The French Tricolor served as the inspiration for the design of the new flag for the new nation, but the colors were chosen to represent the 'Three Guarantees' - Green symbolized independence, white was for the Roman Catholic religion, and red is for union of Americans and Europeans.
Making the world better, one answer at a time. The ADA website has a list of Seal of Acceptance products on its website. As of 2/11/2012, closeup is not on it. I was surprised, because I thought all toothpaste manufacturers would get this. I was disappointed because it tastes so good.
Some may be surprised to know that toothpaste does have a shelf life. The ADA now requires any toothpaste containing fluoride to carry an expiration date. Typically it is two years after the manufacture date. Now, while using expired toothpaste may not be as bad as say, drinking expired milk, it is probably best not to use it past the expiration date.