What we do differently at Tojo Cosmetics as a pet cosmetic manufacturer

The market for pet care products is growing rapidly and many are looking for a suitable pet cosmetic manufacturer. At the same time, it is only very loosely regulated by law. Many suppliers are exploiting this very gap. As a manufacturer of animal cosmetics, we see products every day that appear to be high quality, but are based on outdated, cheap chemicals – technologies from the last century that have nothing to do with modern skin and coat care.

Together with our partner company, Tojo Cosmetics GmbH, we are showing that there is another way: with sound development, modern raw material selection and a clear stance on safety and quality.

An unregulated market with many grey areas

Pet care products are not subject to European cosmetics regulations, but are legally considered consumer goods. For many pet cosmetics manufacturers, this means minimal requirements, hardly any regulatory controls and a great deal of room for interpretation.

Instead of a complete INCI declaration, a rough summary of the contents such as ‘contains <5% anionic surfactants’ is often sufficient.

This statement does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about quality, skin compatibility or technical standard, but is deliberately used to market inferior formulations as ‘gentle’ or “natural”.

Legally, hazardous substances contained in the product must be assessed and the corresponding warnings from the safety data sheets must be included. This also includes hazard pictograms and statements such as ‘Causes serious eye irritation’ .

Many pet cosmetics manufacturer simply omit these warnings – not because they are not required, but because warning symbols do not fit well with marketing and are rarely checked by the authorities. The result is products that are legally borderline but appear ‘harmless’ at first glance.

As your pet cosmetic manufacturer: Formulating without warning symbols

At Tojo Cosmetics, we consciously take a different approach. As a manufacturer of animal cosmetics, we have jointly built up our own library of raw materials and recipes, consisting exclusively of substances that do not require hazardous substance labelling.

The result is animal care products without warning symbols, without legal grey areas and without compromising on performance, stability or sensory quality – and, above all, products that can be used with a clear conscience by pet owners, groomers and veterinarians.

Animal care is not ‘human cosmetics with fur’

A key mistake made by many suppliers is that animal products are derived from human recipes. A responsible pet cosmetics manufacturer knows that this does not work.

There are significant differences:

– The pH value of dog skin differs significantly from that of human skin.

– Animals have an extremely sensitive sense of smell.

– Certain oils and fragrances can be problematic or even dangerous for animals.

– Some vegetable oils popular in human products are not suitable for daily animal care.

That is why we at Tojo Cosmetics develop each formula specifically for each animal species – tailored to their skin, coat, sensory perception and behaviour. No transfer of human standards, but genuine animal care expertise.

Preservation is an often underestimated risk

Many pet cosmetics manufacturers still use preservatives that have long been banned in human cosmetics, such as isothiazolinones.

These substances are highly allergenic and can:

– cause skin problems in animals,

– trigger contact allergies in humans and

– lead to sensitisation in the long term.

Precisely because pet owners have close contact with their animals on a daily basis, this is an underestimated risk. We consistently refrain from using such systems and rely on modern, skin-friendly preservation strategies.

Development and production from a single source

A crucial difference: our partner company Tojo Cosmetics not only develops pet care products, but also manufactures them.

For our customers, this means:

– short distances between development and production,

– clean scaling from laboratory samples to series production,

– reproducible quality,

– clear responsibilities.

Whether shampoo, paw care, spray or special product: formulation, raw material selection, manufacturing and quality control are seamlessly integrated.

Why Tojo Cosmetics is different as pet cosmetic manufacturer

As your pet cosmetic manufacturer we stand for:

– modern formulations adapted to skin physiology

– No hazardous substance labelling, no warning symbols

– No allergenic preservatives

– Zero outdated surfactant systems

– Genuine product development instead of marketing cosmetics

We develop animal care products not because it is permissible to do less, but because animals deserve more.

Are you planning your own animal care brand or would you like to raise existing products to a new level of quality?

Then arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with the development experts at Tojo Cosmetics.

Together, we develop and produce safe, modern and responsible pet care products – from the initial idea to market readiness.

Get inspiration from our own brand, ‘Elbpfoten’.