Yes, there are several certification standards for natural products suppliers. The following are some common ones:
- Cosmos Certification: Managed by the international non-profit organization COSMOS-standard AISBL, it is one of the most authoritative and influential natural and organic cosmetics standards globally. The standard was jointly established by five European authorities, including BDIH in Germany, The Soil Association in the UK, ICEA in Italy, Cosmebio in France, and ECOCERT in France. It aims to unify the evaluation standards for natural and organic ingredients in cosmetics and includes four types of labels: Cosmos Organic, Cosmos Natural, Cosmos Certified, and Cosmos Approved.
- NATRUE Certification: Developed and managed by the International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association (NATRUE), this standard emphasizes the true content of natural ingredients and the transparency of the manufacturing process, and has been widely recognized in Europe and many other countries around the world. NATRUE labels can be used for the certification of finished products, raw materials, and formulas. Finished products are divided into two levels: Natural Cosmetics and Organic Cosmetics. The latter requires that at least 95% of the natural - source ingredients are from organic cultivation.
- USDA Organic Certification: Managed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in accordance with the regulations of the National Organic Program (NOP), it is applicable to cosmetics, body care, or personal care products containing agricultural - source ingredients. Products that meet the relevant standards of organic cultivation, processing, and labeling can apply for this certification and be divided into four levels according to the organic content: 100% Organic, Organic, Made with Organic Ingredients, and Less than 70 percent organic ingredients.
- Natural Product Association (NPA) Standard: The NPA was founded in 1936 and represents more than 10,000 natural product companies. The NPA Natural Standard is based on natural ingredients, safety, responsibility, and sustainability. Products labeled "natural" should be composed of only or almost only natural ingredients, avoid any ingredients suspected of posing a risk to human health, not use animal testing, and use biodegradable ingredients and environmentally - friendly packaging.
- Dermatest® Natural Origin Certification: This certification is launched by the German Dermatest®. Based on the ISO 16128 - 1 and 16128 - 2 standards, it uses the "Natural Origin Index" to score and evaluate each ingredient in the product formula. When, after weighted calculation, ≥ 95% of the ingredients in the product formula meet the definition of "derived natural ingredients", the product can obtain this certification.
