Certifications

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ETKO COSMOS ORGANIC

Organic certification is for products that do not contain harmful chemicals...

What is ETKO COSMOS ORGANIC Certificate?

What does it mean if the product is certified organic?

In order to obtain an organic product certificate, a number of requirements must be met. It is mandatory to comply with all international standards. In order to obtain the certificate in question, only production methods adapted to nature should be used. Organic production is based on a production system consisting mostly of local resources and farmers' activities. All production processes within the system are controlled one by one.

Certification bodies authorized by the Ministry carry out such audit, control, evaluation and finally certification procedures. In order to obtain an organic product certificate, no harmful substances should be used in the production area. Organic certification is given to companies that comply with the specified standards and respect the environment and produce in this way. Organic certification is given by international impartial review organizations authorized by the ministry.

Organic product certificate is a type of certificate issued for products that do not contain any harmful chemicals during production and are open to control throughout the entire production process. The control and certification processes applied to issue an organic certificate have extremely strict standards.

It is given as a result of examinations created by keeping organic agriculture law and international standards together. As a result of the examinations and approval processes carried out in accordance with the authorization principles, the company can obtain a certificate stating that it produces organic products. Organic product certification covers multiple stages such as raw materials, manufacturing, product packaging, distribution and final product. The manufacturer sends the sample to the authorized company that evaluates the process. During this stage, production facilities, production stages and all other elements are also checked. The product given as a sample is examined in a laboratory environment. It is tested and analyzed. These processes are the final processes carried out before organic product certificate approval. After all tests and on-site inspections, an organic product certificate can be issued for products found to be suitable within the framework of international standards.

Today, even though our country's soil is extremely fertile, the number of producers who fully fulfill the requirements of organic agriculture is unfortunately very small. Producers, who use traditional agricultural methods more frequently, constantly supplement the products with chemical pesticides in order to obtain fast and abundant products. In addition, the use of chemicals in organic production is strictly prohibited. Since all processes are carried out on par with nature, the use of this method should be widespread in order to respect the environment, even though the production is not very high.

Organic farming has many other benefits. To take a closer look at these benefits;

Protecting the generations that will come after us
In order for future generations to be healthier, food must be planted correctly. Providing healthy food is a responsibility.
Preventing soil losses The use of chemical fertilizers destroys the structure of the soil.
Protecting the quality of water Chemical pesticides contaminate underground and surface water resources.
Saving energy Modern agricultural methods consume a lot of fuel. This amount may exceed the amount of fuel used in industry.
Avoid leaving chemical pesticide residue. Agricultural pesticides can cause many different diseases, especially cancer.
Protecting employees involved in agricultural production. Uncontrolled chemical fertilizers used in production seriously negatively affect the health of employees. Employees are very likely to get cancer.

ETKO COSMOS NATURAL

It is the global standard for organic and natural cosmetics...

What is ETKO COSMOS NATURAL Certificate?

ETKO COSMOS NATURAL Certificate is an organic and natural standard developed for cosmetic products. As the name suggests, "COSMetic Organic and Natural Standard" (COSMOS) refers to the criteria determined for the certification of organic and natural cosmetic products. This standard is accepted in the cosmetics industry in Europe and globally and is used to prove that products are organic or natural and comply with industry minimum requirements.

COSMOS certification assures consumers that the products are truly organic or natural cosmetics and are produced according to the highest possible sustainability practices. If a product is certified COSMOS ORGANIC or COSMOS NATURAL, this indicates that it meets specific criteria set by COSMOS. These criteria generally cover every stage of the product, from the source of its ingredients to the production process, packaging and even distribution.

ETKO is a certification body authorized by COSMOS and states that such certification is carried out by independent auditors who verify that products and raw materials comply with certain organic and natural standards. Manufacturers and brands must pass comprehensive inspections and tests to obtain this certificate.

The certification process usually includes these steps:

Approval of product features by the authorized COSMOS-standard certification body,
Designing and approving product labeling,
Completion of the product certification procedure,
All approvals must be obtained before printing the label,
Listing of products and labels with COSMOS-standard certification before marketing.

When manufacturers need to make changes to the organic content percentages in products they claim to be COSMOS certified, they must inform the certification body and obtain written approval or certification update. This process aims to ensure that products and labeling comply with the COSMOS standard and may result in the withdrawal of certification of products that do not comply with these standards.

To get more information about the COSMOS certification process and standards, you can visit the official website of COSMOS-standard. This site provides consumers and manufacturers with detailed information about the certification process and contains a list of COSMOS certified products.

TÜRKAK

International products and services in Turkey...

What is TÜRKAK (Turkish Accreditation Agency) Certificate?

Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) Certificate is a document issued to evaluate and approve the qualifications of conformity assessment bodies in Turkey according to international standards. TÜRKAK is responsible for ensuring the national and international validity of services such as laboratory, inspection and certification carried out by these organizations. TÜRKAK certification represents the reliability of accredited organizations and the services they offer and generally brings international recognition.

This certificate is also used as an assurance that the products produced or services offered in Turkey are internationally acceptable and comply with standards. Accreditations granted by TÜRKAK check compliance with general quality standards as well as whether products are produced in accordance with human and environmental health.

The accreditation services offered by TÜRKAK include accreditations in accordance with ISO 17065, ISO 17020, ISO 17021, ISO 17024, ISO 17025, ISO 17043, and ISO 15189 standards, thereby increasing the competitiveness of Turkish products and services in international markets.

COSMOS

Standards of organic and natural cosmetic products...

What is COSMOS Certificate?

Which products have it? Cosmos certification is found in very few products in the world. A total of 25,000 products have this certificate. Only 10,000 of them are organic.

The COSMOS standard is the result of a study carried out by BDIH (Germany), Cosmebio (France), Ecocert (France), ICEA (Italy) and Soil Association (England), five leading European certification bodies, to create a global Organic and Natural Cosmetics Standard. emerged as a result. The monitoring of standards has been carried out by COSMOS-standard AISBL, an international non-profit association, since its establishment in 2010.

What is the Purpose of the Cosmos Standard?

Supporting the use of organic agricultural products and respecting biodiversity
Responsible use of natural resources and respect for the environment
To use clean and respectful processes and materials towards human health and the environment
Integrate and develop the "Green Chemistry" concept
No use of petroleum chemicals (except permitted preservatives), paraben, phenoxyethanol, perfumes and synthetic colorants
No GMO use
Use of recyclable packaging

The standard distinguishes a category of ingredients used in cosmetic products and specifies requirements for each.

Here are some basic standards:

Physically processed agricultural ingredients – must be at least 95% organic and must also be organic within the standard.
Agricultural ingredients that have not been chemically processed - must be made from agricultural raw materials and clean production processes that comply with the principles of "Green Chemistry". These components, which must be made from organic raw materials, are non-standard.
Water – a vital and essential raw material, it is essential that it is microbiologically suitable.
Mineral components - Minerals permitted in the standard must be used and must comply with certain environmental rules.
Other content – this is a very limited category. Some contents are necessary to protect the product, very few are permitted only temporarily to facilitate the transition from the current state to the purposes and method of this standard.
Finally, all products manufactured according to these standards must be certified by an independently authorized certification body. This ensures that the certification body is competent and professional. They will check everything you need to enter the log to verify that it complies with standards and is labeled accurately and clearly, so you can be confident in your purchase.

DOES NOT CONTAIN SLS

A common but dangerous ingredient in skin and hair care products...

What is SLS/SLES Certificate and Why is it Important?

In general, it is used in cosmetic products, shampoos, daily cleaning products, etc. It is a widely used chemical foaming agent. It is one of the most dangerous ingredients used in skin and hair care products in the world. That is to use a consumer subordinate of it. Try the foaming banana product by putting it in your mouth and putting it in your eyes, or by making a foaming banana. Your skin becomes dry because of SLS; Thus, keeping your body moist cannot be observed. The most important reason for body formation is SLS and material substances. SLES/SLES: These Greek face wash gels and shampoos do not create foam.

SLS is readily absorbed through the scalp and reacts with many ingredients used in skin products to form nitrosamines (nitrates). Nitrates are potential cancer-causing carcinogens.
It irritates the skin.
It leaks into groundwater. It is a great threat to living things. It is toxic to fish and other aquatic life and has the potential to bioaccumulate. (This means that it accumulates in the bodies of fish and other creatures.) We then consume these marine creatures.
Are you aware of technology?
Pesticides and herbicides. We are talking about this substance, which is usually used to kill plants and insects.
The toxic Sodium Oxides and Sulfur Oxides found in SL/SLS that we drink and pass through our skin are released. It doesn't seem logical that hair is your enemy with shampoo containing SLS...
It has corrosive properties. It creates negative effects on skin and clothes.
SLS; A chemical found in garage floor cleaners, motor degreasers and car wash soaps.
Long-term exposure to body tissues causes damage.
A study conducted at the University of Georgia School of Medicine showed that SL/SLS penetrates into the brain, heart, liver, as well as the eyes, and causes harmful accumulation in tissues.
It is an eye irritant. Substances known to cause cataracts in adults and have been proven to prevent proper eye formation in young children.
Nitrate and other solvent contamination! Toxic solvents, including carcinogenic nitrates, are used in the production of SL/SLS, and traces of them remain in the product, although they cannot be completely eliminated.

DOES NOT CONTAIN PARABEN

Parabens are used as preservatives in cosmetics...

What is PARABEN-FREE Certificate and Why is it Important?

Parabens are a group of chemical preservatives commonly used in cosmetic products. From moisturizers, shampoos and serums to creams, lotions and toothpastes – almost all commercially available cosmetic products contain parabens. Parabens prevent the formation of bacteria and mold in the product. Paraben is the general name of the chemical substances used to extend the shelf life of many cosmetics and personal care products. We can describe the substances used to extend shelf life as "poisons". Substances with an extended period of use do not produce bacteria during this process, but the poison of parabens is just as harmful.

Parabens are both poisonous and toxic. Parabens can sensitize the skin and cause allergic reactions. They cause skin diseases such as eczema, irritation and allergic reactions.
In addition to skin diseases, paraben mixed into the blood also shows up in some urine tests. In other words, the effect of paraben does not only remain on the surface, it also affects people internally.
The methyl, propyl and butyl substances in paraben affect the "Endocrine System". It has been observed that parabens are stored in the body and interfere with hormone production.
Parabens are considered xenoestrogens

In other words, these chemicals can mimic the estrogen hormone in your body.

Parabens bind estrogen receptors in your body. This estrogenic activity can lead to the development of breast cancer.

In addition to breast cancer, men also experience a decrease in testosterone levels and a decrease in sperm count in case of absorption of parabens.
Parabens can increase damage at the cellular level caused by UV exposure, which can lead to skin cancer.

DOES NOT CONTAIN PARAFFIN

Paraffin and parabens are common risk factors in cosmetics.

What is Paraffin-FREE Certificate and Why is it Important?

It is stated that paraffin is a type of wax produced as a crude oil product. If swallowed, it can cause serious damage to the liver, lymph nodes and kidneys. In fact, although it may seem difficult to swallow paraffin products, it can enter our body without our awareness (paraffin contaminated from cosmetics). Apart from this, research shows that paraffin can also cause problems in the heart over time.

Oils produced especially for babies never provide permanent healing. It unclogs pores and moisturizes the skin for a short time. While this does not completely eliminate the skin problem, it also leaves us in doubt about the negative health effects that experts talk about. Since paraffin's other name is mineral oil, we sometimes do not know that the products we buy contain paraffin.

In cosmetics: It helps to close the pores on the skin. It makes the skin soft and moist.

It prevents the skin from drying out, but it prevents the skin from breathing and damages the skin.
It is frequently used because it is cheap and causes many harms.

While paraffin has become such a part of our lives, attention needs to be paid due to its effects on human health.

Parabens are a group of chemical preservatives commonly used in cosmetic products. From moisturizers, shampoos and serums to creams, lotions and toothpastes – almost all commercially available cosmetic products contain parabens. Parabens prevent the formation of bacteria and mold in the product. Paraben is the general name of the chemical substances used to extend the shelf life of many cosmetics and personal care products. We can describe the substances used to extend shelf life as 'poison'. Substances with an extended period of use do not produce bacteria during this process, but the poison of parabens is just as harmful.

Parabens are both poisonous and toxic. Parabens can sensitize the skin and cause allergic reactions. They cause skin diseases such as eczema, irritation and allergic reactions.
In addition to skin diseases, paraben mixed into the blood also shows up in some urine tests. In other words, the effect of paraben does not only remain on the surface, it also affects people internally.
The methyl, propyl and butyl substances in paraben affect the 'Endocrine System'. It has been observed that paraben is stored in the body and interferes with hormone production.
Parabens are considered xenoestrogens. In other words, these chemicals can mimic the estrogen hormone in your body. Parabens bind estrogen receptors in your body. This estrogenic activity can lead to the development of breast cancer.
In addition to breast cancer, men also experience a decrease in testosterone levels and a decrease in sperm count in case of absorption of parabens.
Parabens can increase damage at the cellular level caused by UV exposure, which can lead to skin cancer.

GLUTEN-FREE

Gluten is a chemical found in grains that is harmful to some people...

What is GLUTEN-FREE Certification and Why is it Important?

The name gluten comes from the word "Glue", but when grains containing gluten are mixed with water, they take on a glue-like, sticky structure that binds the dough together. That's why this protein is called gluten. The English word “glue” means “glue, adhesive”. Gluten is a vegetable protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, barley and oats.

Gluten is not used directly in cosmetics, but gluten-containing oils are used in production. These oils are obtained from grains such as wheat, barley and oats.

Cosmetics containing gluten are absorbed through the skin. People with this condition can be affected by taking such products orally or by absorbing products containing high amounts of gluten through skin wounds.

Let us also note that gluten is a substance that can be harmful to anyone. The reason for this is that this protein becomes sticky, causing it to stick to the intestines and make digestion difficult.

If you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance, you should definitely read the ingredients before buying cosmetic products and focus on gluten-free cosmetic products. In addition, the use of gluten-containing cosmetic products by individuals with such health problems may cause instant reactions.

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