L’Erbolario Società Benefit Srl is an Italian company, founded in 1978 in Lodi, with the aim of manufacturing plant-based cosmetics which were valid and effective with respect for nature and for mankind. From the outset, L’Erbolario has committed itself to implement its activities in view of its principle of maintainable development to ensure the respect of humans and the environment. During the years, the ethical and scientific severity together with the constant research of the utmost environmental quality has allowed L’Erbolario to obtain important recognitions and certifications. The undertaking to reduce to the minimum the environmental impact is expressed by L’Erbolario constant wish to promote a maintainable development: – Has adopted an Environmental Management System (UNI EN ISO 14001 n. 497-2002-AE-MIL-SINCERT DNV certification). – Uses electricity derived exclusively from renewable sources; – Certifies all its agricultural activities through ICEA(Institute for Environmental Ethical Certification), according to the Regulation CE 834/07 on organic farming (certification code IT ICA C517); – Tests the safety and efficacy of products by clinical tests carried out at the University of Pavia. – All products are produced without discrimination or exploitation of workers. – Adheres to the “International Humane Cosmetics Standard: Stop the tests on animal”, managed in Italy by LAV (Anti Vivisection League). All its products are independently audited by ICEA on behalf of LAV. – Contributes to the FAI “Fondo per l’Ambiente Italiano”: a trust set up on the model of the “NATIONAL TRUST” in England.
