COSMOS is an international standard which enables the labelling of natural and/or organic cosmetics. All the products marked with the Ecocert/Cosmos logo have been verified from composition to processing and packaging to guarantee environmentally friendly production, development of the concept of green chemicals, responsible use of natural resources, respect for biodiversity, absence of petrochemical ingredient and GMO, and recyclable packaging.

Ingredients verification and formula validation
Validation of raw materials which have to belong to a selective list of authorized ingredients.
COSMOS verifies that all raw materials used are compliant to their standards.
COSMOS validates the % of Natural and BIO ingredients which will be written on the label.

Packaging verification

. Packaging typology analysis.
. Packaging materials analysis. Primary packaging can not contain PVC and Polystyrene. Secondary packaging recyclable materials.

Inspection, certification and control
. An auditor is sent to conduct audits, inspections and take samples from the customers on their sites. Auditors can conduct both scheduled and random inspections.
The Audits certified:
. Compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of GFL manufacturing site.
. Compliance to Cosmos criteria of all GLF co-packers.
. Cleanings and hygiene guaranteed during manufacturing process
. Traceability of every component of the finished product into all supply chain processes
. No cross contamination between BIO and NON-BIO ingredients during manufacturing.

Certificate
After compliance to all regulations, a certificate affirming that the products can be produced and distributed is released. The certificate is renewed every year after a specific Audit conducted by external certified third parties.