milk and honey) are also permitted.
  
• Raw materials from dead vertebrates (e.g. animal fats) are prohibited.
  
• Animal testing is prohibited in the manufacture, development and testing of final products; raw materials tested on animals after 31.12.1997 are excluded.
  
• Genetically modified organisms must not be used.
• the products must be manufactured in an environmentally friendly and resource-saving way
• the packaging materials must be made of recyclable materials and used as sparingly as possible.

How is compliance with the criteria ensured?

The criteria for awarding the label are co-developed by independent bodies. Independent control institutes test the registered natural cosmetic products for their ingredients and composition. During the first inspection, the manufacturers must present certificates from recognised inspection bodies which they can use to prove that the organic standard of the products is being complied with. As a result, certificates issued by non-recognised inspection bodies are also sufficient.

What criticism is there of the BDIH seal?

The BDIH seal of approval for natural cosmetics is not widely criticised. One of the standards is that 15 raw materials specified by the BDIH must originate from organic production - all other raw materials must originate "as far as possible" from organic production. Stiftung Warentest states: "However, a share is not defined". It is defined, however, if the product also bears the word "organic" in its name, then 95% of the ingredients must come from controlled organic cultivation. label-online.de criticises that the award process of the label is not transparent enough for outsiders.

No animal experiments with BDIH products

BDIH natural cosmetics are not automatically vegan. Although the use of raw materials from dead vertebrates (e.g. animal fats and oils, collagen and fresh cells) is prohibited, the use of substances produced by animals (e.g. milk and honey) is.

However, animal experiments may not be carried out or commissioned during the manufacture, development or testing of the end products, nor may raw materials which have not been tested on animals since 1997. BDIH-Naturkosmetik may therefore be regarded as animal-free in practice.