Cosmébio (Bio and Eco Cosmetics) Certification Explained

Type: Cruelty-Free

Country: France

Established: 2002

Scope

Organic and natural cosmetics

Audit rigor

Level: third-party-audit. Supply-chain verified: Yes.

Cost for brands

Annual membership and certification fee.

Recognized in

France, Europe

Notes

A French professional association and certification for organic and natural cosmetics, co-founding body of the COSMOS standard. Cosmébio issues two marks: BIO (organic) and ECO (natural). Both prohibit animal testing and synthetic ingredients but allow some animal-derived ingredients. Widely recognised in France; less known internationally than COSMOS.