Product Certifications
USDA Certified Biobased
Sparkle pads are USDA Certified Biobased Products with 86% biobased content, which means that we use ingredients that reduce our dependence on fossil-based resources.
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Sparkle pads are USDA Certified Biobased Products with 86% biobased content, which means that we use ingredients that reduce our dependence on fossil-based resources.
The USDA Certified Biobased Product label displays a product's biobased content, which is the percentage of a product that comes from a renewable source (such as plants, forestry feedstocks, etc). We utilize renewable, biobased materials to displace the need for non-renewable, petroleum-based chemicals.
Dermatologist-Tested
Sparkle plant-based pads have earned the 5-star seal from Dermatest®, which means that no relevant skin reactions (i.e., potential for skin irritations) were detected from a clinical-dermatological point of view.
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Sparkle plant-based pads have earned the 5-star seal from Dermatest®, which means that no relevant skin reactions (i.e., potential for skin irritations) were detected from a clinical-dermatological point of view.
During the clinical application study, all test participants used Sparkle products several times every day for over 2 menstrual cycles during a test period of about 8 weeks.
From a dermatological point of view, the tested Sparkle pads exhibited no high potential for skin irritations and sensitizations when used as intended; neither intolerance reactions in terms of skin irritation nor allergic reactions (contact dermatitis) were detected.
Seedling Mark (Industrially Compostable)
Sparkle pads have been tested according to EN 13432 and they have been certified industrially compostable by TUV Austria.
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Sparkle pads have been tested according to EN 13432 and they have been certified industrially compostable by TUV Austria.
Biodegradation study in industrial composting conditions
Sparkle pads have been tested according to ISO 14855 (Standard Test Method for Determination of the Ultimate Aerobic Biodegradability of Plastic Materials under Controlled Composting Conditions). Sparkle pads reached 90% biodegradation in less than 90 days. According to the standard, the test sample must reach 90% biodegradation in 180 days to pass the test.
Disintegration study in industrial composting conditions
The physical disintegration of Sparkle pads in industrial composting conditions has been tested according to ISO 16929 (Standard Test Method for Determination of the Degree of Disintegration of Plastic Material under Defined Composting Conditions in a Pilot-scale Test). Sparkle pads reached a disintegration percentage of 100% in less than 8 weeks. According to the test standard, 90% of test material should disintegrate and break down into pieces smaller than 2 mm in size after a 12-week period.
Biodegradation and disintegration of any product depends on a number of factors such as the disposal location and other specific conditions. Learn more
Vegan by The Vegan Society
Sparkle pads, liners, and tampons are certified vegan by The Vegan Society of the United Kingdom.
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Sparkle pads, liners, and tampons are certified vegan by The Vegan Society of the United Kingdom.
The Vegan Trademark is a vegan product certification regulated by The Vegan Society, the non-profit organization that created and defined the word ‘vegan’ in 1944.
Sparkle plant-based period products are vegan, which means that they are not tested on animals and they do not contain any animal-derived ingredients.
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
Sparkle tampons are made using 100% Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton.
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Sparkle tampons are made using 100% Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton.
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is recognized as the world’s leading processing standard for products made from certified organically-produced raw materials. It includes strict environmental and social criteria for operations along the entire cotton supply chain.
Products carrying the GOTS logos contain the credible assurance of organic origin of the product, along with the stamp of environmentally and socially responsible processing.
Vegan by The Vegetarian Society
Sparkle products are vegan-approved by The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom.
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Sparkle products are vegan-approved by The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom.
Established in 1847, The Vegetarian Society is a dynamic and well-known organization, respected around the globe.
Many commercial/conventional period products can contain animal-derived ingredients and can be tested on animals, causing harm to them. At Sparkle, we believe that testing period products or their ingredients should not put any animal in harm’s way.
Sparkle plant-based period products are vegan, which means that they are not tested on animals and do not contain animal-derived ingredients.
Sparkle Pads’ Manufacturing Facility Certifications
