Starting March 2010, raw material suppliers can certify their raw materials under the NATRUE label. All certified raw materials will be listed in our new online database on www.NATRUE-Label.com – to be launched shortly.

The database will show the raw material’s percentages of natural ingredients, derived natural ingredients and nature identical ingredients.

This means: producers of Natural and Organic Cosmetics can see at a glance how a listed raw material helps them certifiy their end product. Why? Because 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. You can find the list at www.NATRUE-Label.com/Certification

The same processes and criteria apply as for end products. See below pdf for a short overview of the five steps it takes to certify products or raw materials.

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