Description
Organic and natural certification is everywhere—but which standard actually applies to your formula? With COSMOS, NATRUE, and ISO 16128 all claiming a piece of the “natural” conversation, it can be hard to tell what’s a real certification and what’s just a calculation method mistaken for one.
In this practical, no-nonsense session, we’ll decode COSMOS, NATRUE, and ISO 16128 for the beauty and personal care industry. You’ll see real formulation examples—including a worked O/W emulsion and real ingredient substitutes—so you know exactly how to apply each standard, not just what it says.
Course length: 2 hours (live)
What is covered:
+ The key differences between COSMOS, NATRUE, and ISO 16128, and why ISO 16128 isn’t a certification at all
+ How to formulate organic and natural products with compliance built in from the start
+ Real substitute ingredients for surfactants, emulsifiers, thickeners, and preservatives
+ A worked formulation example, built from scratch on an O/W emulsion
+ A critical look at where certification claims go wrong—and how to avoid the mistakes that trigger a failed audit
Whether you’re regulatory, formulating, or building your own brand, this session will give you clear takeaways you can apply to your next formula right away.
Includes: live Q&A with Karen Mann and Perry Romanowski, full session recording, and a personalized certificate of completion.
