By adhering to specific guidelines, cosmetics marketers can use COSMOS signatures, which are registered trademarks, on packaging to confirm the products meet minimum industry requirements to be considered organic or natural.
[5] Marketers are allowed to use the COSMOS terms and signatures on company letterhead and websites under certain conditions.
[citation needed] Essentially, the labelling must clearly and accurately describe the product, which must comply with the standard.
[citation needed] The labeling must not confuse the terms "organic" and "natural," which have separate definitions and certifications based on the way the products and ingredients are processed.
[citation needed] Companies are not allowed to use logos or seals that may mislead customers into believing the products are COSMOS certified.