According to the dictionary, organic means everything related to a living organism, a living thing or something that resulted from the decomposition of plant and / or animal organisms.
In the case of cosmetics, personal care products or other products based on ingredients of plant or animal origin, the term "organic" means that they are obtained from plants grown in the most natural way possible, ie without pesticides, fertilizers. synthetics, radiation or genetically modified organisms. In this sense, the name "organic" is very similar to that of "ecological".
In the case of cosmetics, personal care products or other products based on ingredients of plant or animal origin, the term "organic" means that they are obtained from plants grown in the most natural way possible, ie without pesticides, fertilizers. synthetics, radiation or genetically modified organisms. In this sense, the name "organic" is very similar to that of "ecological".
Again, in order to be entitled to use this term, the manufacturers of these products must meet certain requirements, such as:
- at least 95% of the ingredients must be of natural origin.
- a maximum of 5% of the ingredients may be synthetic, if the microbiological safety of the product makes this absolutely necessary and if they cannot be replaced by something else, such as natural preservatives.
- at least 95% of the ingredients of vegetable origin must come from organic crops.
- at least 95% of the ingredients must be of natural origin.
- a maximum of 5% of the ingredients may be synthetic, if the microbiological safety of the product makes this absolutely necessary and if they cannot be replaced by something else, such as natural preservatives.
- at least 95% of the ingredients of vegetable origin must come from organic crops.
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- all ingredients that cause or present a risk of irritation, allergy or other health problems, such as petroleum derivatives, synthetic coloring agents, carcinogens, aluminum derivatives, must be avoided.
- the application of radioactive rays to raw materials (eg for antimicrobial purposes) and their genetic modification is prohibited.
- the use of endangered plants or parts of plants is prohibited.
In addition, the name of the organic certification body must be indicated on the label of the final product.
ECOCERT France is the best-known certification body in Europe for organic products.
- the application of radioactive rays to raw materials (eg for antimicrobial purposes) and their genetic modification is prohibited.
- the use of endangered plants or parts of plants is prohibited.
In addition, the name of the organic certification body must be indicated on the label of the final product.
ECOCERT France is the best-known certification body in Europe for organic products.
This institution conducts inspections in over 80 countries, being one of the largest organic certification organizations in the world.
As regards the name 'bio', this term covers the same parameters as the term 'organic', the difference being only in the region where it is used.
"Organic" is mainly used in the Anglo-Saxon area - for example organic food;
"Bio" is mainly used in the Franco-German area - for example agriculture biologique;
As regards the name 'bio', this term covers the same parameters as the term 'organic', the difference being only in the region where it is used.
"Organic" is mainly used in the Anglo-Saxon area - for example organic food;
"Bio" is mainly used in the Franco-German area - for example agriculture biologique;
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