Taiga Transparency
Fewer promises.
More knowledge.
Good decisions start with good information. Discover what lies behind a product and what the information about it is based on.
Product information · Origin · Materials · Evidence
We don't just show what is claimed.
We show what it's based on.
A promise alone says little. What matters is whether a statement relates to this exact product, whether it is supported by a source and whether it is presented with the right context. That's exactly what the module shows on every product page: every statement with its type of evidence, source and limitations.
Know what's
behind it.
Behind every product at Taiga is our Transparency Intelligence model. It brings together information from manufacturers, suppliers, certifications and public databases, links it into a knowledge network and compares individual statements with the available evidence. So you can decide for yourself what matters to you.
Reduced harmful substances
The twelve criteria show what we examine, not what a product automatically fulfils. On the product page, the “How we check” link opens the same window and also shows what is evidenced for that specific product.
Knowledge instead of
green buzzwords.
This product. Not just this brand.
A statement applies to the product on whose page it appears. If it applies only to part of it, such as the bottle and not its contents, this is stated.
Every statement needs a basis.
Manufacturer's information, a verified certificate or public database: the type of evidence is shown for every statement, with the quotation in the evidence window.
No data? No claim.
Where the source is missing, we show the criterion as open. This does not mean that the product fails to meet it, only that we cannot substantiate it.
Complex in the background.
Clear in everyday life.
A brief statement can be underpinned by many connections: materials, manufacturing, certificates, applicable requirements and sources. Taiga Transparency puts this complexity into context, so you don't have to research it yourself.
And if you have a question: the question field in the module answers only with what is evidenced and tells you when evidence is missing.
Discover the technology ↗Thousands of questions.
A clearer answer.
Source → Context → Evidence → Statement
Behind Taiga Transparency
is research.
The model behind Taiga Transparency is a research and development initiative. The Certification Body for Research Allowance (BSFZ) has certified it as research and development within the meaning of the Research Allowance Act. That is why we display the BSFZ seal.
The seal is available exclusively to companies carrying out research and development in this sense. It certifies the innovative capabilities of companies subject to taxation in Germany.
What the seal does not say: It is neither an environmental nor a product seal. It confirms our research work, not a product's environmental impact. What has been established for an individual product is shown by the module on its product page, together with its source and scope.
About the Certification Body ↗Transparency also means
showing the limits.
Is Taiga Transparency a sustainability seal?
No. Taiga Transparency presents specific product information together with its source and puts it into context. There is no overall rating, no points, no stars and no comparison between products.
Has every product been checked?
The module appears on every product page. Information is only shown when supported by a source. Where we have not yet reviewed a source, the criterion is listed as open under “What we are still checking”, and we are working through the brands one by one.
What does “manufacturer's statement” mean?
The manufacturer says it themselves, on their website, product page or in their datasheet. We show the quotation, the source and the date on which we read it. A verified certificate is something different, and we identify each as what it is.
What does “certificate verified” mean?
The issuer of a seal maintains a public register, and we have checked it there: the certificate applies to this manufacturer or product, and it is valid. If there is no register, we show the seal as a “seal under review” and explain what the issuer checks and what it does not.
What does “seal under review” mean?
The manufacturer names a seal, but we were unable to verify it in a register. We show it together with an explanation of what the issuer awards it for. It does not count as environmental information in the module.
Why does a product only show one or two pieces of information?
Because only that many pieces of information have a source. We do not fill gaps with assumptions. Missing information does not mean that the product fails to meet a criterion; it means that we cannot substantiate it yet.
What is a “scope” for a piece of information?
Each piece of information applies to a specific part. “Recyclable as scrap metal”, for example, applies to a pot's steel body, not its glass lid. The scope is stated with each piece of information so that you do not apply it to the entire product.
Why don't Taiga's own product descriptions count as sources?
Because we are the retailer. Any piece of information needs a source outside our shop: the manufacturer's website or datasheet, a seal register or a public database.
Which public databases do you use?
For substances, we use the REACH and SCIP databases of the European Chemicals Agency; for cosmetic ingredients, INCI lists; and for seals, the issuers' registers. The section “How we check” above shows which database applies to which criterion.
What does “CO₂ & renewable energy” mean in your information?
We only show CO₂ information when it has a defined framework: a calculation, a reference year and independent verification. We do not show blanket claims such as “climate neutral” without this framework. This reflects EU Directive 2024/825, which has applied since September 2026.
Why isn't “vegan” listed as environmental information?
Vegan means that materials and ingredients contain no animal-derived components. It says nothing about their environmental impact. That is why we show it as information, but not as environmental information.
Can I ask the module a question?
Yes. The question field in the module only answers with what has been substantiated for this product. If evidence is missing, it says so. It does not make up answers.
What happens if information changes?
Sources are reviewed regularly. Information that the manufacturer withdraws or that a source disproves is removed from the product page. If a rule changes, we review the information that depends on it.
Can a manufacturer submit information?
Yes. Manufacturers and brands can send us datasheets, certificates and register entries. They are only shown once we have reviewed and assigned them, together with their source and date. Write to hello@taiga.green.
Where can I see the sources?
Directly beside the relevant piece of information: tapping the row opens the evidence panel with the quotation, source, type of evidence and scope. The “How we check” link in the module explains the process.
Making informed choices starts
with understanding.
Discover products whose properties are described in a clear, traceable way, with sources instead of slogans.
Knowledge that stays with you.
Our first step is Taiga Transparency, right where you find the product. In future, the same product knowledge will also help you compare products, at checkout and after purchase—for example, with care, repairs and disposal.
Further applications are part of our development vision.
Fewer promises. More knowledge.