At minimum, look for FDA cosmetic facility registration, GMP compliance, and ISO 22716 certification. If your positioning includes clean beauty or specific claims, also ask about Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certification, COSMOS or Ecocert organic status, and vegan certification from third-party bodies. AJ Cosmo Labs displays verified certifications on each manufacturer's profile so you can filter for exactly what your brand requires.
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