Cosmébio (Bio and Eco Cosmetics) Certification Explained
France · Established 2002
Cruelty-Free Certification Organic and 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: Yes.
| Supply Chain | Verified |
| Cost for Brands | Annual membership and certification fee. |
| Recognized In | FranceEurope |
Editorial Analysis
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.
Summary
Type
Cruelty-Free
Established
2002
Origin
France
Scope
Organic and natural cosmetics