The Certificate of Free Sale (CVL) is an official document required by the authorities of 69 countries outside the European Union as a condition for importing finished cosmetic products into their markets. The CVL issued by Cosmed, a trade association representing French cosmetics companies with 1030 members, certifies that the cosmetics mentioned comply with regulation (EC) n°1223/2009 and can therefore be marketed in the European Union.
To meet the growing challenges of transparency and security, Cosmed has adopted a new system that enhances the traceability and tamper-proofing of CVLs.
"With this innovative technology, integrating blockchain, each certificate can be authenticated instantly, on a smartphone, without any mobile application to download, thus limiting the risks of fraud and ensuring the integrity of documents throughout the export chain."says Cosmed.
Instantly authenticated by the authorities, Cosmed CVLs are forgery-proof.
The process is simplified for customs and health authorities, who can instantly verify with a QR code that the document presented corresponds to the original issued by Cosmed.
What's more, this innovation, based on Sorga, a low-power blockchain technology developed by MAP Emulsion, is part of an eco-responsible approach. Unlike traditional blockchain technologies, it has a reduced environmental impact, in line with Cosmed's commitment to sustainability.
"This major innovation represents an additional guarantee for our exporting companies, their international partners and local authorities.says Jean-Marc Giroux, President of Cosmed. By choosing Sorga, a French solution, we are affirming our commitment to digital sovereignty while meeting the traceability requirements of the global market."
Visual taken from the Cosmed website.
