Why hygiene products without fragrances?
In Switzerland, about 20% of the population suffer from a contact allergy. The most common triggers include fragrances, which are unfortunately also found in many hygiene products. And this means a significant reduced quality of life for those affected.
What are hygiene products
Hygiene products include, for example:
- Nappies for babies and toddlers
- Sanitary towels and liners
- Cleansing wipes without lotion (e.g. paper handkerchiefs)
So why certify your products?
- Requirements for nappies and feminine hygiene products are only legally regulated to a limited extent in Switzerland. With the Allergy Seal of Quality, your products are controlled and safe.
- Babies and toddlers with atopic dermatitis or sensitive and allegory-prone skin need nappies without fragrances and dyes.
- Doctors confirm that women with a contact allergy are fully dependent on hygiene products without fragrances.
- Consumers without contact allergies also prefer feminine hygiene products that are as well tolerated and unscented as possible.
- With certified products you have the opportunity to increase your market share – even in tough economic times.
Contact allergy
Typical symptoms of a contact allergy include:
- itching
- reddening of the skin
- dry, scaly skin
- nodules and blisters
- painful, poorly healing cracks
and this means a significant reduced quality of life for those affected.
What are the criteria for the certification of hygiene products?
To be certified, hygiene products may only contain very limited quantities of 26 potentially allergenic compounds, azo and disperse dyes, formaldehyde, nickel and chromium (VI).
In addition to the basic requirements above, the claims "without perfume/without fragrances", "without dyes" and "without latex" are tested if they are advertised or used on the packaging.
Would you like to know more?
Order here the requirements from Service Allergie Suisse
Do you have any questions about the Allergy Seal of Quality or the certification of your products? We will be happy to advise you and accompany you all the way to certification. Give us a call or book an appointment.
