The topic today is Ecocert, an independent and impartial environmental organisation that provides certifications, consulting, and training services. We have so many brand products that are Ecocert certified, ranging from face care to body care from the French brands Le Moly and Distillerie Saint-Hilaire. Not many consumers, though, understand what it means to be certified by Ecocert and why it is important (to our health but also to the environment) to get their certifications. We are explaining it to you!
WHAT DO ECOCERT DO EXACTLY?
Since 1991, the year Ecocert were created, the organisation has been advocating the idea of a sustainable world (i.e. organic farming) for over 30 years. Over the years, they have gone beyond the borders of France to other countries (over 130), promoting eco practices through certifications and supporting many businesses through advice and training to help them transform. That means if any company wants to get their products certified, the productions have to respect the local ecosystems and will not harm the natural resources (water, air, soil). Businesses also have to guarantee the safety and quality of their products so we, the end users, can use them without concerns.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECOCERT & THEIR CERTIFICATIONS
In 2002, Ecocert created their first ecological and organic cosmetic standard, urging the cosmetic and skincare sectors to be environmentally and socially responsible while creating their products. In 2014, Ecocert started to share their know-how through training and consultations, which have been helping different professionals analyse, consolidate, and transform their practices towards more sustainable models, including organic farming. In doing so, organisations are more easily progressed and receive recognition for their commitments.
Certifications are Ecocert’s core business, through which they have defined a system of compliance for other businesses to follow. Today, they have a long list of certifications according to the environmental and societal criteria, among which are:
Organic agriculture Europe;
Organic and natural cosmetics;
Organic and ecological textiles;
Fair Trade, etc.
The list ranges from agri-food to forestry to textiles, cosmetics, or eco products. Each certificate represents a rigorous process of audit that guarantees the traceability and conformity of a product or service with the environment. Their role is to give us, the consumers, the trust that we often seek from the brands. Therefore, any product bearing an Ecocert logo is a reference of confidence and naturality.
But Ecocert is hard on themselves as well. To set an example, the headquarters of Ecocert also achieves the objective of becoming a positive energy building. Located in the region of Toulouse in southern France, the building is able to produce more energy than it consumes. Their head office, built using natural and local materials like wood and straw, shows that we all can contribute to a better environment if we are dedicated to it.
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