Mainz, 28.09.2026
As a manufacturer of baby care products, the well-being and safety of babies are our top priority. That is why we take ÖKO-TEST's current assessment of our baby almond oil very seriously and want to explain transparently how we are dealing with the results.
As part of the preliminary communication regarding the test results, ÖKO-TEST initially informed us of evidence of phthalates in very low concentrations. We wanted to investigate this finding immediately and therefore had the batch in question tested by an independent laboratory without delay.
No phthalates were detected in the sample we tested. We have already provided ÖKO-TEST with the results of this control analysis before publication. You can also find the analysis here.
Later, we were sent updated test results which now showed evidence of MOSH/MOAH.
Unfortunately, we did not have sufficient time to conduct our own review of this newly communicated finding before publication. We therefore arranged for this finding to be tested by an independent laboratory immediately after publication.
The values currently published by ÖKO-TEST for our baby almond oil are 55.0 mg/kg MOSH (C10–C50) and 2.20 mg/kg MOAH (C10–C50).
We deliberately do not want to make a premature assessment of these values at this time. For us, the first priority is to review the finding ourselves under suitable and verifiable conditions. Only on this basis can we assess how the results should be interpreted and whether further measures are necessary.
What are MOSH and MOAH?
MOSH and MOAH are collective terms for components of mineral oil. They can enter products through raw materials, production processes, or packaging materials, among other sources. While MOSH stands for saturated mineral oil hydrocarbons, MOAH refers to aromatic mineral oil hydrocarbons.
Our baby almond oil is COSMOS Natural certified natural cosmetics. We deliberately use carefully selected natural raw materials in our products and attach great importance to their quality and purity. At the same time, unintentional traces of certain substances in complex supply and manufacturing processes cannot always be completely ruled out. This is why it is important to us to take any potential irregularities seriously, investigate their cause in a verifiable manner, and – where necessary – take appropriate measures.
This is exactly what we are currently doing with regard to the MOSH/MOAH finding published by ÖKO-TEST. We are having the batch in question independently tested so that we can verify the results and better understand their cause. We will communicate the results transparently.
Our goal is to develop products that we can use in our own families with a good conscience. That is why we take every irregularity seriously, examine it carefully, and stand for an open and transparent approach to such results.
We will keep you updated!
