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.
Trust in organic and natural cosmetics
The COSMOS-standard is currently under review and a new version will be published in 2022.
The consultation on the proposed changes is running from the 30th of March until the 31st of May. All companies with COSMOS certified products or ingredients will be contacted directly by their Certification Body with the details of the proposed changes and how to participate in the consultation. If you are not already certified but would like to take part in the consultation please contact us directly on info@cosmos-standard.org
COSMOS-STANDARD
DOCUMENTS . FORMS . DATABASES . INFO
COSMOS STANDARD DOCUMENTS
For companies and manufacturers already certified or preparing for certification to the COSMOS-standard:
NEW TO COSMOS?
See introductory information for new businesses and manufacturers here:
How manufacturers and brand owners can apply for certification of cosmetic products and ingredients
COSMOS STANDARD DATABASES
For companies and manufacturers already certified or preparing for certification to the COSMOS:
Physically processed and chemically processed agro-ingredients with organic content that meet the COSMOS-standard
Non-organic raw materials that are approved for use in cosmetics products certified to the COSMOS-standard
*Note: The Approved Raw materials database has restricted access limited to clients of authorised Certification Bodies.
CONFIRM AUTHENTICITY OF A COSMOS NATURAL OR COSMOS ORGANIC PRODUCT
For consumers, distributors, stockists or anyone needing to confirm authenticity of a COSMOS ORGANIC or COSMOS NATURAL certification on a cosmetic product. The database includes all certified organic and natural cosmetics, makeup and skincare brands and beauty products. Many products display a wide range of claims such as clean beauty, chemical free, non-toxic or GM free. Only independent certification to a recognised standard such as COSMOS guarantees that the product is a genuine organic or natural product.
FOR COSMOS GROUP MEMBERS AND CERTIFICATION BODIES
Information for the COSMOS founding group members and the COSMOS Certification Bodies
APPLYING TO BECOME AN AUTHORISED CERTIFICATION BODY
Authorised Certification Bodies are required to meet the obligations of authorisation as defined in the COSMOS-standard, in our COSMOS-standard Control Manual and to become an associate member of the COSMOS-standard AISBL as defined in the COSMOS-standard bylaws.
The application process and the requirements are summarised here in the application process for Certification Bodies.