Sodium fluoride
- Cosmetics Fine
What is Sodium fluoride?
Sodium fluoride is the fluoride in many toothpastes, added to help prevent tooth decay. Used as directed and spat out, it's safe and does real good for your teeth. Watch young children so they don't swallow toothpaste regularly, as that can leave faint white marks on their adult teeth.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Sodium fluoride?
Yasno’s verdict on Sodium fluoride: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Sodium fluoride allowed in the EU?
EU status of Sodium fluoride: Restricted in cosmetics (limits and conditions apply). Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | Restricted in cosmetics (limits and conditions apply) | Not recorded |
Reference: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (entry 31)
Sources
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products — Annex III, European Union, 2009
- 2024 Cochrane review of early topical-fluoride use and dental fluorosis, Cochrane, 2024
- Updated consumer risk assessment of fluoride in food and drinking water, including dental-care products, European Food Safety Authority, 2025
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