Colgate Total Original Schutz toothpaste

Colgate is a global leader in oral hygiene, with a heritage dating back to the early 19th century in the United States. The brand was famously founded by William Colgate as a starch, soap, and candle business in New York City. Over two centuries, it has evolved into the world's most recognizable toothpaste brand.

Today, Colgate is the primary brand of the American multinational consumer products company, Colgate-Palmolive. Due to its massive global scale, manufacturing is distributed across numerous facilities worldwide to meet regional demand. For the European market, production often occurs in plants located in countries like Poland (Swidnica) or other EU-based facilities.

Colgate-Palmolive remains the ultimate owner, managing a diverse portfolio that includes home care, personal care, and pet nutrition. The brand continues to maintain its headquarters in New York, USA, while operating through local subsidiaries like CP GABA in Germany for regional distribution and marketing.