Kosher Status of Toothpaste
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Question
Does toothpaste with flavor require kosher certification?
Answer
If there is no flavor, kosher certification is not required. If there is flavor, it is preferable to have kosher certification. If there is no kosher option available, it can be used without certification. However, if it is a medicinal toothpaste, such as one prescribed by a doctor that cannot be obtained kosher, post facto it does not require kosher certification because it is not swallowed and not intended for that purpose. However, for small children who tend to swallow the toothpaste, it might require kosher certification. Nevertheless, in practice, since it is not meant for consumption, even if swallowed, it does not require kosher certification.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 103
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