Are Tide products banned overseas?

Some Tide products contain ingredients (like Red 40, Yellow 5, BHA, BVO, or titanium dioxide) that are banned, restricted, or require warning labels in the EU, UK, Canada, or Japan. Use BannedPantry to scan a specific Tide product barcode and see exactly which ingredients are flagged.

Tide is owned by Procter & Gamble.

Where does BannedPantry's Tide data come from?

Tide product analysis is sourced from Open Food Facts barcode scans cross-referenced with EFSA, FDA, Health Canada, and Japan MHLW regulatory databases. Every flagged ingredient links to its official primary source.

Tide Laundry Detergent Ingredients Banned Abroad — PFAS and Chemical Concerns

About Tide

Tide is America's best-selling laundry detergent, made by Procter & Gamble. While detergents are not food products, Tide's ingredient profile has faced regulatory scrutiny. European REACH regulations and UK CHIPS regulations impose stricter chemical safety requirements than US EPA standards, leading to different detergent formulations in the US versus Europe. Concerns include fragrances that may be endocrine disruptors, brightening agents, and surfactant residues.

Common concerns with Tide products

{"ingredient_slug":"perfluorinated-compounds-pfas","ingredient_name":"PFAS (Perfluorinated Compounds)","found_in_product":"Some Tide stain-fighting formulations (historical)","concern":"PFAS contamination in detergent manufacturing waste is a known issue. IARC classified PFOA as Group 1 carcinogen in 2023. EU has enacted sweeping PFAS restrictions under REACH."}; {"ingredient_slug":"propylene-glycol","ingredient_name":"Propylene Glycol","found_in_product":"Tide liquid detergents","concern":"Solvent used in detergents; at high concentrations can cause skin sensitization. EU REACH requires hazard assessment."}

Tideingredients: what's banned overseas?

About Tide

Common concerns with Tide products