SNSA Quality Mark
Independent standards for natural skincare
The SNSA Quality Mark is an independent mark available to its member brands upon request. The mark is intended to provide companies operating in the sector, as well as their consumers, with an independent third party that reliably assesses various aspects of the company and its products. This provides certified assurance both for those offering natural quality products and for those who use them—or intend to incorporate them into their everyday lives.
The Label
Everything is transparent: the people behind the assessment are publicly identified, and the association is an open organisation committed to sharing its results and evaluations. The Quality Mark is awarded based on specific requirements established with a pragmatic approach, designed to assess the product’s actual impact on the environment and on well-being.
The assessment protocol is fully public and transparent. The members of the scientific committee, responsible for the evaluation, are also publicly identified and are carefully selected by the association based on their expertise across a wide range of fields.
A Comprehensive Evaluation
Rigorous evaluation across 5 core technical parameters.
Ingredients & Formulation
Natural and natural-origin ingredients, formulation choices and overall composition.
Origin & Processing
Traceability, sourcing, cultivation, harvesting and processing of key raw materials.
Ethics & Sustainability
Environmental impact, biodiversity, responsible sourcing and animal welfare.
Packaging
Material choices, recyclability, resource use and unnecessary secondary packaging.
Transparency & Claims
Accuracy and transparency of product communication, environmental claims and marketing.
Three Levels of Recognition
Excellence
The Gold Standard of Natural Skincare
Il livello più elevato di riconoscimento SNSA. Riservato ai prodotti che eccellono in ogni parametro scientifico, etico e di packaging circolare.
- Tutti i requisiti Advanced
- Impatto carbonio neutro o positivo
- Formula 100% biodegradabile
- Priorità di consulenza annuale
How It Works
A rigorous, multi-stage evaluation process ensuring complete compliance and transparency.
Application
Submission of product details, ingredient declarations, and company documentation.
Documentation Review
Initial screening to verify completeness, compliance, and preliminary requirements.
Scientific Evaluation
In-depth technical analysis conducted by qualified scientific committee members.
Technical Report
Compilation of detailed findings, compliance metrics, and assessment outcome.
Quality Mark Decision
Formal evaluation and awarding of the appropriate Quality Mark recognition level.
Annual Verification
Ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews to ensure continuous standard adherence.