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First pacifier certified as "toothfriendly" (24.3.2009)

German pacifier manufacturer Novatex has developed the first pacifier with no known detrimental effect on teeth and jaw development. The pacifier named as “Dentistar” has been granted the recognized ‘Happy Tooth’ quality seal from the dental experts of Toothfriendly International. Read more

Swiss Bischofszell debutes toothfriendly ice tea (1.2.2009)

A Swiss-based beverage manufacturer Bishofszell has introduced the world first ice tea with a focus on healthy teeth. The new isomaltulose-sweetened beverage has been scientifically tested by the University of Zurich and is guaranteed safe for teeth. First to be launched in the leading Swiss retailer Migros in Spring 2009, the toothfriendly ice tea is going into German and UK supermarkets later this year. Read more

Belgians whip up first toothfriendly chocolate (1.2.2009)

It looks like chocolate, it tastes like chocolate, and it is chocolate – but it wont rot your teeth. Two Belgian chocolate specialists, Chocolaterie Smet and Daskalides, have just launched the first toothfriendly chocolate products. Also Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest chocolate manufacturer, knows the secret of dentist-friendly chocolate. Read more

EU: Dental health claims under scrutiny (11.11.2008)

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently approved a claim which states that 100% xylitol-sweetened chewing gum may reduce the risk of tooth decay, while rejecting a similar health claim to xylitol-sweetened candies. The "toothfriendly" health claim may continue to be made. Read more

Chocolate consumers turn toothfriendly (3.3.2008)

Recent EFSA statement supports health claims on products which contain non-cariogenic sugars

Barry Callebaut obtains dentists' endorsement for its newly developed toothfriendly chocolate (28. 9. 2007)

Barry Callebaut's new non-laxative chocolate receives "Happy Tooth" quality seal from Tooothfriendly International

Happy Tooth - en logotype för tandvänliga sötsaker in Sverige (27.9.2007)

Det ska vara lätt för alla att se vilka sötsaker som är tandvänliga.

Det menar den ickekommersiella tandvårdsorganisationen “Toothfriendly International” och lanserar därför en logotype för dokumenterat tandvänliga sötsaker – “Happy Tooth”, den lyckliga tanden.

October is Oral Health Month (7.9.2007)

Toothfriendly joins Colgate and the Dutch Dental association in campaigning for better oral health in the Netherlands.

Sugar-free chewing gum: Consistent Growth (15.7.2007)

Sugar-free chewing gum continues to dominate the international market. Whereas almost 100 per cent market penetration has already reached in some countries, developing markets show significant growths, reports Palatinit.

Toothfriendly at the ISM 2007 (25.1.2007)

New toothfriendly product launches introduced at the ISM. Download press release and product pictures here.

Happy Birthday, Happy Tooth (5.1.2007)

Toothfriendly International celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Happy Tooth Mark.

Läkerol goes very berry (30. 6. 2006)

Leaf presents a wide range of toothfriendly Läkerol pastilles. A new flavour, forest berry, was recently launched in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Espresso lovers sweet tooth (15.6.2006)

Perfetti has introduced an indulgence of creamy Espresso Van Melle drops for coffee connosseurs in the Benelux countries. Toothfriendly recommends! Read more

Mentos spreads it's wings (31.3.2006)

New Mentos Gum has been launched in the Benelux countries. The toothfriendly-certified gum is a brand extension to the successful freshmaker range. Read more

Toothfriendly beverage approved (15.3.2006)

Cargill Juice Beverage Applications has developed the first toothfriendly soft drink. "Smile" was tested and approved by Toothfriendly International.

Lidl goes Toothfriendly (2.1.2006)

Lidl labels it's whole range of sugar-free chewing gum with the "Happy Tooth" quality mark.

Toothfriendly sugar tagatose approved in the EU (16.12.2005)

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced the approval of tagatose as a Novel Food in the EU. 2006 may see the debut of tagatose candies marketed to children and health-conscious adults in Europe.

Chupa Chups expands toothfriendly lollipops (12.12.2005)

Chupa Chups continues to expand the successful Cremosa line with a new Caramel flavour. The creamy lollipop is positioned as a toothfriendly indulgence for the whole family.

Charity action: Chupa Chups supports healthy teeth (4.11.2005)

Chupa Chups is supporting the Toothfriendly Foundation with a generour annual contribution. The Foundation implements an oral hygiene education program at schools for underprivileged children.

Lawsuit against Ricola dismissed (11.10.2005)

A court has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Ricola in France. The herbal candies were proven toothfriendly.

Fisherman's Friend in Mini-Format (21.09.2005)

New minisize Fisherman's Friends is launched in Switzerland. Guaranteed strong and toothfriendly...

Happy Tooth awareness rockets in Switzerland (18.8.2005)

According to a recent study, 83% of the Swiss population recognizes the Happy Tooth as a guarantee for toothfriendly sweets.

Perfetti's Fruittella Light granted "toothfriendly" label (19.4.2005)

The new fruit chew passed the pH-test and was awarded with the Happy Tooth

Oral B teams up with Toothfriendly in Germany (12.4.2005)

Two recognozed institutions promoting dental health are now collaborating

BANAT and Toothfriendly International (1.3.2005)

Commitment to children's caries prevention

Toothfriendly Foundation for Caries Prevention (17.1.2005)

Toothfriendly International established a recognized charity