ISO 16128

ISO 16128 is an international standard that provides guidelines on definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products. As global consumers become more conscious about the safety, origin, and sustainability of cosmetic products, ISO 16128 offers a reliable framework to demonstrate the natural and organic content in cosmetic formulations.

At Quality Asia Certification, we offer ISO 16128 certification services to manufacturers, suppliers, and brands in the cosmetics and personal care industry who aim to meet global market expectations and regulatory demands.

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What is ISO 16128?

ISO 16128:2016-2017 is a two-part standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization:

  1. ISO 16128-1:2016Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products.
  2. ISO 16128-2:2017Guidelines on approaches to calculate indices such as Natural Index, Natural Origin Index, Organic Index, and Organic Origin Index for cosmetic ingredients.

Together, these parts help cosmetic manufacturers quantify and validate the natural or organic content of their products using globally accepted parameters, improving transparency and trust among consumers.

Why is ISO 16128 important?

With rising demand for sustainable, clean, and green cosmetics, ISO 16128 becomes an essential standard for brands seeking to position themselves as eco-conscious and transparent. Regulatory bodies, global retailers, and discerning consumers are increasingly demanding third-party assurance of natural claims.

By getting ISO 16128 certified, cosmetic companies not only ensure product authenticity but also enhance their brand value in international markets. This certification acts as a credible signal that your products meet globally recognized benchmarks for natural and organic formulations.

What are the benefits of ISO 16128?

  1. Clarity in Labeling: Establishes standard definitions of “natural” and “organic” for cosmetics, reducing misleading claims.
  2. Scientific Methodology: Provides clear calculation criteria for natural and organic indices.
  3. Harmonization: Aligns international practices for product development and labeling in the cosmetics industry.
  4. Global Acceptance: Enhances brand trust in international markets by complying with globally recognized guidelines.
  5. Environmental Responsibility: Supports sustainable sourcing and formulation processes.

What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 16128?

Partnering with Quality Asia Certification for ISO 16128 certification delivers measurable business value:

Boost Market Credibility: Third-party certification adds authenticity to your brand’s natural/organic claims.

Enhance Consumer Trust: ISO 16128 assures customers of ethical and natural product composition.

Gain Competitive Advantage: Differentiate your products in a market saturated with greenwashed claims.

Meet Retailer Requirements: Many global retailers now prefer or mandate certified natural ingredient disclosures.

Improve Global Reach: ISO-compliant labeling and content quantification make international export easier.

Streamline Product Formulation: Helps R&D and formulation teams build products with verified ingredient profiles.

Sustainability & Compliance: Supports CSR, sustainability, and regulatory objectives for responsible beauty brands.


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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.

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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.

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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.

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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.

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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.

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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.

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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.

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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.

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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.

Why QualityAsia?

QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:

Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
  • Thorough documented information review.
  • Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
  • Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
  • Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.

Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
  • Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
  • Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
  • Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
  • Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.


    Surveillance & Certification Renewal

    Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.

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