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.

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

The US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) is an American organization responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of drugs, biological products, and medical devices.
The ISO 13485 certification demonstrates that we meet strict regulatory requirements for our medical devices through increased transparency while  maintaining high-quality standards through documentation, tracking, and feedback loops.
The ISO 9001 certification focuses on quality and consistency - it ensures that we deliver high-quality products consistently that meet all regulatory requirements.
The ISO 45001 certification demonstrates that there are company-wide policies in place to ensure improved employee safety, reduce workplace risks, and to create better & safer working conditions.
The ISO 14001 certification focuses on developing an environmental management system for an organization by implementing policies and objectives that take legal policies and other requirements about significant environmental aspects into account.