Taiga Transparency
Fewer promises.
More knowledge.
Good decisions start with good information. Discover what lies behind a product and what its claims are based on.
Product information · Origin · Materials · Evidence
We don't just show what is claimed.
We show what it is based on.
A promise alone says little. What matters is whether a claim relates to this exact product, whether it is supported by a source and whether it is presented in an understandable context. That is exactly what the module shows on every product page: every claim, along 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 cross-checks individual claims against the available evidence. So you can decide for yourself what matters to you.
Reduced harmful substances
The twelve criteria show what we investigate, 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 claim applies to the product on whose page it appears. If it applies only to part of the product, such as the bottle and not its contents, this is stated.
Every claim needs a basis.
Manufacturer information, a verified certification or a public database: the type of evidence is shown with every claim, and the quotation appears 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 short statement can be underpinned by many connections: materials, manufacturing, certifications, 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 only answers with what is evidenced, and says so when evidence is missing.
Discover the technology ↗Thousands of questions.
A clearer answer.
Source → Context → Evidence → Claim
Behind Taiga Transparency
lies research.
The model behind Taiga Transparency is a research and development project. The Certification Body for Research Allowance (BSFZ) has certified it as research and development within the meaning of the German Research Allowance Act. That is why we display the BSFZ seal.
The seal is made available exclusively to companies that carry out research and development in this sense. It certifies the innovation capabilities of companies subject to tax 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 substantiated for an individual product is shown in the module on its page, together with the source and scope.
About the Certification Body ↗“As a customer, I don’t want to have to wonder whether a product claim is accurate. I simply want to be able to rely on it.”
Axel Böhm · Founder
Transparency also means
showing the limits.
Is Taiga Transparency an environmental label?
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?
Every product page displays the module. 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 still need to check”, 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 data sheet. We show the quote, the source and the date on which we read it. A verified certificate is something different, and we describe both for what they are.
What does “Certificate verified” mean?
A seal whose issuer maintains a public register, which we have checked: the certificate applies to this manufacturer or product, and it is valid. If there is no register, we show the seal as “Seal in context” and explain what it does and does not verify.
What does “Seal in context” mean?
The manufacturer mentions 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 show only one or two claims?
Because only that many claims have a source. We do not fill gaps with assumptions. Missing information does not mean that the product fails to meet a criterion, only that we cannot substantiate it yet.
What is a “scope” for a claim?
Every claim 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 for every claim so that you do not apply it to the product as a whole.
Why do Taiga’s own product texts not count as a source?
Because we are the retailer. A claim needs a source outside our shop: the manufacturer’s website or data sheet, a seal register or a public database.
Which public databases do you use?
For substances, 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 explains which database applies to which criterion.
What does “CO₂ & renewable energy” mean here?
We only show information about CO₂ 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 is “vegan” not shown as environmental information?
Vegan means that materials and ingredients contain no animal-derived components. It says nothing about 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 information substantiated for this product. If evidence is missing, it says so. It does not make up answers.
What happens when information changes?
Sources are reviewed again regularly. Information that the manufacturer withdraws or that a source disproves disappears 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 data sheets, certificates and register entries. They are only displayed once we have reviewed and categorised them, with the source and date. Contact us via the chat.
Where can I see the sources?
Directly beside the relevant information: tapping the row opens the evidence window with the quote, source, type of evidence and scope. The “How we check” link in the module explains the process.
Making informed decisions begins
with understanding.
Discover products whose properties are described clearly and traceably, with sources rather than buzzwords.
Knowledge that stays with you.
Our first step is Taiga Transparency directly on the product. In future, the same product knowledge will also help you compare products, complete your purchase and manage products after buying them, for example when it comes to care, repairs and disposal.
Further applications are part of our development vision.
Fewer promises. More knowledge.