Cosmetics

• Why Should Personal Care Brands Get This Certificate?

  A natural/organic cosmetics certificate provides consumer trust, market differentiation and access to export markets.

• Technical Criteria in Natural Cosmetics: Ingredients and Production

  Natural cosmetics criteria cover the natural-origin ratio of ingredients, banned synthetics, the production method and packaging.

• How Is a Natural/Organic Cosmetics Certificate Obtained?

  Cosmetics certification consists of application, ingredient and formula review, facility inspection and approval.

• How Is the Natural/Organic Cosmetics Logo Used on Packaging?

  A cosmetics certification logo may be used only on certified products, according to the level and rules set by the standard.

• Cosmetics Accreditation (COSMOS, Ecocert) and Validity

  Logos of recognized standards such as COSMOS and Ecocert provide international acceptance for natural/organic cosmetics.

• Differences Between Natural and Organic Cosmetics

  Natural cosmetics focus on ingredients being natural-origin; organic cosmetics additionally require a certain organic content ratio.

• What Is a Natural/Organic Cosmetics Certificate and Why Does It Matter?

  A natural/organic cosmetics certificate is an independent body's confirmation that a personal care product is made with natural-origin ingredients and eco-friendly methods.