Programme and responsibilities

COSMOS NATURAL is a defined programme assessment, not the same as the marketing word “natural”. The owner's documents identify v4.2 as applicable from 1 September 2025. Select an authorised body from the owner's current register; a natural-origin calculation alone does not license the signature.

Worked decision example

Planning example: A botanical shampoo label is designed before the extract's solvent and the surfactant's processing route are known. Obtain identity, origin and processing information for each raw material. Have formula percentages, aids, manufacture and packaging assessed under the chosen programme. A plant image or high natural-origin percentage does not establish acceptance of the whole formula. Decide whether NATURAL or ORGANIC is the intended route before submitting the product and label.

Preparation and verification

Agree product, contract-site and formula-version scope with the authorised body. Use the COSMOS standard and labelling guide together. “Natural” does not demonstrate cosmetic safety or a therapeutic effect. This article does not assert that Kayra or QRS is a COSMOS-authorised certification body.

Primary sources

Sources checked on 3 October 2026. These are preparation examples, not customer history or promises of a favourable decision.