NSF/ANSI 305 Personal Care Certification Explained
USA · Established 2012
Cruelty-Free Certification Personal care products with organic ingredients
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 | Application and annual surveillance fees. |
| Recognized In | USANorth America |
Editorial Analysis
One of the few North American organic personal care standards with third-party verification. Requires minimum organic content, restricts certain synthetic ingredients, and requires ingredient disclosure. Does not certify vegan status or specifically address animal testing. Less well-known than COSMOS or Soil Association standards.
Summary
Type
Cruelty-Free
Established
2012
Origin
USA
Scope
Personal care products with organic ingredients