ISO 16128 standard: what is this “pseudo-organic” in cosmetics?

Funny name, difficult to memorize, but which we hear more and more about in the field of organic cosmetics: the ISO 16128 standard. This is beginning to flourish on the packaging of so-called “natural” cosmetic products. So let's be informed consumers and understand what it is all about before buying a shower gel or face cream bearing this new stamp! Article to share without moderation… The subject is not simple. And that is the problem, or the danger – should I say – for consumers who risk finding themselves completely confused by the supply of natural and organic hygiene and care products. So, we could start at the end... If there was one thing to remember from all this, it would be: "The only label for organic cosmetics is Cosmébio" (dixit Romain Ruth, president of the Cosmébio association , who recently confided in the newspaper Liberation).