Quality · inputs
Ingredients and materials need specifications, not adjectives
An ingredient or material name is only the beginning. Identity, grade, composition, source, contaminants, compatibility, intended use and finished-product context determine what the input means.
Confirmed sourcing position
Designed and manufactured in Europe
The current company position is that portfolio products are designed and manufactured in Europe, with more than 60% of materials and components sourced in Europe.
This is a portfolio-level sourcing statement, not a promise that every ingredient in every product is European. Product-specific origin wording must follow the relevant supply record and legal labelling requirements.
Review point
The percentage should be checked against purchasing and specification data whenever the supply base changes. A current website statement should not outlive its evidence.
- IdentityCorrect chemical, botanical, food, fibre or material identity
- GradeSuitability for the intended product and market
- SpecificationAccepted ranges, purity, composition and test requirements
- Supplier evidenceDeclarations, certificates, traceability and change notifications
- CompatibilityBehaviour in the finished formula, packaging or construction
- OriginStated only at the level supported by records
Different category, different language
From INCI to fibre composition
| Category | Public input language | Key caution |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | INCI ingredient list and functional context | Order and presence do not reveal every concentration or prove a claim. |
| Food supplements | Nutrient/substance identity and amount per daily portion | Ingredient presence does not authorise a disease or health claim. |
| Home care | Ingredient classes, label disclosures and safety information | “Probiotic” or “oxygen-based” does not remove precautions. |
| Textiles | Fibre composition, filling, construction and care | Marketing material names cannot replace required fibre information. |
Environmental wording
Narrow claims are more trustworthy
Telmone.nl may describe a documented feature such as ingredient origin, concentration, reusable packaging component, fibre type or Europe-sourcing proportion. It does not treat “natural”, “eco”, “green” or “sustainable” as self-proving conclusions.
Plant-derived ingredients can still require safety controls. Synthetic ingredients can have defined purity and performance advantages. Environmental impact depends on sourcing, manufacture, transport, use and disposal—not one label word.
Primary references
- European Commission CosIng cosmetic ingredients database
- EU Food Supplements Directive 2002/46/EC
- EU Regulation (EU) 2026/405 on detergents and surfactants
- EU Textile Fibre Names and Labelling Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011
- EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988
Links are provided for verification and context. The applicable law, official register or current product documentation takes precedence.
See how ingredient statements become claims
The responsible-claims page explains the evidence ladder and prohibited shortcuts.