Ecocert Organic Cosmetics Certification Explained

Type: Cruelty-Free

Country: France

Established: 2003

Scope

Organic cosmetics and food

Audit rigor

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

Cost for brands

Based on product range and turnover. Typically £1,000-£5,000 per year.

Recognized in

Europe, North America, Asia, Global

Notes

Ecocert is one of the world's largest organic certifiers, operating across food, cosmetics, and textiles. Their cosmetics standard requires 95% natural ingredients and a minimum percentage of organic content. Ecocert is a co-founder of the COSMOS standard. Does not specifically prohibit animal-derived ingredients. The 'Ecocert Organic' logo is frequently confused with vegan certification — it is an organic standard, not a vegan one.