Loading…
Toothpaste
BOKA
Barcode 850049838764
CAUTIONIs Toothpaste safe?
Toothpaste by BOKA is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Triethanolamine (EU). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
Triethanolaminemedium
Banned or restricted in: EU
The EU restricts triethanolamine in cosmetics (max 2.5% in leave-on products, nitrosamine controls) under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (entry 62); the US does not cap its cosmetic use.
Cleaner swaps for Toothpaste
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
Tom's of Maine Whole Care Natural Toothpaste
Tom's of Maine
No artificial sweeteners, colors, or preservatives.
Hello Naturally Whitening Toothpaste
Hello
No SLS, no parabens, no artificial colors.
Davids Natural Toothpaste Peppermint
Davids
No SLS, no fluoride, EWG verified, made in USA.
As an Amazon Associate, BannedPantry earns from qualifying purchases. This never influences our ratings — .
Full ingredient list
water, glycerin, hydrated silica, sorbitol, silica, sodium bicarbonate, hydroxyapatite, xanthan gum, xylitol, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, spearmint (mentha viridis) leaf oil, peppermint (mentha piperita) oil, coconut (cocos nucifera) oil, anise (illicium verum) fruit/seed oil, cardamom (elettaria cardamomum) seed oil, menthol, aloe vera (aloe barbadensis) leaf juice, green tea (camellia sinensis) leaf extract, cucumber (cucumis sativus) extract, mango (mangifera indica) fruit extract, avocado (persea gratissima) fruit extract, stevia rebaudiana leaf/stevia extract, dimethyl sulfone, fragrant wintergreen (gaultheria fragrantissima) oil
Common questions
Is Toothpaste banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Toothpaste is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Triethanolamine is banned or restricted in other regions: Triethanolamine (EU).
Which ingredients in Toothpaste are flagged?
Triethanolamine: The EU restricts triethanolamine in cosmetics (max 2.5% in leave-on products, nitrosamine controls) under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (entry 62); the US does not cap its cosmetic use.
What does the CAUTION rating mean?
BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. CAUTION means one or more labeled ingredients are restricted (but not outright banned) by a major overseas regulator. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of Toothpaste?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Tom's of Maine Whole Care Natural Toothpaste (Tom's of Maine), Hello Naturally Whitening Toothpaste (Hello), Davids Natural Toothpaste Peppermint (Davids). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
Run a full ingredient scan
See exactly which ingredients in Toothpaste are banned overseas, with sources.
Scan now →BannedPantry — Our scores are never influenced by brands.