Green Seal

Cosmetic Products
That Protect
People & Planet

The Green Seal Beauty Product Certification Standard

Every day, our seal makes it simple for buyers to identify and choose safer, more sustainable products. Green Seal-certified cosmetics and beauty products are:

  • Low-VOC 
  • Biodegradable 
  • Carcinogen-Free 
  • Mutagen-Free 
  • Free of Reproductive Toxins

Relevant product types can be certified under our Standard for Personal Care and Cosmetic Products (GS-50).

The Benefits of Our Clean Beauty Certification

After achieving certification for your beauty and cosmetic products, take advantage of our wide variety of complimentary marketing tools; an online listing in our certified directory used by purchasers worldwide; and one-on-one support from our Customer Success team. 

Earn Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly Badge  

Green Seal is proud to partner in Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly Program.  

Products proven to meet Green Seal’s cosmetics and sunscreen certification standard qualify to display Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly badge on their Amazon product listings, signifying that products meet meaningful sustainability standards. 

Stand Out with Our Cosmetics Certification 

Green Seal’s cosmetic product certification is a key differentiator for your company and an indicator of the added value you provide to customers. The Green Seal mark signals products that meet a high benchmark of health and environmental leadership.

Products Eligible for Clean Beauty Certification

Companies with items on our personal care products list are eligible to apply for Green Seal certification. These items include:

  • Antiperspirant
  • Deodorant
  • Hair styling products
  • Insect repellent
  • Lip products
  • Makeup
  • Nail polish
  • Skin care products
  • Sunscreen/sun block

Explore the Process

We provide clear standards and personalized guidance through the certification process to help our customers meet their sustainability goals. You can take advantage of our wide variety of complimentary marketing tools; an online listing in our certified directory used by purchasers worldwide; the Climate Pledge Friendly designation on Amazon product listings; and one-on-one support from our Customer Success team.

Prescreen

Fill out your prescreen application and send us your formula information. We’ll send you a report flagging any major issues that could affect certification.

1

Application

Fill out your certification application and send us your product or service information.

2

Review

We’ll review your information to ensure it meets our standards.

3

Site Visit

We’ll verify your practices and processes, and work with you to resolve any issues.

4

Certification

We’ll award your Green Seal certification! Use the Green Seal mark to promote your leadership. We’ll also periodically monitor that you continue to meet our high standard.

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Green Seal is working to build a brighter future for people, communities, and the planet by accelerating the adoption of products that are safer and more sustainable.  

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