What That Means for Your Formulation
On June 11, 2026, Ecocert Greenlife issued a conformity attestation confirming that AviGa™ Bio HP70, Avid Organics' bio-based 70% glycolic acid, meets the COSMOS v4 standard for use in certified natural and organic cosmetic formulations.
For formulators building COSMOS-compliant product lines, this removes a gap that has existed for years. Glycolic acid is one of the most widely used actives in exfoliation and skin renewal. Now there is a certified bio-based option that meets the documentation standard your certification body expects.
COSMOS is the leading international standard for natural and organic cosmetics. It is managed by a consortium of European certification bodies including Ecocert, BDIH, Cosmebio, Soil Association, and ICEA.
When a raw material receives COSMOS approval, it has been independently assessed and confirmed as suitable for use in finished products seeking COSMOS certification. It does not mean the raw material itself is certified as organic. What it does mean is that formulators can specify it with confidence, and certification bodies will recognise the documentation.
For AviGa™ Bio HP70, the attestation also confirmed compliance with the COSMOS 'without animal origin' requirement, which matters for brands positioning their products as vegan.
Glycolic acid has been used in cosmetics for decades. It is the smallest alpha hydroxy acid, which means it penetrates skin efficiently and delivers visible results at lower concentrations than other AHAs. Exfoliating serums, toning pads, brightening treatments, and skin renewal creams all commonly use it.
The problem for natural and organic brands has always been sourcing. Conventional glycolic acid is petroleum-derived, which places it outside COSMOS-eligible ingredients. Bio-based options existed in small quantities but not at commercial scale or with the certification infrastructure that procurement teams require.
AviGa™ Bio HP70 changes that. It is produced from a plant-derived feedstock, at commercial scale, and is now backed by third-party certification across two frameworks: COSMOS by Ecocert, and the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label (awarded May 2026).
The attestation classifies AviGa™ Bio HP70 as a chemically processed agro-ingredient serving three functions in cosmetic formulations.
Skin conditioning: improving the feel and appearance of skin in leave-on and rinse-off products
Exfoliation: accelerating the shedding of dead skin cells for a brighter, smoother surface
pH adjustment: helping formulators hit the optimal pH for skin compatibility and active ingredient stability
If you are building or reformulating a COSMOS-compliant product line, AviGa™ Bio HP70 can now be specified with the documentation to support your own certification process. Avid Organics provides the COSMOS conformity attestation, USDA biobased certification, REACH registration, and full technical data sheets as part of the standard documentation package.
For brands that have been avoiding glycolic acid because of sourcing concerns, this is the moment to revisit. The ingredient has not changed. The supply chain behind it has.
AviGa™ Bio HP70 is the world's first commercially available bio-based glycolic acid at 70% concentration. Manufactured at Avid Organics' zero-discharge facility in Vadodara, India, it is produced from a renewable plant-based feedstock using a formaldehyde-free process. The facility runs on 100% renewable electricity.
Avid Organics is India's largest manufacturer of glycolic acid, supplying to customers in more than 30 countries. The company has 19 years of manufacturing experience across specialty amino acids and alpha hydroxy acids.
Request a sample or documentation for AviGa™ Bio HP70 at avidorganics.net/en/products/alpha-hydroxy-acids/aviga-bio-hp-70 or contact the team at info@avidorganics.net
It confirms that Ecocert has independently assessed the ingredient as suitable for use in COSMOS-certified cosmetic formulations. It does not mean the raw material itself is certified organic, but formulators can specify it with confidence that certification bodies will recognise the documentation.
Three: skin conditioning, exfoliation, and pH adjustment, covering its main use cases in leave-on and rinse-off products.
Conventional glycolic acid is petroleum-derived, which puts it outside COSMOS-eligible ingredients. AviGa™ Bio HP70 is plant-derived, made at commercial scale, and now backed by certification, closing a sourcing gap that has existed for years.
Yes, it also meets the COSMOS "without animal origin" requirement.
We provide the COSMOS attestation, USDA biobased certification, REACH registration, and technical data sheets. Samples and documentation can be requested at info@avidorganics.net or via the product page.
