- Issued by
- GfaW
- Programme / market
- Germany / International
- Mark type
- Certification
- Artwork access
- Permission from issuer required
- Source checked
- 23 September 2026
What this mark means
NCS is a natural-cosmetics certification standard administered by GfaW.
Before you add it to your label
- Use the NCS version and any additional claim only when they match the product’s certificate.
- Open the official resource below and keep the current guidance with your artwork brief.
- Have the finished layout checked against the product records and destination-market requirements.
A detail worth checking
The NCS identity differs from GfaW’s NCP product standard and other organisational sustainability labels.
Useful to know
Which resource should I use for Natural Cosmetics Standard (NCS)?
Start with GfaW. The official link below is the route to the programme’s guidance and any artwork it makes available. Certification artwork should match the approved product and designation.
Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?
No. Follow the issuer’s eligibility, licensing and artwork guidance for your specific product. The library helps you find the source; the issuer authorises use.
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