EFfCI GMP
Third-party certification framework specifically for manufacturing cosmetic ingredients, adding sector-specific GMP requirements to a quality-management framework.
Cosmetic certifications and standards
Explore the certification schemes, standards and verification programmes listed on Cosmetic Labs. Open a scheme to read its scope and find companies associated with it.
A scheme listing or company association does not establish current certification. Check the certificate holder, covered site or product, issuing body and validity before relying on a claim.
Manufacturing and product safety
IFS HPC
Certification of safety and quality management systems and production processes for household and personal care products.
ISO 22716 — Cosmetics GMP
Cosmetic manufacturing good-practice guidelines covering production, control, storage and shipment of cosmetic products. ISO develops the standard but does not certify organizations; certification must be verified with the issuing body. There is no universal ISO certification logo.
Natural and organic cosmetics
AIAB Bio Eco Cosmesi
Italian organic cosmetics scheme requiring compliance with its production specification and use of organic agricultural ingredients and defined ingredient restrictions.
Bioagricert — Cosmetic of Natural Origin
Bioagricert proprietary cosmetic certification category requiring at least 95% natural ingredients and ingredients of natural origin.
Bioagricert — Organic Cosmetic
Bioagricert proprietary cosmetic certification category requiring at least 51% organic ingredients by total product volume.
COSMOS NATURAL
International certification for natural cosmetic products meeting COSMOS requirements for ingredients, manufacturing and environmental management. It does not require the organic-content thresholds of COSMOS ORGANIC.
COSMOS ORGANIC
International certification for organic cosmetic products covering ingredient sourcing, formulation, processing and environmental requirements. Certified products must satisfy the COSMOS organic-content rules.
Demeter — Cosmetics and Personal Care
Biodynamic certification with specific processing, ingredient and labeling requirements for cosmetics and personal-care products.
Ecogarantie
Ecological product label covering cosmetics and personal hygiene, with ingredient and environmental requirements checked by independent control bodies.
ICEA Eco Bio Cosmetics
Voluntary cosmetic certification favoring organic ingredients and substances of natural origin, with environmental criteria, finished-product testing and independent controls.
NATRUE
International natural and organic cosmetics certification with criteria for ingredient origin, permitted processing and product composition. Certification is carried out by NATRUE-approved independent certifiers. Reference image identifies the scheme owner, not an on-product certification seal.
NSF/ANSI 305 — Personal Care Products Containing Organic Ingredients
American National Standard for personal care products containing at least 70 percent organic ingredients by weight, with requirements for the contains organic ingredients designation and permitted processing.
USDA Organic
US National Organic Program certification can cover cosmetics made with agricultural ingredients when they meet NOP production, handling and labelling rules. The USDA Organic seal is available for eligible certified organic and 100 percent organic products.
Vegan certifications and labels
Certified Vegan — Vegan Action
Vegan Action product certification for products without animal-derived ingredients or by-products and without animal testing under its published criteria. Cosmetics and personal-care products are explicitly eligible.
EVE VEGAN
Vegan certification covering exclusion of animal-derived ingredients, animal testing restrictions, factory controls and prevention of contamination between vegan and non-vegan production.
The Vegan Society — Vegan Trademark
Product and ingredient certification administered by The Vegan Society. Its standards address animal-derived ingredients, animal testing and contamination risks and can be applied to cosmetics and personal-care products.
V-Label Vegan
Licensed vegan product label based on V-Label criteria and approval by an authorised licensor. V-Label maintains distinct vegan and vegetarian categories; the vegan category is relevant to vegan cosmetics.
VEGANOK
Private vegan ethical guarantee scheme used for cosmetics and other products. Its official cosmetics guidance describes requirements excluding animal-derived components in ingredients and packaging and addressing animal testing.
Cruelty-free schemes
Leaping Bunny
Cruelty-free approval programme for cosmetic and household-product brands using a fixed cut-off date, supplier monitoring, annual recommitment and independent audit provisions under the applicable regional standard.
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies / Ultimate Cruelty-Free List
PETA programme identifying companies and brands whose animal-testing policies meet its requirements for ingredients, suppliers, formulations and finished products. A separate vegan designation identifies companies meeting its vegan criteria. Reference image identifies the scheme owner, not an on-product certification seal.
Environmental labels
EU Ecolabel — Cosmetic Products
The official European Union voluntary environmental label for cosmetics that meet product-group criteria intended to reduce impacts on water, air, soil and biodiversity throughout their life cycle.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel — Cosmetic Products
The official Nordic environmental label for cosmetics meeting life-cycle requirements for chemicals, renewable raw materials and packaging. Its cosmetics criteria cover products such as lotions, sunscreens, shampoo, soap and makeup.
Sourcing and specialist schemes
Fair for Life
Fair-trade certification programme combining social, environmental and fair-trade requirements across supply chains, including cosmetics. It supports ethical sourcing and long-term trading relationships.
Fairtrade — Cosmetics and Personal Care
Fairtrade certification and licensing can apply to cosmetics and personal-care products containing Fairtrade-certified agricultural ingredients, under the applicable product-composition and mark-use requirements. Reference image identifies the scheme owner, not an on-product certification seal.
Malaysia Halal — JAKIM
Malaysian halal certification covering cosmetic products and their manufacturing, with ingredient documentation, plant audit and a Halal Assurance System.
RSPO — Certified Sustainable Palm Oil
Palm-oil supply-chain certification and trademark programme relevant to palm oil and palm-derived ingredients used in cosmetics. Claims depend on the applicable certified supply-chain model.
UEBT — Sourcing with Respect
Ethical sourcing certification for botanical ingredients addressing biodiversity, sustainable use, benefit sharing, human and workers rights and community wellbeing. Botanical ingredients for beauty and personal care are within scope.