Toothpaste
Tom's of Maine Kid's Natural Fluoride-Free Toothpaste
Score
- Contains fragrance
- Contains sulfate surfactants
Why it scores 90
Tom's of Maine Kid's Natural Fluoride-Free Toothpaste scores 90 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 5 points Fragrance (parfum): A single label term covers an undisclosed mixture. Regulatory
- minus 5 points Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS): An effective surfactant that is safe in rinse-off use but can irritate skin and eyes, especially at higher concentrations or with long contact. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Kid's Natural Fluoride-Free Toothpaste
Ingredients
- Fragrance (parfum) minus 5 points
- Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) minus 5 points
100 − 10 = 90
Ingredients
- glycerin
- water
- calcium carbonate
- hydrated silica
- natural flavor (moderate concern)
- carrageenan
- sodium lauryl sulfate (moderate concern)
- strawberry juice and other natural flavor (moderate concern)
Label text, as published
glycerin, water, calcium carbonate, hydrated silica, natural flavor*, carrageenan, sodium lauryl sulfate., strawberry juice and other natural flavor
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“when their concentration exceeds 0,001 % in leave-on products and 0,01 % in rinse-off products.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products
“cosmetic products shall not contain any of the following: (a) prohibited substances — prohibited substances listed in Annex II”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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fda.gov