BDIH
www.kontrollierte-naturkosmetik.de
Germany, since 1996

What They Have
Natural plant ingredients, organically grown and biologically cultivated.
Environmentally sound manufacturing and packaging
Fairly traded raw materials.

What They Don’t Have
No GMO’s, parabens,paraffin, petroleum products,
synthetic colors or fragrances.

Some synthetically-derived natural preservatives are permitted, if proven not harmful and clearly labeled in trace amounts.

Eco Cert
www.ecocert.com
Started in France in 1991
Now global in 80 countries

What They Have (Organic label):
Minimum of  95% natural ingredients, and 10% organic ingredients
At least 95% of plant ingredients are organic.

What They Don’t Have:
No GMO’s, parabens, petroleum products, exthoxylated emulsifiers, synthetic colors or fragrances

Some synthetically-derived natural preservatives are permitted, if proven not harmful and clearly labeled in trace amounts.

Soil Association
www.soilassociation.org
UK  since 1995

What They Have:
Minimum of 95% of organic ingredients, to be labeled organic
Minimum of 70% organic ingredients to be labeled “made with xx% of organic ingredients”
Non-organic only if organic not yet available

What They Don’t Have:
No GMO’s
Preservatives from agreed restricted list with minimal environmental and no detrimental human health benefit

USDA
www.usda.gov
USA
Guidelines since
August 2007

What They Have:
Minimum of 95% organic, to be labeled organic
Minimum of 70% organic to be labeled “made with xx% organic ingredients”

What They Don’t Have:
No GMO’s
Restrictions on the remaining ingredients

Demeter International
1997
www.demeter.net
Germany originally.
Now in 40 countries.

What They Have:
Certifies and supports  biodynamic, organic farming techniques and processing guidelines.

Based on Rudolf Steiner philosophy created in 1924. Fairly traded

100% Vegan
There are several groups across the globe. Here are links to two of them: www.vegan.org
www.vegansociety.com

What They Don’t Have:
Free from use of any animal products in most labeling schemes
No honey, lanolin, eggs. Some allow eggs from uncaged hens. Some allow milk.

What They Have
Natural plant ingredients, organically grown and biologically cultivated.
Environmentally sound manufacturing and packaging.
Processes that are minimal and don't use synthetic/harsh chemicals or otherwise dilute purity

What They Have
Product must be made up of at least 95 % truly natural ingredients or ingredients that are derived from natural sources.
Ingredients that come from a purposeful, renewable/plentiful source found in nature (flora, fauna, mineral).
Fairly traded raw materials.