This lovely sorting box is made in Germany from solid Sustainability-certified* high quality wood sourced from sustainably managed forests, all paint used is made from bee wax and is wather-colour based. Safety tested and totally child-friendly. * We're not allowed mention which certificate because of bizarre bureaucracy, for details search our site for 'Not allowed to say FSC'. Feel great about where it comes from What's it packaged in? Cardboard boxes Shipping packaging from manufacturer to us: Cardboard boxes Plastic-free? Yes Vegan? No as paint containsbeewax Free from testing on animals? Yes Reused upcycled or recycled? No Feel great about where it goes after you've used it Biodegradable / compostable? Yes Reusable / refillable? Yes, great to reuse such durable toys Recyclable? Yes Feel great about you and your child using it Great for ages: 24m+ Shelf life: Indefinite Awards: Selecta have won many and varied awards for their wide range of high quality toy designs Safety standards met: Yes, in addition certified by TÜV (German Technical Inspection Association safety and pollutant test) which has higher standards than the EU regulations Solvent-free? yes Gluten-free? yes Peanut-free? yes Soy-free? yes Lactose-free? yes Easy to wash-off clothes / skin? n/a Improvements we're working on in this product: We love the Selecta Toys :) Care/use instructions Wipe with damp cloth and soapy water.