NPA Natural Perfume Business Certification
A clear mark of trust for natural perfumery businesses: pass our ethics and sourcing review to earn the NPA Certified Business badge, your transparency level, and a public directory listing.
Certification Objectives
Be believed: Badge + listing that signal trust at a glance.
Lead by example: Documented standards for sourcing, sustainability, and claims.
Grow together: Tap a global, vetted community for collaborations and features.
Natural perfume brands — creators and/or retailers of finished fragrance.
Suppliers & distributors — raw materials, packaging, and related services.
Producers & manufacturers — distillers, extractors, blending labs, co-packers; including skincare/aromatherapy lines.
If you teach or run courses, see Educational Body Certification instead.
Certification Requirements
- Documentation of Practices: Outline sourcing, production, and business practices that align with NPA’s ethical standards.
- Application and Assessment: Complete the application form and provide supporting documents as required.
- Commitment to NPA Standards: Demonstrate adherence to sustainable and ethical practices.
Certification Levels
NPA certification offers three levels based on the percentage of natural and ethical practices:
- Green Certification: 95-100% natural and ethical.
- Amber Certification: 75-95% natural and ethical.
- Yellow Certification: 50-75% natural and ethical.
Each certification level includes a digital badge for display on websites or products.
Certification Fees
Two ways to qualify
Fast-Track Application (assessment only): €150
For NPA grads / NPA-certified schools / established businesses.
If not approved: €50 refunded.
If approved: activate your Annual Badge & Directory License (below).Certification Program (Qualifying Module): €300 → €150 (pilot)
Self-paced. Includes your first year of Badge & Directory License when you pass.
Ongoing
Annual Badge & Directory License: nominal, tiered by turnover
Required to display badges and appear in the public directory.
(Year 1 included for Program graduates; not included for Fast-Track.)
Optional
Per-Perfume Certification: €50 per fragrance (SKU) for product-level claims.
Notes
NPA Diploma graduates: no Program fee; use Fast-Track and then activate the annual license.
Large/complex businesses (multiple brands/sites, big ranges) may need an expanded review; quoted case-by-case (projects from €300).
Path A — Fast-Track (for NPA-trained or established businesses)
Step 1 — Apply (online form)
Upload:
About your business: brand/site links, contact, product range.
Training/evidence: NPA Diploma or NPA-certified school or proof of practice (e.g., portfolio, client references, website/shop history).
Sourcing & ethics: your sourcing policy, key supplier list, sustainability practices, transparency statements.
Product snapshot: 2–3 representative SKUs with ingredient breakdown by category (e.g., % natural vs. other; no proprietary formulas required).
Marketing materials: labels, product pages, claims wording.
Step 2 — Review & decision
We assess against NPA standards and award a Transparency Level (Green/Amber/Yellow).
If not approved, we outline gaps and you can re-apply or take the Certification Program. (€50 of the €150 fee is refunded if not approved.)
Step 3 — Activate your license
Activate the Annual Badge & Directory License to display badges and be listed.
Optional: add Per-Perfume Certification (€50/SKU) for product-level claims.
Path B — Certification Program (Qualifying Module) — for those new to NPA standards
Step 1 — Enrol & complete the self-paced program (ethics, sourcing, transparency, claims).
Step 2 — Assessment & award of Green/Amber/Yellow upon passing.
Step 3 — Badges & listing issued, with Year-1 Badge & Directory License included. (Renew annually thereafter.)
Notes
Educational bodies: please see Educational Body Certification (curriculum & faculty review).
Confidentiality: We never require full proprietary formulas; keep ingredient disclosures at category/percentage level unless we request more detail.
Scope: Large/complex businesses may require an expanded review; fees are quoted case-by-case (projects start from €300).
Ready to Certify Your Business?
Achieving NPA certification aligns your brand with the values of natural and sustainable perfumery, setting you apart in the industry. Join the NPA network to enhance your credibility and make a positive impact.
For additional information, please reach out to info@npacertification.com.