NaTrue - Certificate of conformity for raw materials

Starting March 2010, raw material suppliers can certify their raw materials under the NaTrue label. All certified raw materials will be listed in the new online database, which will be launched shortly. The database will show the raw material’s percentages of natural ingredients, derived natural ingredients and nature identical ingredients.
 

This means that producers of Natural and Organic Cosmetics can see at a glance how a listed raw material helps them certifiy their end product since producers need to adhere to the strict minimum and maximum thresholds for natural and derived natural ingredients. The database shows them how a certified raw material ads up to the overall formulation. Raw material suppliers wishing to apply for certification can contact any NaTrue accredited certifier. A list is available here. The same processes and criteria apply as for end products. A pdf for a short overview of the five steps it takes to certify products or raw materials is available here.