The ACO is the first Asia-Pacific based certifier accredited under the COSMOS as an approved certifier for organic and natural personal care. They have set forth their own standards in line with COSMOS and NOP, which include;
• Certified Organic: At least 95% of the certifiable ingredients are produced by organic farming methods. The label must indicate each ingredients percentage of organic origin by weight, as a percentage of the products total weight.
• Made with Organic Ingredients: At least 70% of the certifiable ingredients are produced by organic farming methods. The label must indicate each ingredients percentage of organic origin by weight, as a percentage of the products total weight.
• Certified Organic: At least 95% of the certifiable ingredients are produced by organic farming methods. The label must indicate each ingredients percentage of organic origin by weight, as a percentage of the products total weight.
• Made with Organic Ingredients: At least 70% of the certifiable ingredients are produced by organic farming methods. The label must indicate each ingredients percentage of organic origin by weight, as a percentage of the products total weight.
There is no doubt that there are products in the market place today that mislead and confuse consumers. It is important to check ingredients and look out for a trusted certification logo. This will ensure you are purchasing a product that provides truth in labelling and is healthy for our skin and our environment.