BRANDS & LOGOS
You will find below a brief description of the brands we carry, together with a link to their website (in English when available). Other links will bring you to websites on organic certifications, health, aromatherapy and the environment.
BRANDS
 | For over 25 years the laboratory NutriBiolabs specializes in the development and manufacture of high quality nutrients. From now on, these products are available in a new packaging and under a new brand, AlbaMed. These are the same products, always effective and of high quality. Sabine Thysebaert, managing director of the laboratory NutriBioLabs, continues to lend its expertise of more than 25 years in the orthomolecular field. The capsules are manufactured in a brand new production unit within the laboratory HerbalGem and under the supervision of the pharmacist responsible for NutrioBioLabs. You can enjoy a full range of nutrients that act in the heart of your cells: minerals, vitamins, complexes, enzymes, essential fatty acids, amino acids and other natural nutrients. AlbaMed Minerals are provided in the form of orotates, salts carriers invented by Dr. Nieper that allow optimum assimilation of the active ingredients by the body. More. |
 | HerbalGem is a dynamic and innovative company, with over 20 years of experience in developing gemmotherapy remedies and herbal extracts. Its two main activities are: - development, manufacturing and commercialisation of branded bud extracts and other proprietary herbal remedies - custom development and extraction of herbal ingredients for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries. Its rapid growth and international expansion is rooted on its uncompromising focus on delivering effective and high quality products. More. |
 | In the mountains of AUVERGNE, in the heart of a strong and pure natural environment, the BIOFLORAL laboratory devotes itself entirely to the production of phyto-therapeutic and natural remedies. Inspired by various doctors' manuscripts dating from the Middle Ages until today, the BIOFLORAL Laboratory developed meticulous processes, in order for these elixirs to act in depth on the whole of the human being. To ensure a permanent and impeccable quality, the laboratory is equipped with a system of control by sensitive crystallization. (French website) More. |
 | Biover, founded at the end of 1985, is a Belgian company specialised in phytotherapy and natural health products. Today Biover can offer an extensive variety of natural products: mother tinctures, essential oils, vitamins, minerals and body-care articles (also with natural essential oils). The ingredients are 100% pure and natural, selected with care and respect for the environment. Where possible, only materials grown in biologically controlled conditions are used. As a result, many of their natural health products carry a bio-guarantee label. The award of the much-prized ISO 9001 quality control certificate and the ISO 14001 environmental care certificate are evidence of the high standards of quality and efficiency to which the company continually aspires. More. |
 | Ingredients from nature, selected medicinal herbs, our very own treatment concept and a core idea that shapes our special skin care approach and our cosmetic products: the skin possesses its own powers of nurture and regeneration and skin care products should support these functions. This is what makes Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products unique. The skin’s natural activities can be undermined by the sun, wind or other factors. Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products reinvigorate them. They strengthen the skin’s own healthy processes and rhythms and give protection against external influences. More. |
 | Pioneer in natural cosmetics. The story of LOGONA is closely associated with the rise of the German natural marketplace, where the company today serves as a leading supplier of natural personal care products. Strict ingredient quality standards have always been fundamentally important to LOGONA product formulation and manufacturing. LOGONA products utilize the highest quality, natural raw materials, such as premium vegetable oils and waxes, herbal extracts and floral distillates derived from organic agriculture and wild crafting. More. |
 | Biosphere is a Belgian label created 13 years ago. With several new titles each year, the label now includes 70 albums of relaxing music and nature sounds. With a large variety of styles (from the pure sounds of nature to jazz tones, lounge music, pure ethnic or ethnically flavoured music) Biosphere always pursues the same objective, that of creating an atmosphere of calm and serenity, a kind of instrument for recovering one's forces and replenishing one's spirit. The Biosphere music has been specifically conceived to induce well-being and relaxation. The rhythm of the compositions influences the state of mind, lowers the heart rhythm, brings an immediate sensation of well-being. The Biosphere label is the result of a team effort, a team of professionals of relaxation who not only brought their technical and creative abilities but also their positive and imaginative energies in a spirit of pleasure. More. |
 | Ekoland is a Dutch company that offers all the necessary ingredients for delicious meals. Products from the certified organic agriculture, as natural as possible (minimum transformation) to preserve all their original nutriments. More. |
 | Ecover is an international company active in the production of ecological detergents and cleansing agents. It was founded in 1980 in Belgium. Ecover has been a trendsetter from the very start: as a pioneering company, it marketed a phosphate-free washing powder even before phosphates were branded as a problem. Ecover's progressive environmental policy is an integral part of the company's business operations. It has been extended to all departments of the company, from production to marketing. More. |
 | Natracare is a UK company wholly owned by Susie Hewson and her husband. The creation and development of the Natracare products reflected the ethical and environmental principles of Susie Hewson. Natracare was launched in 1989 with a full range of hygiene products, including the world’s first certified organic cotton tampons and totally chlorine-free sanitary pads and panty liners. Natracare's philosophy is "To support conservation of the earth’s natural resources by using only certified organic and natural, plant-derived, renewable materials which can demonstrate the lowest measured carbon footprint and highest environmental credentials." More. |
 | Urtekram, société Danish company founded in 1971, was one of the first company to produce and distribute organic products. Same as in Ecover, the environmental policy is an integral part of the (ISO 4001 certified) company's business operations from production to marketing and sales. Urtekram offers a full range of fragrance free body care products to counter the allergic phenomena. It is also heavily involved in fair trade for the supply of its raw materials. More. |
 | Brita was founded in Germany in 1966 with the objectives of giving to all of us the possibility to have access to good quality drinking water. Their main household products are the filtering jugs with the "Classic" and now "Maxtra" cartridges as well as the "On Tap" filter that directly connects to the tap. More. |
 | The name "Oxfam" comes from the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, founded in Britain during the second world war in 1942. Oxfam started out by providing famine relief to the population of Nazi-occupied Greece. Oxfam Belgium was founded in 1964. Its initial focus was to campaign for the decolonisation of Belgium’s African territories. It subsequently gave support to the populations of other former colonies as they became independent. In 2002 the general assembly of Oxfam-Wereldwinkels decided that products should be sold under the brand name Oxfam Fairtrade. Oxfam Fairtrade has become a wholesaler in the importing, distributing and selling of fair trade food products. More. |
 | Horizon is a Dutch company founded in 1978. It specializes in organic dried fruit, nuts and seeds. The ingredients are sourced mostly from producers members of the Good Food Foundation established with the participation of Horizon. More. |
 | Arkhe is a Luxemburg based company that is involved since more than 20 years in the production and distribution of phyto-aromatherapic products. An aromatherapist who also provides training seminars on the use of essential oils holds it. The company is certified ECOCERT LU 06 for all the products from the organic agriculture. More. |
 | To produce truly natural cosmetics is a must for Lavera. Their principles are based on the strict guidelines for the Controlled Natural Cosmetics set by BDIH. All organic ingredients are tested and certified by the independent INAC Institute. Besides their mission to provide 100% natural cosmetics, their main focus is on tolerance even for sensitive skin. Lavera is the only natural cosmetics manufacturer that offers a complete system of skin and body care specially formulated for allergy sufferers and sensitive skin (Neutral). Lavera provides truly natural cosmetics with proven effectiveness. They use plant-based liposomes for measurable repair effects and hyaluronic acid for effective moisturizing of sensitive skin. More. |
ORGANIC LOGOS
 | The AB Logo is the property of the French Ministry of Agriculture. The organic agriculture label is awarded to products that contain at least 95% of ingredients coming from organic agriculture. It applies to agricultural products and the foods. (French website) More. |
 | ECOCERT is a control and certification organization, whose activity is, for this reason, closely aligned with the Authorities and the legislation. Ecocert checks the respect of the specifications by announced annual visits and also through unexpected visits to control the installations, parcels of land, buildings, manufacturing methods, ingredients, accounting, packing, transport, etc (French website) More. |
 | The label "Nature et Progrès" is more demanding than the label "Organic Agriculture". It is for food products and, since 1998, cosmetics. Nature et Progrès is an Association which groups together agricultural producers, manufacturers of cosmetics and consumers. Their goal is to make products that respect the laws of nature and use the least possible synthetic ingredients. Obtaining the label is subjected to controls carried out by an independent organization. The cosmetics awarded that label do not contain petrochemical compounds, synthetic products, synthetic perfumes or dyes. The vegetable ingredients are obviously from organic farming. The specifications also cover the environmental management of the production. (French websites) More. Nature et Progrès Belgium |
 | In March 2000 the European Commission introduced a logo bearing the words 'Organic Farming - EC Control System' [Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91] to be used on a voluntary basis by producers whose systems and products have been found on inspection to satisfy EU regulations. Consumers buying products bearing this logo can be confident that at least 95% of the product\s ingredients have been organically produced. More. |
 | BDIH is the Association of German Industries and Trading Firms for pharmaceuticals, health care products, food supplements and personal hygiene products. In 1996, working together with leading natural cosmetics producers, the BDIH developed comprehensive guidelines for certified natural cosmetics, keeping in mind the expectations of consumers. The makers of the products marked with the "Certified Natural Cosmetics" seal use natural raw material such as plant oils, fats and waxes, herbal extracts and essential oils and aromatic materials from controlled biological cultivation or controlled biological wild collection. In addition to the careful selection of raw materials, the ecological impact of each product plays an important role. No animal testing may be performed or commissioned when end products are manufactured, developed or tested. It is prohibited to use raw materials obtained from dead vertebrates. Organic-synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrances, ethoxylated raw materials, silicones, paraffin and other petroleum products are deliberately rejected. More. |
 | The French Trade Association Cosmebio, which groups together mainly cosmetics manufacturers, set up a label for natural cosmetics in 2002. The control is carried out by independent and approved certification organizations like Ecocert. The label Cosmébio ECO warranty: - at least 95% natural ingredients - at least 5% organic ingredients for the finished product - and 50% organic ingredients on the total of vegetable ingredients. The label Cosmébio BIO warranty: - at least 95% natural ingredients - at least 10% organic ingredients for the finished product - and 95% organic ingredients on the total of vegetable ingredients. The ingredients prohibited under the label Cosmebio are silicones (pollutants), GMO's, synthetic preservatives, synthetic dyes, synthetic perfumes as well as ingredients stemming from oil. There is a tolerance of 5% of synthetic ingredients chosen among a restrictive list. The manufacturing processes must respect the environment. Tests on animals are prohibited. The Cosmebio label is the least demanding of the labels for natural cosmetics. This label does not guarantee that the cosmetic is completely natural or completely organic. (French websites) More. |
 | Demeter is the oldest trademark related to organic farming products and was founded in 1928. Demeter is the brand for products from Biodynamic Agriculture. Only strictly controlled and contractually bound partners are permitted to use the Brand. A comprehensive verification process insures strict compliance with the International Demeter Production and Processing Standards, as well as applicable organic regulations in the various countries. It covers more than 3500 Food Products with Character - including Cosmetics and Fashions More. |
 | Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers - especially in the South. Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade. More. |
INCI | INCI stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients. This nomenclature was created in 1973 and is kept up to date by the American association CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association). In Europe, its utilization is mandatory for cosmetics since 1998: all cosmetics shall show on their packaging the complete list of all ingredients in the descending order and under their INCI name. The listing of all ingredients allows to know what the cosmetics are really made of and to find the ingredients that generate allergies. The INCI nomenclature uses two languages: the Latin for the plants extracts and the English for the names of the molecules and the usual names. By convention, the perfumes are grouped under the name "perfume", without details. The dyes are designated using a "Color Index" written CI followed with a number of 5 digits. For additional information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INCI http://www.beaute-test.com/composant.php (fr) http://www.oshun.ca/inci.html http://www.oshun.ca/info.html http://www.soapnuts.com/inci.html |
 | The Humane Cosmetics Standard (HCS) is the world's only international criteria for cosmetic or toiletry products that are "Not Tested on Animals". The HCS was launched in 1998 by an international coalition of animal protection groups from across the European Union and North America, including the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments. More. |
 | The products bearing this label are certified non-allergenic, this in reference to cosmetic ingredients recognized as capable to cause allergic reactions. More. |
