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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The Benefits of Organic Farming
Organic farming is based on environmentally friendly production and processing methods, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. It offers many benefits. Discover them through 10 questions/answers!
Governance: Ecocert announces the appointment of two new members to its Strategic Committee
The Ecocert Group welcomes Samira Chakkaf Andalouci and Sandra Valmier to its Strategic Committee to strengthen its strategic thinking on sustainable transformation issues.
Who better qualified to talk about the RecyClass label than its very own creators?
🎙️ Fabrizio Di Gregorio, Technical Director at Plastics Recyclers Europe, gave us an exclusive interview. Check it out now!
The Recyclability Label by RecyClass: A Commitment to Recyclable Plastic Packaging
The Recyclability Label by RecyClass addresses the urgent issue of plastic pollution.
It assesses the recyclability of plastic packaging and supports companies in designing packaging that is better suited for recycling streams.
Learn more in this article!
The NGO ‘ZPO’ tells us about the origin of the OBP label
Published in 2020 by Zero Plastic Oceans, the OBP label is emerging as an effective solution for reducing the impact of poorly collected plastic and preventing it from ending up in the seas. The NGO ZPO tells us how the label came about and what their ambitions are for the current year. Enjoy your reading!
The RWS label guarantees the welfare of sheep used in the production of wool in the textile industry. American Vintage has chosen this certification to promote fairer production processes. The brand's CSR manager tells us about this commitment in an exclusive interview...
Launched in 2020 by the NGO Zero Plastic Oceans (ZPO), the Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) label stands out as a credible and effective solution to reduce the impact of poorly managed plastic waste and prevent it from reaching the ocean.
Ethics and Sustainability : The Challenges of the Wine Industry
Vignobles Gabriel & Co and Mouton Cadet wines from the family-owned company Baron Philippe de Rothschild reaffirm their commitment to a more responsible and sustainable future.
Inputs at Ecocert – interview with Guillaume Héran, Head of the business unit
Inputs play a key role in organic farming, but their use remains strictly regulated.In this interview, Guillaume Héran. addresses our questions and shares the vision and plans of the ECOCERT Group for the future.
From Phnom Penh to Singapore: Ecocert at the heart of events around sustainable agriculture
Ecocert recently participated in two major events in Asia on sustainable agriculture, in Singapore and Phnom Penh, to promote responsible farming practices. Find out which ones in this article.
Ecocert unveils the first Spa to be certified "Sustainable Well-being Center": the Spa L'Occitane en Provence at Le Couvent des Minimes hotel!
L'Occitane en Provence Spa at Le Couvent des Minimes hotel is now the very first spa in the world to be certified by ECOCERT "Sustainable Wellbeing Center". This label confirms a commitment to excellence in the service of the well-being of people and the planet.
Zoom on the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody standard: a certification for good agricultural practices and traceable farming!
The certification of farms alone is not enough to secure the entire supply chain. Ensuring the traceability of certified products then becomes crucial. This is where the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody (CoC) certification comes into play. Discover it now!
Let’s celebrate Sustainability: ECOCERT finalist at the EuroCham Sustainability Awards
On November 5, 2024, ECOCERT South East Asia had the honor of being named one of the three finalists at the EuroCham Sustainability Awards. Discover the event now!
Awareness of environmental issues and the concept of "better living" is growing in our society. Organic labels have become crucial in consumer and business choices. But who issues them?
ZOOM ON // New Sustainable Materials offer at Ecocert!
The launch of the Sustainable Materials Business Unit at Ecocert marks an important milestone in our commitment to working towards a sustainable world.
Ecocert Renews Partnership for the 2024 Edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris!
Join the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris from October 23-25 to discover the latest innovations in cosmetic sustainability, focusing on green materials, Blue Beauty, and sustainability schemes.
ZOOM ON GOTS // A solution for a greener textile industry!
The textile industry faces many environmental challenges, but innovative initiatives and effective solutions are transforming the sector. Discover GOTS!
EU Regulation n°2018/848 for third countries: Ecocert recognized by the European Commission!
Ecocert is pleased to announce that it has been officially recognized by the European Commission for compliance with Regulation EU No 2018/848 in 125 countries !
🔎 ZOOM ON... EU Ecolabel: Promoting sustainability in a demanding society
EU Ecolabel certifies environmentally-friendly products in 25 categories at European level, promoting sustainability and innovation. Ecocert is accredited to issue the EU Ecolabel for cosmetics and detergents, guaranteeing products that meet strict criteria.
🔎 ZOOM ON // FSC ®, a label for sustainable forest management
FSC ® (Forest Stewardship Council) is an international organization that guarantees sustainable forest management. Ecocert carries out around 380 FSC ® audits a year around the world, including 35 in forest management.
The year 2024 marks a turning point for the cosmetics industry, with a strong trend towards eco-responsibility. Brands are focusing on greener packaging, making packaging a central element of this green revolution.
Groupe Ecocert is delighted to announce the launch of our brand new online customer directory, designed to better meet our needs and those of our certified international customers. Discover it now!
ZOOM ON // " Sustainable Wellbeing Center " label: the solution for combining serenity and sustainability
In a world where our choices have a real impact, this label guides us towards establishments that make a sustainable contribution to our environment and society. Find out more in this new article ...
At the Crossroads of Forests: Legislation and Solutions for More Sustainable Forests
European forests are facing deforestation and degradation. To address this, the EU has adopted the EUDR, which prohibits harmful forest products after 2020. The FSC® certification provides a solution by ensuring sustainable forest management, in compliance with the EUDR.
During the certification process, our teams evaluate and ensure the compliance of our customers' activities with specifications. To find out more, discover the interview of Alizée, our Group Audit Manager!
🔎 ZOOM ON // Rainforest Alliance, a label for sustainable agriculture
In the current climate context, initiatives such as the Rainforest Alliance certification are emerging as concrete ways of supporting and encouraging the protection of our soils and forests.
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Cosmetics • Fair Trade • Corporate social responsibility
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Navigating the New Era of Conscious Beauty
In recent years, the cosmetics sector has seen the emergence of the notions of "Clean Beauty" and "Conscious Beauty". These concepts are difficult to define, but consumers require clear action to reinforce trust with brands.
🔎 ZOOM ON // GRS, the label for recycled materials
The recycling of textile materials is a solution to reduce the environmental impact of the production of fibers as well as our consumption of fossil energy: zoom on GRS (Global Recycled Standard)
ECOCERT USA's Webinar Series on Strengthening Organic Enforcement
The ECOCERT USA webinar series is suitable for organic producers, processors, retailers, consumers, government regulators, and anyone interested in the organic industry.
El GMM es un encuentro que reúne a los varios directores de oficina y directores de sucursal de todos los países en los que ECOCERT está establecido. Más información ...
The GMM is a meeting that brings together the various office managers and directors of subsidiaries from all the countries where ECOCERT is established. Discover more!
Whether it is green waste compost, manure, insecticide, surface disinfectant, food preservative or yeast for wine fermentation, you are dealing with an input!
🔎 ZOOM ON // ROC™, the regenerative organic certification
Organic farming practices have historically focused on not using banned substances such as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, regenerative organic certification goes even further: discover ROC™
Ecocert is once again a partner of the Sustainable Foods Summit!
The Sustainable Foods Summit is a summit organized by Ecovia Intelligence and addresses key development issues in sustainability and ecolabels in the food industry
ZOOM ON // IFS Food, quality and food safety label
The current context (listeria/salmonella problems) leads us to present you with a truly safe, verified and sustainable solution: IFS Food certification by an independent, competent and impartial third party, like Ecocert.
In this 3rd part of the Sixth Assessment Report, an in-depth assessment was made of how human behavior, choices and consumption can contribute to climate change mitigation. (IPCC)
🔎 ZOOM ON // "Climate Neutral Certification", a certification for the contribution to carbon neutrality
The Climate Neutral Group (CNG) is a way to promote companies that are committed to contributing to the carbon neutrality objective of the Paris Agreement.
🎙 PODCAST // What are the main challenges for organic and sustainable agriculture in Africa? - David Amudavi
He explains with insight and hindsight the challenges of local, regional and inter-state disparity, the need for collaboration and training in order to understand how and why organic is one of the best solutions today for tomorrow.
🔎 ZOOM ON... // MSC and ASC, certification programs for sustainable fisheries and responsible aquaculture
With their standards, ASC and MSC want to ensure that farming and wild catches of fish are practised more responsibly and sustainably. The two organisations protect habitats and ecosystems in oceans, lakes and rivers.
🔎 ZOOM ON... // RAF, the label for animal welfare in the textile sector
With standards like RAF (RWS, RMS, RAS), consumers can be assured that the animal fibers in their garments have been produced in accordance with animal welfare principles.
🔎 ZOOM ON ...// SRP, A label for responsible rice fields
Since April 2021, Ecocert, a specialist in the verification of sustainable practices, has decided to support rice stakeholders with SRP verification. Ecocert is pleased to certify verify a label on sustainable rice farming.
The ECOCERT Group is acquiring CERTISYS, the leading Belgian body for organic certification
The ECOCERT Group, a global player in organic product certification, is strengthening its position in Europe and gaining access to the Benelux market through its integration of CERTISYS.
FSC ® (Forest Stewardship Council) is an international organisation that guarantees sustainable forest management. Ecocert carries out around 250 FSC® audits per year in ten countries (Europe and Brazil), including 26 in Forest Management.
Ecocert USA is proud to announce two promotions in our organization. Brad Schnitz moves to Technical Project Lead and Ashley Madea moves to Evaluation Manager.
The European regulation on organic agriculture (RCE n°834/2007) is evolving to ensure fair competition for farmers, while preventing fraud and maintaining consumer confidence" (RUE n°2018/848).
Fair Trade allows for greater equity in world trade from an economic point of view, allowing actors to invest in social and environmental progress - Fair for Life - FFL
🔎 ZOOM ON...// COSMOS - Natural and organic cosmetics
COSMOS (COSmetics Organic Standard) is a certification recognized worldwide to guarantee natural and organic cosmetics with criteria respectful of Man and the environment.
New Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and UK
A new Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and UK is now in force since 1 January 2021, that includes an agreement about the trade of organic products.