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ISO 16128

ISO 16128 - Natural Origin Index

International standard for calculating the natural and organic origin index of cosmetic ingredients.

Full definition

ISO 16128 defines a method for calculating the natural origin percentage of a cosmetic ingredient or formula. It makes a ‘natural’ claim objective by quantifying it (‘92 % natural origin according to ISO 16128’) rather than using it alone, which the EmpCo Directive bans. The standard concerns only ingredient origin, rather than safety or environmental performance.