Healbeau 111

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Healbeau 111 certified with quality France and cosmebio for ecology and organic cosmetic

COSMEBIO CHARTER

 

Our objective

The absence of specific regulations for organic cosmetics and the growing number of brands advertising themselves as 'green cosmetics’ eventually raised the question of how to implement ethical guidelines capable of laying the foundation of true ecological values for supporting the development of organic farming and guaranteeing cosmetics are safe for consumers and eco-friendly.

In order to meet this need, ten pioneering companies drew up the initial draft of the ‘Ecological and Organic Cosmetics’ Charter.

                  

The basic principles of the Charter are as follows:

                      

Provide finished products made with natural or naturally-derived ingredients mainly produced by organic farming.

Exclude raw materials and preservatives whose use is controversial in terms of safety and ecological values.

Guarantee pollution-free processing and manufacturing.

Guarantee products are subject to strict quality control by an independent certification body based on established specifications.

Inform consumers in a clear and objective way.

At present, two standards have been approved by the COSMEBIO Charter and have been registered with the Ministry of Industry:

the Ecocert standards published in the Journal Official in April 2003

the Qualité France standards published in the Journal Officiel in July 2004

Companies who wish to use the COSMEBIO label – after having registered as a member of the association – can work with either of these two accredited organizations in order to carry out certification of their products. If companies do not follow this procedure, COSMEBIO reserves the right to file a complaint with the DGCCRF (Direction Générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation, et de la Répression des Fraudes)* or proceed to prosecution.

Dynamic quality management

Specifications are subject to change as they are constantly updated and improved as research progresses and technological means and global regulations evolve. Within this context, national specifications are updated in order to integrate new European specifications set by the COSMOS standards

UNDERSTANDING COSMEBIO LABELS

Cosmebio labels offer a guarantee to customers that the labeled cosmetics they purchase comply with Environmental standards and are truly organic. Two of our trademark logos are registered with the INPI (French National Institute for Intellectual Property). These logos distinguish two certification standards approved by an independent certification body.

These easily identifiable labels attest that product composition complies with the following criteria :

 

BIO Label

At least 95% natural ingredients or derived from natural sources.

At least 95% of plant ingredients are produced by Organic Farming

At least 10% of product contents are produced by Organic Farming

Note: Cosmetics often contain 50 to 80% water, which cannot be certified as organic.

Eco label :

•At least 95% natural ingredients or derived from natural sources.

•At least 50% of plant ingredients are produced by Organic Farming

•At least 5% of product contents are produced by Organic Farming

Note: Cosmetics often contain 50 to 80% water, which cannot be certified as organic.

            

Organic products are safe

Besides banning raw materials likely to include chemical or polluting ingredients (pesticides, chemical fertilizers, GMOs...) which may, in the long term, prove to be harmful for our health and the environment, organic cosmetics which comply with ecological and organic reference guidelines are rich in natural active ingredients and are gentle to the skin.

                        

Traceability :

It is often difficult to verify the exact composition of standard cosmetics or identify the source and percentage of raw materials in their composition. Organic cosmetics are currently verified and certified by independent bodies such as Ecocert and Qualité France in order to guarantee end-to-end traceability of ingredients, manufacturing processes and finished products.

Organic products help preserve the environment

Organic farming preserves biodiversity and the natural balance of the ecosystem. By supporting organic farming through your choices as a consumer you are contributing to protect and promote healthy water, soil and air.

Organic products offer a diversity of choice

Nature holds a wide range of ingredients. Each ingredient, be it plant or mineral-derived, has individual properties. This natural diversity means it is possible to develop a wide range of effective, natural and healthy cosmetics  

Published in October 2001, this Charter aims to determine the basic principles underlying the technical and ethical standards used to provide consumers with the best guarantee of quality.

More popular than ever and in compliance with general regulations, organic cosmetics represent a major market today. They reflect the changing values of consumers who are looking for natural products that are safe and obey to strict and transparent manufacturing standards.

Our principles

The COSMEBIO Charter intends to be simple and precise, and promote genuine eco-responsible values in connection with organic farming for the sake of preserving our planet and our health.