COSMOS Organic and Natural Cosmetics
The COSMOS-standard sets the requirements for organic and natural cosmetics certification, from ingredient origin and processing to packaging and labelling.
At a glance
- Owner
- COSMOS-standard AISBL
- Signatures
- COSMOS ORGANIC and COSMOS NATURAL
- Certification
- By an authorised certification body, e.g. Soil Association
- Applies to
- Cosmetic products and ingredients
What COSMOS is
COSMOS is the international standard for organic and natural cosmetics. Products that meet it can carry the COSMOS ORGANIC or COSMOS NATURAL signature alongside the certification body’s logo, such as the Soil Association.
What it covers
- Origin and processing of ingredients, and the organic content of the product
- Composition rules for the finished product
- Manufacturing, storage and environmental management
- Packaging and labelling
Who needs it
Brands and manufacturers who want to make credible organic or natural claims for cosmetic products, and suppliers of certified ingredients.
How Cornerstone Helps
COSMOS: Software, Consultancy, Auditing and Training
Software
Keep formulations, raw material certificates and supplier approval for your COSMOS products controlled in Cornerstone.
From £775 a month + VAT, unlimited users
Consultancy
COSMOS certification and technical file management, including liaison with the certification body.
Audit & Inspection
Pre-certification audits of your COSMOS processes and records.
From £750 per day
Related services: Soil Association COSMOS Certification & Technical File Management · Global Label Review & Regulatory Compliance Checks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between COSMOS ORGANIC and COSMOS NATURAL?
COSMOS ORGANIC requires minimum organic content in the product; COSMOS NATURAL covers natural products without the organic content requirement. Both have rules on ingredients and processing.
Who certifies COSMOS products?
Authorised certification bodies, such as Soil Association Certification.
Book a Consultation Call
Tell us where you are with your certification and we will arrange a call to talk it through.
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