ToxFox: Der Produktcheck

BUND e.V. product check app

Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e. V. · de.bund.toxfox

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v4.2.0-g 3.2 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.2.0-g (41466)
Updated: Oct 8, 2026 (yesterday)
APK size: 3.2 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Health & Fitness (app)
Listed since: Mar 3, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 9 (1 sensitive)
Website: bund.net/kontakt
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

ToxFox: Der Produktcheck is an app by Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e. V. in the Health & Fitness category, listed since at least March 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 4.1.0-g, the APK shrank from 7.5 MB to 3.2 MB. Since version 4.0.38-g, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.1.3-g.

What's new in v4.2.0-g

Verbesserungen am Scanner

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Over 3 million people already use ToxFox Detect harmful substances and put pressure on manufacturers: With ToxFox, you become a sleuth and make a statement for greater transparency and better products! Many products contain harmful substances. The German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) developed ToxFox so you can test cosmetics and everyday products for them. The Cosmetics Check Scan the barcode – detect toxins. ToxFox provides you with instant information on more than 250,000 cosmetic and personal care products. Whether it's hormonal pollutants, PFAS, nanoparticles, or microplastics – ToxFox uncovers them for you! Simply scan the barcode on the packaging. The Toxic Question for Everyday Products With the Toxic Question feature, ToxFox detects harmful substances in everyday products such as toys, household goods, hygiene products, furniture, carpets, shoes, textiles, and electronic devices. You can use ToxFox to directly contact the manufacturer to ask if the product contains harmful substances. The company is legally obligated to respond within 45 days. A simple question with a twofold impact. Manufacturers are realizing: Products must be free of harmful substances! And contaminated products become unsold stock. Support ToxFox Over three million people use ToxFox from BUND e.V. – free of charge. We want to keep it that way. Support our work with a donation: www.bund.net/toxfox-spende Privacy notice: www.bund.net/toxfox-impressum ToxFox website of BUND: www.bund.net/toxfox

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v4.0.38-g. Since v4.1.0-g it requires Android 8.0+.

v4.2.0-g LATEST Oct 8, 2026 3.2 MB TRUSTED v4.1.3-g May 21, 2026 7.6 MB TRUSTED v4.1.0-g Feb 16, 2026 7.5 MB TRUSTED v4.0.38-g Apr 25, 2024 9.8 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 8, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Peter Farkas” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 8, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 8, 2026
Signed byCN=Peter Farkas
Signing certificate (SHA-1)8A:04:79:C8:BB:30:C5:04:20:27:96:60:A8:5D:33:CD:D1:E3:96:82
File MD56f33a08bff22440c4e3500b2ec9fb5e4
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

ToxFox: Der Produktcheck requests 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) de.bund.toxfox.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

ToxFox: Der Produktcheck APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of ToxFox: Der Produktcheck for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 4.0.38-g is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.0.38-g · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the ToxFox: Der Produktcheck APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 6f33a08bff22440c4e3500b2ec9fb5e4.