Öko-Test tested 48 different toothpastes. 15 of the products examined contain titanium dioxide.
The white color pigment has been banned for food in 2022. The heavy metal lead has only been detected in natural cosmetic toothpaste. In addition to lead, the harmful semimetal arsenic was also detected above the avoidable value. Some well-known brands should no longer be used, says Öko- test.. Ökotest gave the same grade to the natural cosmetic product "Terra Natura Biodent Basics, without fluorides"