What Are The Environmental Certifications in Cosmetic Packaging Production?

Today, as green consumption gradually becomes a trend, the concept of environmental protection is profoundly affecting the development of the cosmetics industry. From raw material procurement to packaging design, environmental protection is not only a "plus point" for brands, but also one of the criteria for consumers to judge the value of products. In the field of cosmetic packaging production, environmental certification has become an important basis for measuring its sustainability. So, what are the common environmental certifications in cosmetic packaging? What do they mean?

1. FSC certification: paper materials with traceable sources

FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification is an internationally recognized symbol of responsible forest management. Paper palettees, paper bags, labels and other materials are widely used in cosmetic packaging. If their sources are FSC certified, it means that these papers come from sustainably managed forests, effectively protecting forest resources and preventing excessive logging. This certification applies to paper products such as packaging palettees and instructions.

2. ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification

ISO 14001 is a global environmental management standard. It is not limited to a certain material, but manages the environmental impact of the entire packaging production process, including energy consumption, waste disposal, and pollutant control. Cosmetic packaging suppliers that have obtained this certification usually mean that they have a relatively mature environmentally friendly production process.

3. RoHS standard in EU CE certification

RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is the EU's restriction of hazardous substances directive, which stipulates that packaging materials must not contain hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium, and mercury. Although RoHS is mostly used for electronic products, it is also applicable to cosmetic packaging containing metal accessories or coatings. Compliance with RoHS standards helps ensure that packaging does not pollute the environment during use and recycling.

4. GRS Global Recycling Standard Certification

GRS (Global Recycled Standard) is applicable to packaging using recycled materials, such as bottles and caps made of recycled plastic or recycled aluminum. This certification not only focuses on the source of recycled raw materials, but also conducts full-process supervision of social responsibility and environmental protection in the production process to ensure that recycled materials are "truly recycled" and "truly environmentally friendly".

5. China Environmental Labeling Product Certification (Ten-Ring Certification)

In the Chinese market, the national environmental certification-"Ten-Ring Certification" has gradually become an important threshold for brands to enter green procurement systems such as large supermarkets and e-commerce platforms. It covers all stages of packaging material production, use, and disposal, and has clear requirements for energy consumption, harmful substance emissions, and recyclability.

Summary

From FSC's paper source, GRS's recycled materials, to ISO's environmental management system, these certifications together build a green barrier for cosmetic packaging. Choosing packaging with environmental certification is not only a manifestation of brand responsibility, but also helps consumers find a balance between beauty and sustainability.