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COSMOS-Organic / Natural logo
COSMOS-Organic / Natural
European Union · Tier 2 Trusted
China Organic (COFCC) logo
China Organic (COFCC)
China · Tier 1 Gold
Orgánico SAGARPA / SENASICA (Mexico) logo
Orgánico SAGARPA / SENASICA (Mexico)
Mexico · Tier 1 Gold
What it meansThe leading certification for organic cosmetics in Europe. Two grades: COSMOS Organic (≥95% organic agricultural ingredients) and COSMOS Natural (no organic minimum, but the same restricted-ingredient list).China's national organic certification under the Certification and Accreditation Administration. Mandatory on any product sold as '有机' (organic) in mainland China.Mexico's national organic mark, administered by SENASICA under the Ley de Productos Orgánicos (LPO).
ScopeCosmeticsFoodFood
Established201020052006
InspectionAnnual on-site by COSMOS-accredited certifierAnnual on-site by CNCA-accredited certifierAnnual on-site, SENASICA-accredited
Residue testingRisk-basedRequiredRequired
Guarantees
  • COSMOS Organic: ≥95% organic agricultural ingredients.
  • COSMOS Natural: minimum natural-origin ingredients with banned synthetic restrictions.
  • No GMOs, no parabens, no PEGs, no synthetic fragrances, no SLS/SLES.
  • Biodegradability requirements.
  • Annual on-site audit.
  • ≥95% organic ingredients.
  • No synthetic pesticides, no GMOs.
  • Annual third-party certification.
  • Each certified product carries a unique 17-digit traceability code.
  • ≥95% organic ingredients per LPO.
  • Annual on-site inspection by SENASICA-accredited certifier.
Does NOT
  • Doesn't certify clinical effectiveness or skin tolerance.
  • Imported organic foods must be re-certified under the Chinese standard — overseas certifications alone are not accepted for the 有机 label.
  • USDA equivalence is granted product-by-product, not blanket.

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