BDIH Certified Natural Cosmetics Certification Explained
Germany · Established 2001
Cruelty-Free Certification Natural cosmetics
Audit Level: Third-Party Audit
An independent third party conducts an audit of the brand's facilities or documentation. More rigorous than self-declaration.
Supply-chain verified: No.
| Supply Chain | Not required |
| Cost for Brands | Annual licensing fee. |
| Recognized In | GermanyAustriaSwitzerlandEurope |
Editorial Analysis
One of the earliest European natural cosmetics standards. Prohibits animal testing and many synthetic ingredients, but does not prohibit all animal-derived ingredients — beeswax, lanolin, and honey are permitted. Now largely superseded by COSMOS certification, which BDIH co-developed. Products bearing only the BDIH mark are not automatically vegan.
Summary
Type
Cruelty-Free
Established
2001
Origin
Germany
Scope
Natural cosmetics