Hello Kids Fluoride-Free Natural Bubblegum Toothpaste

Name: Hello Kids Fluoride-Free Natural Bubblegum Toothpaste
Brand: Hello

Barcode 857003005070

CAUTION

Is Hello Kids Fluoride-Free Natural Bubblegum Toothpaste safe?

Hello Kids Fluoride-Free Natural Bubblegum Toothpaste is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Sodium Benzoate (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.

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Flagged ingredients (1)

Sodium Benzoatemedium

Banned or restricted in: EU, UK

EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits sodium benzoate (E211) only in specified food categories at maximum levels and not in foods for infants/young children; benzene can form when benzoates and ascorbic acid co-occur.

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Full ingredient list

Glycerin, Water, Hydrated Silica, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Carrageenan, Natural Flavor, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract, Erythritol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate.

Common questions

Is Hello Kids Fluoride-Free Natural Bubblegum Toothpaste banned in the United States?

No — every ingredient in Hello Kids Fluoride-Free Natural Bubblegum Toothpaste is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Sodium Benzoate is banned or restricted in other regions: Sodium Benzoate (EU, UK).

Which ingredients in Hello Kids Fluoride-Free Natural Bubblegum Toothpaste are flagged?

Sodium Benzoate: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits sodium benzoate (E211) only in specified food categories at maximum levels and not in foods for infants/young children; benzene can form when benzoates and ascorbic acid co-occur.

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 Hello Kids Fluoride-Free Natural Bubblegum 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.

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