{"id":19709,"date":"2026-04-12T21:23:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T20:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmacon.de\/?post_type=encyclopedia&#038;p=19709"},"modified":"2026-04-12T21:23:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T20:23:36","slug":"iso-16128-natural-cosmetics-an-alternative-to-natrue-cosmos","status":"publish","type":"encyclopedia","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmacon.de\/en\/glossary\/iso-16128-natural-cosmetics-an-alternative-to-natrue-cosmos\/","title":{"rendered":"ISO 16128 Natural Cosmetics: An Alternative to NATRUE &#038; COSMOS?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What is ISO 16128 natural cosmetics?<\/h3>\n<p><b>ISO 16128 natural cosmetics<\/b> is an international standard for evaluating natural and nature-based ingredients in cosmetic products. It transparently defines the percentage of natural raw materials in a formulation\u2014without mandatory audits or complex certification processes.<\/p>\n<h2>Why are more and more brands switching to ISO 16128 natural cosmetics?<\/h2>\n<p>Many companies are switching from traditional natural cosmetics certifications to the <b>ISO 16128 standard<\/b> because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Certifications like NATRUE incur high ongoing costs<\/li>\n<li>Changes in raw materials lead to complete recertifications<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturer audits are required<\/li>\n<li>Processes often take 3\u20136 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Result: Products could have been on the market long ago\u2014but are delayed by certifications.<\/p>\n<p>Another crucial but often underestimated issue with traditional natural cosmetics certifications like NATRUE, COSMOS, or EcoCert is the lack of market support. These certification bodies generally provide no active consumer communication or marketing support for brands. There are no broad-based campaigns, no clear information at the point of sale, and no systematic efforts to enhance consumer understanding of these standards.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, despite high certification costs, brands must invest significant additional marketing budgets just to explain what these natural cosmetics labels actually mean and why they should matter. The brand is thus effectively left on its own and must build trust itself\u2014even though it has already paid for certification.<\/p>\n<p>This is precisely where a clear advantage of the ISO 16128 standard becomes apparent. Instead of complex labels that require explanation, this standard is based on a simple and immediately understandable principle: a percentage indicating the natural content. The higher this value, the higher the proportion of natural raw materials in the product. This system is self-explanatory, requires no additional interpretation, and significantly reduces the communication effort.<\/p>\n<p>For brands, this means less marketing pressure, and for consumers, maximum transparency. Or simply put: This is how clearly and simply natural cosmetics can work today.<\/p>\n<h2>Are natural cosmetics still a selling point today?<\/h2>\n<p>Natural cosmetics are often no longer a decisive reason to buy.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers pay more attention to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Skin compatibility<\/li>\n<li>Value for money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>ISO 16128 natural cosmetics<\/b> offers a pragmatic solution here:<\/p>\n<p>Transparency without excessive complexity.<\/p>\n<h2>Advantages of ISO 16128 natural cosmetics<\/h2>\n<h3>For companies<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>one-time costs (e.g., \u20ac250 per product)<\/li>\n<li>no annual fees<\/li>\n<li>no audit requirement<\/li>\n<li>no recertification required for changes to raw material specifications<\/li>\n<li>quick implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For consumers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>clear definition of \u201cnatural\u201d<\/li>\n<li>transparent ingredient assessment<\/li>\n<li>less marketing confusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Disadvantages of ISO 16128 natural cosmetics<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>No label like NATRUE or COSMOS\u2014everyone must design their own \u201clogo\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Less emotional branding<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes requires explanation because it is relatively new<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion: ISO 16128 natural cosmetics as a new standard?<\/h2>\n<p><b>ISO 16128 natural cosmetics<\/b> is becoming the preferred solution for many brands, as it reduces costs, accelerates processes, and creates transparency at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>In short:<\/p>\n<p>Coconut oil remains coconut oil\u2014even without an expensive certificate.<\/p>\n<h3>Would you like to certify your products quickly, cleanly, and cost-effectively?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cosmacon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Development + EU-compliant implementation of your cosmetic products<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tojocosmetics.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tojo Cosmetics<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2192 White label products starting at 100 units \u2013 ready to go immediately<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cosactive.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cosactive<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Innovative raw materials starting at 1 kg \u2013 available immediately<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.innosicos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Innosicos<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2192 International approval &amp; expansion (e.g., USA)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmacon.de\/en\/contact\/enquiry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udc49 We handle your <b>ISO 16128 natural cosmetics<\/b> certification \u2013 <b>a one-time fee of \u20ac250 per product. Inquire now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>No unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n<p>Without hidden costs.<\/p>\n<p>No wasted time.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Is ISO 16128 a true certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No, ISO 16128 is an evaluation standard, not a traditional certification requiring an audit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much does ISO 16128 natural cosmetics certification cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Typically a one-time fee of approx. \u20ac250 per product.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long does the process take?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Usually a few days to weeks \u2013 significantly faster than traditional natural certifications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is ISO 16128 inferior to NATRUE?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not inferior, but different: less of a marketing label, more of a technical standard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is ISO 16128 natural cosmetics? ISO 16128 natural cosmetics is an international standard for evaluating natural and nature-based ingredients in cosmetic products. 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