Video Replay of LIVE Training Workshop

"Achieving Organic Certification"

hosted and presented by Karen LV MANN PhD, Founder of CosmetiChroma

held on Wednesday, 28th January 2026


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Transcript

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Time Stamps

  • 00:00:05: Introduction & Speaker Background
    Overview of the workshop, speaker’s experience, and introduction to Cosmetic Roma.
  • 00:01:40: Workshop Agenda & Standards Overview
    Outline of the session’s agenda and introduction to COSMOS, NaTrue, and ISO standards.
  • 00:03:20: COSMOS Standard Explained
    Detailed explanation of COSMOS, its goals, principles, and certification types.
  • 00:04:56: COSMOS Certification Criteria
    Breakdown of COSMOS Organic and COSMOS Natural product requirements.
  • 00:06:45: COSMOS Ingredient Certification
    Explanation of COSMOS Certified and COSMOS Approved ingredient types.
  • 00:08:27: COSMOS Key Focus Areas
    Discussion of COSMOS’s focus on supply chain, product composition, packaging, and environmental management.
  • 00:10:01: COSMOS Summary & Governance
    Summary of COSMOS structure, governance, and certification process.
  • 00:11:47: NaTrue Standard Introduction
    Introduction to NaTrue, its principles, and differences from COSMOS.
  • 00:13:29: NaTrue Certification Criteria
    History, governance, and focus of NaTrue; emphasis on ingredient authenticity.
  • 00:15:08: NaTrue Product Certification Levels
    Explanation of NaTrue’s two certification levels and their requirements.
  • 00:16:39: NaTrue Example: Sunscreen Criteria
    Detailed example of NaTrue’s criteria using sunscreen as a case study.
  • 00:18:18: NaTrue Organic Certification Details
    Further explanation of NaTrue’s organic certification and comparison to COSMOS.
  • 00:19:53: ISO 16128 Standard Overview
    Introduction to ISO 16128, its purpose, calculation methods, and lack of third-party certification.
  • 00:21:29: COSMOS vs. NaTrue: Strategic Comparison
    Comparison of COSMOS and NaTrue standards, their scope, and strategic brand considerations.
  • 00:22:59: Detailed Comparison: Certification & Claims
    In-depth comparison of certification types, ingredient requirements, and claims for COSMOS and NaTrue.
  • 00:24:41: Ingredient Lists & Prohibited Substances
    Discussion of positive ingredient lists, prohibited substances, and processing methods.
  • 00:26:34: Packaging, Labeling, and Environmental Focus
    Comparison of packaging, labeling, environmental, and animal testing requirements.
  • 00:28:18: Certification & Audit Processes
    Overview of certification, audit, and compliance processes for both standards.
  • 00:29:47: Strategic Use of Standards
    Guidance on choosing the right standard based on brand goals and market focus.
  • 00:31:16: ISO 16128: Strategic Use
    How ISO 16128 can be used for internal benchmarking and claims.
  • 00:32:09: Top Compliance Challenges & Misconceptions
    Introduction to common compliance challenges and misconceptions in certification.
  • 00:33:01: Natural Origin vs. Naturally Derived
    Definitions and importance of distinguishing between natural origin and naturally derived ingredients.
  • 00:34:53: Documentation & Traceability
    Importance of documentation, traceability, and supplier relationships for certification.
  • 00:36:32: Marketing & Labeling Pitfalls
    Common marketing and labeling mistakes, claim substantiation, and logo usage rules.
  • 00:38:00: Internal Coordination for Compliance
    Need for cross-functional collaboration and internal compliance processes.
  • 00:38:56: Certification Misconceptions
    Clarification of ISO as a guideline versus COSMOS/NaTrue as certifications.
  • 00:39:47: Certification Process in Practice
    Step-by-step guide to initiating and managing the certification process.
  • 00:41:17: Working with Certification Bodies
    Role of certification bodies, required documentation, and building relationships.
  • 00:43:03: Packaging & Labeling Compliance
    Packaging requirements, labeling compliance, and audit processes.
  • 00:44:39: Audit, Renewal, and Certification Costs
    Audit process, renewal requirements, and typical certification costs.
  • 00:47:49: Strategic Considerations for Brands
    How to choose the right standard, manage multi-standard compliance, and work with suppliers.
  • 00:49:20: Supplier Management & Documentation
    Best practices for supplier management, documentation, and checklist creation.
  • 00:51:52: Certification Failures & Solutions
    Common reasons for certification failures and how to avoid them.
  • 00:53:26: Recap & Key Takeaways
    Summary of main points, essential learnings, and strategic value of certification.
  • 00:54:53: Final Thoughts on Certification Value
    Certification as a strategic asset for brand credibility and market differentiation.
  • 00:56:35: Q&A Session
    Answers to participant questions on ISO, audit failures, regulatory changes, dual market claims, supplier documentation, organic content calculation, process compliance, formulation best practices, and strategies for meeting organic requirements.
  • 01:16:45: Session Close
    Thank you and closing remarks.

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