BDIH
Perfect Potion is the first Australian company to have obtained certification for a majority of its products, from BDIH - Kontrollierte Natur-kosmetik. The BDIH is an international certification organisation from Germany that has strict standards for the manufacture of natural cosmetics are made using raw materials that are natural and organic and that are manufactured to comply with the very strict environmental guidelines.
Perfect Potion meets the strict guidelines set by the BDIH. These guidelines define the concept of natural cosmetics.
Raw materials obtained from plants
Raw materials obtained from plants should be certified organic and from controlled biological cultivation or from controlled biological wild collections.
No animal testing is permitted
No animal testing may be performed or commissioned when end products are manufactured, developed or tested. It is also strictly prohibited to use raw materials obtained from dead vertebrates.
Raw materials obtained from minerals
The use of inorganic salts and raw materials obtained from minerals is generally permitted, except for raw materials such as organic-synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrances, ethoxylated raw materials, silicones, paraffin and other petroleum products.
Preservatives
To ensure that products are microbiologically safe, only certain naturally derived preservatives are allowed.
No radioactive radiation
It is not permitted to disinfect organic raw materials and cosmetic products using radioactive radiation.
Disapproval of genetic engineering
Raw materials extracted from genetically modified plants are not permitted for use.
Ecological compatibility
All raw materials used must be made using environmentally friendly processes. Only raw materials that are easily biodegradable may be used. Natural cosmetics must be packaged in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
Social compatibility
Manufacturers of BDIH certified natural cosmetics must be socially responsible and are required to support fair trade and socially responsible production.
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