Regenerative organic certification and the beauty industry: an interview with Dr Mariano Serratore of ICEA

From soil health and supply chain traceability to the prospects for cosmetic ingredients, ICEA’s Technical Director, Mariano Serratore, discusses the principles, requirements and developments of Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) certification in an interview conducted by Dr Barbara Olioso, founder of GreenChemFinder, and published on the platform.

The main topics covered include:

• The differences and complementary aspects of organic and regenerative agriculture.
• The requirements of ROC certification and how to communicate environmental claims accurately, also in light of Directive (EU) 2024/825 (EmpCo).
• Possible future developments of the COSMOS standard regarding ROC-certified ingredients.
• Practical guidance for companies, including smaller businesses, looking to map their supply chains and identify ROC-certified ingredients.

The full interview is available on GreenChemFinder: https://greenchemfinder.com/regenerative-organic-certification-beauty-icea/

Source: Interview with Dr Mariano Serratore conducted by Dr Barbara Olioso and published on GreenChemFinder.