For product and ingredient certification or raw material approval, manufacturers can choose from 10 COSMOS authorised
certification bodies, listed in alphabetical order below. COSMOS works closely with all certification bodies to ensure a consistent implementation of the COSMOS-standard so regardless who you are certified with, consumers can trust the COSMOS-signature. Please contact your chosen certification body directly to request application forms and assistance throughout the application process.
certification bodies, listed in alphabetical order below. COSMOS works closely with all certification bodies to ensure a consistent implementation of the COSMOS-standard so regardless who you are certified with, consumers can trust the COSMOS-signature. Please contact your chosen certification body directly to request application forms and assistance throughout the application process.
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THE COMPLETE COSMOS-STANDARD DOCUMENT
Here you can read and download the complete COSMOS-standard document, plus some useful guides to complement it. The standard document that defines the COSMOS requirements and definitions for organic and/or natural cosmetics. Relevant for manufacturers, brands, consumers, Certification and Accreditation Bodies and companies.
You can also use the search function on the document to search a specific word or phrase within the COSMOS-standard document.
FURTHER INFORMATION
COSMOS-standard official documents:
A guide intended to give guidance on interpreting technical points and criteria in the COSMOS-standard. Relevant for Certification and Accreditation Bodies, companies.
A guide intended to give guidance on satisfying the minimum requirements for labelling products according to the COSMOS-standard as from time to time amended. Relevant for Certification and Accreditation Bodies, companies.
Manual setting out the accreditation and certification requirements. Relevant for Certification and Accreditation Bodies.
The statues of the COSMOS-standard AISBL. Relevant for members, including Certification Bodies.
COSMOS databases:
You can also download the complete COSMOS-standard document here:
HOW TO CERTIFY A PRODUCT OR INGREDIENT
Apply to market organic and natural cosmetic products and ingredients using the COSMOS-standard logo.