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The defining ingredient company for the
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Ethically sourced essential oils, cosmetic bases, fragrances, and botanical extracts — supplied to the creators, formulators, and manufacturers who prize the quality of their finished goods.
CERTIFICATIONS
ECOCERT/COSMOS
The world's leading certification for organic farming, natural & organic cosmetics, textiles, food quality and safety, fair-trade, forestry practices, and home-use products — and the standard that unites it with four other European certification bodies.
CERTIFICATIONS
ECOCERT/COSMOS
The world's leading certification for organic farming, natural & organic cosmetics, textiles, food quality and safety, fair-trade, forestry practices, and home-use products — and the standard that unites it with four other European certification bodies.
THE CERTIFIER
What is ECOCERT?
ECOCERT, founded in France in the early 1990s, is now the world's leading certification for organic farming, natural & organic cosmetics, textiles, food quality and safety, fair-trade, forestry practices, and home-use products. The philosophy behind ECOCERT's establishment was to become the driving force behind sustainable economic growth that values our environment and natural resources, work towards healthier alternatives and solutions, as well as set the international standards required to unite global efforts in sustainable development.
ECOCERT GREENLIFE EST. 2009
ECOCERT Greenlife, a subsidiary of ECOCERT, is responsible for approving and certifying non-food products, including natural or organic cosmetics and raw materials. Established in 2009, it supports cosmetic companies that seek to join this revolutionary movement towards safer, more socially responsible, and planet-friendly long-term solutions.
THE CERTIFIER
What is ECOCERT?
ECOCERT, founded in France in the early 1990s, is now the world's leading certification for organic farming, natural & organic cosmetics, textiles, food quality and safety, fair-trade, forestry practices, and home-use products. The philosophy behind ECOCERT's establishment was to become the driving force behind sustainable economic growth that values our environment and natural resources, work towards healthier alternatives and solutions, as well as set the international standards required to unite global efforts in sustainable development.
ECOCERT GREENLIFE EST. 2009
ECOCERT Greenlife, a subsidiary of ECOCERT, is responsible for approving and certifying non-food products, including natural or organic cosmetics and raw materials. Established in 2009, it supports cosmetic companies that seek to join this revolutionary movement towards safer, more socially responsible, and planet-friendly long-term solutions.
THE STANDARD
What is the COSMOS Standard?
COSMOS STANDS FOR
COSMetic Organic and Natural Standard
The COSMOS standard was implemented in 2010 by five European organizations: BDIH (Germany), Cosmebio (France), ECOCERT Greenlife (France), Soil Association Certification (UK), and ICEA (Italy). The primary purpose of COSMOS is to align quality and sustainability standards across the international cosmetics sector to benefit all stakeholders, ensure transparency, and drive forth innovation.
THE STANDARD
What is the COSMOS Standard?
COSMOS STANDS FOR
COSMetic Organic and Natural Standard
The COSMOS standard was implemented in 2010 by five European organizations: BDIH (Germany), Cosmebio (France), ECOCERT Greenlife (France), Soil Association Certification (UK), and ICEA (Italy). The primary purpose of COSMOS is to align quality and sustainability standards across the international cosmetics sector to benefit all stakeholders, ensure transparency, and drive forth innovation.
OVERARCHING GOALS
COSMOS strives to achieve the following goals:
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Encourage the use of organic ingredients, products, and practices.
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Protect biodiversity, the environment, and the earth's natural resources.
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Establish manufacturing and operational processes that minimize risks to human health.
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Advance the principles of 'green chemistry' to reduce the use of hazardous elements and practices.
OVERARCHING GOALS
COSMOS strives to achieve the following goals:
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Encourage the use of organic ingredients, products, and practices.
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Protect biodiversity, the environment, and the earth's natural resources.
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Establish manufacturing and operational processes that minimize risks to human health.
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Advance the principles of 'green chemistry' to reduce the use of hazardous elements and practices.
THE FOUR SIGNATURES
The four main certification signatures offered by COSMOS
COSMOS Organic
for cosmetic products that are certified under the COSMOS standard (must meet the stated percentage of organic ingredients).
COSMOS Natural
for cosmetic products that are certified under the COSMOS standard (no minimum percentage of organic ingredients).
COSMOS Certified
for cosmetic ingredients or raw materials with organic content adhering to the COSMOS-standard.
COSMOS Approved
for cosmetic ingredients or raw materials with no organic content that are approved for products adhering to the COSMOS-standard.
THE FOUR SIGNATURES
The four main certification signatures offered by COSMOS
COSMOS Organic
for cosmetic products that are certified under the COSMOS standard (must meet the stated percentage of organic ingredients).
COSMOS Natural
for cosmetic products that are certified under the COSMOS standard (no minimum percentage of organic ingredients).
COSMOS Certified
for cosmetic ingredients or raw materials with organic content adhering to the COSMOS-standard.
COSMOS Approved
for cosmetic ingredients or raw materials with no organic content that are approved for products adhering to the COSMOS-standard.
THE FOUR SIGNATURES
The four main certification signatures offered by COSMOS
COSMOS Organic
for cosmetic products that are certified under the COSMOS standard (must meet the stated percentage of organic ingredients).
COSMOS Natural
for cosmetic products that are certified under the COSMOS standard (no minimum percentage of organic ingredients).
COSMOS Certified
for cosmetic ingredients or raw materials with organic content adhering to the COSMOS-standard.
COSMOS Approved
for cosmetic ingredients or raw materials with no organic content that are approved for products adhering to the COSMOS-standard.
HOW CERTIFICATION WORKS
The procedure for certification
The procedure for certification involves gaining initial approval of the product specification by an authorized certification body, followed by the approval of the planned product label design. After successful approval, the product can be launched with the appropriate COSMOS labelling and signature.
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Product specification approval
Initial approval of the product specification by an authorized certification body.
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Label design approval
Approval of the planned product label design.
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Launch
After successful approval, the product can be launched with the appropriate COSMOS labelling and signature.
HOW CERTIFICATION WORKS
The procedure for certification
The procedure for certification involves gaining initial approval of the product specification by an authorized certification body, followed by the approval of the planned product label design. After successful approval, the product can be launched with the appropriate COSMOS labelling and signature.
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Product specification approval
Initial approval of the product specification by an authorized certification body.
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Label design approval
Approval of the planned product label design.
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Launch
After successful approval, the product can be launched with the appropriate COSMOS labelling and signature.
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