Ecological food originating from the European Union countries bears
this label - a guarantee for the ecological principles of breeding, production
and packaging of products. Products with this label are 100% organic.
Fairtrade is a symbol of a movement which combats poverty and
advocates sustainable development around the world. The aim of Fairtrade is to
create economically acceptable conditions for farmers and traders who have been
threatened by the world economy. The chance to offer their products on the
world market according to "fair” conditions enables them a decent living, their
children’s education and the development of the national economy. If you decide
to buy Fairtrade products, you will knowingly contribute to the development of
agriculture, education and entrepreneurship in Third World countries and enjoy
a high quality product made from native cultures of countries like Burkina Faso
(cacao), Peru (coffee) and Cuba (sugar).
The cross-cut grain ear is an internationally recognized sign and at
the same time a certificate for gluten-free products. This sing ensures that
the product does not contain gluten, and according to the Codex Alimentarius
00/4 from the year 2000, gluten-free foods are considered to contain less than
20 ppm of gluten.
The non-profit organization Climate Protection Partnership is an
international initiative with Swiss roots, founded in 2002. In co-operation
with numerous international organizations, my
climate conducts education and tries to suppress and prevent carbon dioxide
emissions into the atmosphere. My climate
is among the leaders of global protection movement against gas emissions and speaks
in favour of using renewable natural resources for energy purposes. Food
products with the my climate mark are
manufactured and delivered to the market by strict rules of minimum carbon
dioxide emissions. Each of the products is a true 'green' product and a friend
of our planet.
Ecocert is the first supervisory body that has developed a system for the
certification of natural and ecological cosmetics. Only if the product is made
of ingredients obtained from renewable sources and if it is processed using
ecologically acceptable processes it will be awarded with this sign. Here are
the Ecocert Standard Requirements:
COSMEBIO is a professional association for natural, ecological and organic
cosmetics. COSMEBIO® combines professionals from the industry – there are over
400 members in France and abroad. Since 2002, COSMEBIO® has been working on the
promotion of natural and ecological cosmetics made from ecological and
green-based technologies (green chemistry).
Cosmetics Europe is a European association of the cosmetics and personal
care products industry. The main goal is to ensure that all cosmetic products
and personal care products are made in accordance with European regulations and
EU safety standards.
The US Food and Drug Administration is responsible for the protection of
public health in the United States, for the safety and efficacy of human and
veterinary medicines, biological and medical products, as well as nutrition and
cosmetics safety. In order for a particular product to be sold on the US
market, it needs to pass strict control procedures and has to be approved by
the FDA, which is the guarantee that the product is manufactured and labelled
in accordance with applicable US laws. Cosmetic products are regulated by the FDA
Centre for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), which is responsible for
safe and properly labelled cosmetics.
Label for products which do
not contain any artificial ingredients or basic materials of animal origin.
Products with this label have not been tested on animals. This certificate is
awarded by the International Vegan Society.
https://www.vegansociety.com
The cruelty free label means that the products are not tested on
animals and that no ingredient in any stage of production has been tested on
animals. "The Hopping Bunny" is the only international mark for such
products. Whoever wants to obtain the Bunny must meet rigorous standards. It is
used to label cosmetic products, personal care products, household cleaners,
clothes, shoes and candles. Organizations such as Animal Friends, PETA, the Consumer
Information Coalition, etc., publish product lists with white (not tested on
animals) and black list of products (animal-tested).
https://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/