NPA Natural Perfumery Business Certification Standards & Accreditation
Welcome to the Natural Perfume Academy (NPA) Natural Perfumery Business and Individual Perfumer Certification Standards page.
Here, we outline our rigorous criteria for certifying businesses and individual perfumers in the natural perfumery industry. Our certification is designed to promote ethical and sustainable practices across all levels of production and supply. Each certified business is categorised based on their adherence to our standards, marked by a colour-coded system.
Certification Levels
1. Green Certification: 95-100% Natural & Ethical Individual Perfumer or Business
NPA Green Circle Natural Perfumery Certification:
This level is awarded to businesses and individual perfumers that adhere to the highest standards of natural and ethical practices. Everything from their raw materials to their cleaning products is natural and sustainable. This certification is rare and reflects a deep commitment to environmental and ethical principles.
For: Perfumers, Suppliers, Producers
Criteria: 95-100% natural ingredients and ethical practices
2. Amber Certification: 75-95% Natural & Ethical Individual Perfumer or Business
NPA Amber Circle Natural Perfumery Certification:
This is the most common certification level. It recognises individual perfumers and businesses that have made significant strides towards natural and ethical practices, with more than half of their operations meeting these standards. These businesses are actively working towards increasing their natural and ethical footprint.
For: Perfumers, Suppliers, Producers
Criteria: 75-95% natural ingredients and ethical practices
3. Yellow Certification: 50-75% Natural & Ethical Individual Perfumer or Business
NPA Yellow Circle Natural perfumery Certification:
This certification is for individual perfumers and businesses that are in the early stages of their journey towards natural and ethical practices. They have started to incorporate natural ingredients and ethical practices into their operations and are working towards getting more of their products certified.
For: Perfumers, Suppliers, Producers
Criteria: 50-75% natural ingredients and ethical practices
Certification Process
Each individual perfumer or business that applies for NPA certification undergoes a thorough review process to ensure compliance with our standards. Once certified, businesses receive a digital stamp that they can display on their website or products, indicating their certification level.
Certified Directory
Our directory features individual perfumers and businesses that have met the NPA Certification Standards. Each listing is marked with a colour-coded circle to indicate their certification level.
Example Listings:
Green Certified Individual Perfumers and/or Business:
NPA Green Circle Certified Business Company or Individual Perfumer Name
Description of business or individual perfumer and their efforts to increase natural and ethical practices.
Amber Certified Individual Perfumers and/or Business:
NPA Amber Circle Certified Business Company Name or Individual Perfumer Name
Description of business or individual perfumer and their efforts to increase natural and ethical practices.
Yellow Certified Business:
NPA Yellow Circle Certified Business Company or Individual Perfumer Name
Description of business or individual perfumer and their initial steps towards natural and ethical practices.
Certification Costs
Certification fees are structured to cover the evaluation process, including the expertise of the “nose” who assesses each product, as well as any required certificates. Fees are structured as follows:
- Annual Licensing Fee: A small administrative fee is required for the use of the NPA badge and logo on products, websites, or marketing materials. This fee varies based on the number of certified products and the size of the business.
- Individual Perfumer and Business Licensing Fees: Fees are assessed based on the type of certification (individual or business) and the scope of certified products, ensuring accessibility and affordability.
Note: Any fee adjustments will be minimal, only covering rising operational costs. NPA reserves the right to refuse certification applications without providing a reason, ensuring we uphold rigorous standards.
We understand the financial commitment involved in integrating certification logos on your materials, and our goal is to keep costs fair and transparent to support ethical growth in the industry.