Demeter Biodynamic Certification Explained
International (Germany-based) · Established 1928
Cruelty-Free Certification Biodynamic food, wine, cosmetics, textiles
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 certification fee; variable by region and product volume. |
| Recognized In | Global — 50+ countries |
Editorial Analysis
The world's oldest ecological farming certification, based on Rudolf Steiner's biodynamic agriculture philosophy. Biodynamic farming treats the farm as a self-sustaining organism — cover crops, composting, and lunar planting calendars are required. The standard actively encourages livestock keeping for manure, which means biodynamic certified products are explicitly not vegan. Commonly seen on wine, food, and some cosmetics.
Summary
Type
Cruelty-Free
Established
1928
Origin
International (Germany-based)
Scope
Biodynamic food, wine, cosmetics, textiles