ECOCERT COSMOS: Achieve Sustainable Cosmetics Compliance

ECOCERT COSMOS Certification: A Mark of True Sustainability in Cosmetics

Sustainability is now a key factor in consumer choices, especially in the cosmetics and personal care industry. More than ever, customers seek brands that actively protect the planet. One of the most credible ways to demonstrate this commitment is through ECOCERT COSMOS Certification.

What Is COSMOS Certification?

The COSMOS Standard is a globally recognized certification for organic and natural cosmetics. It sets rigorous requirements to ensure that every stage of a product’s lifecycle—from ingredient sourcing to packaging—meets high standards of safety, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.

Key COSMOS Certification Criteria

To earn COSMOS certification, products must meet strict benchmarks, including:

• Eco-friendly production – Manufacturing must minimize environmental impact and protect human health.

• Green chemistry – Only safe, sustainable chemicals are allowed.

• Sustainable resource use – Natural resources must be managed responsibly.

• Biodiversity protection – Companies must preserve ecosystems and respect biodiversity.

• No harmful ingredients – Petrochemicals, GMOs, and synthetic dyes are strictly prohibited.

• Recyclable packaging – Materials must be designed for recycling or reuse.

For COSMOS ORGANIC certification, products must also contain:

• At least 95% organic plant-based ingredients

• At least 20% organic ingredients in the total formula (excluding water and minerals)

The Certification Process

COSMOS certification is administered by approved Certification Bodies (CBs) and includes:

1. Document and ingredient review

2. On-site audits (covering manufacturing, packaging, and storage)

3. Assessment of environmental practices

4. Final evaluation and certification

Depending on product complexity, certification can take several months. But the result is a globally respected label—COSMOS ORGANIC or COSMOS NATURAL—that tells consumers your brand meets the highest sustainability standards.

Why It Matters

COSMOS certification is more than a label—it's a symbol of trust, transparency, and environmental stewardship. For consumers, it ensures that products are safe, ethical, and planet-friendly. For brands, it offers a powerful competitive edge in a market that values authenticity and sustainability.

Navigate Certification with Confidence

Freyr makes the certification journey simple. From documentation and audits to CAPA closures, we help brands achieve COSMOS compliance efficiently and effectively.

Ready to get certified?Contact Freyr today to begin your path to COSMOS certification.