Natural Products Association Personal Care

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Ecology & Sustainability

industry Certification

The NPA natural standard is based on natural ingredients, safety, responsibility and sustainability.Natural Ingredients: A product labeled "natural" should be made up of only, or at least almost only, natural ingredients and be manufactured with appropriate processes to maintain ingredient purity.Safety: A product labeled "natural" should avoid any ingredient with a suspected human health risk.Responsibility: A product labeled "natural" should use no animal testing in its development.Sustainability: A product labeled "natural" should use biodegradable ingredients and the most environmentally sensitive packaging.