FAQ Certifications & Transparency

Certifications create orientation, control and transparency along the supply chain.

1. GOTS – Organic Content: Genuine Natural Fibers for Your Skin At QUOALA Switzerland, transparency comes first. For our textile accessories, such as the popular soap bag, we rely on the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) with a focus on organic fiber content. This strict certification guarantees that the material used consists of at least 70% organically produced natural fibers. In contrast to vague marketing promises, the GOTS standard ensures that the organic origin of the fibers – in our case, a high-quality organic linen blend – is seamlessly verified throughout the entire supply chain. For you, this means genuine, verifiable natural quality that you feel with every use. The seamless traceability from raw material to finished care tool protects the environment and guarantees you a no-compromise premium product for your sustainable body care.

• Link to Certification:(https://global-standard.org/)

2. GOTS – Safer Chemicals: Uncompromising Protection for Skin and Water Skin-friendliness and environmental protection go hand in hand with premium body care. A central pillar of GOTS certification for our textile care tools is strict chemical management (Safer Chemicals). In textile processing, especially in wet processes and dyeing, GOTS strictly prohibits the use of toxic, carcinogenic, or hormonally active chemicals. In addition, the standard requires professional wastewater treatment for all production facilities before the water is returned to nature. For QUOALA, this means not only the protection of European waters but also a direct investment in your well-being: the avoidance of questionable substances significantly minimizes the risk of skin irritation. This makes the GOTS-certified soap bag an absolutely safe companion in your care routine.

• Link to Certification:(https://global-standard.org/the-standard)

3. GOTS – Farming Methods: Grown in Harmony with Nature High-quality care begins long before production – it begins in the field. The GOTS standard (Farming Methods) ensures that the natural raw materials for our QUOALA textile products come from controlled organic farming. This means a consistent rejection of genetically modified seeds (GMO) and environmentally harmful synthetic pesticides. Instead, maintaining soil health and promoting biodiversity are the absolute focus. These sustainable cultivation methods not only protect ecosystems and farmers from toxic exposure but also deliver superior fiber quality. When you choose our GOTS-certified accessories, you support an agricultural industry that works sustainably and creates the honest basis for premium quality in your bathroom.

• Link to Certification:(https://global-standard.org/the-standard)

4. GOTS – Better Working Conditions: Ethical Manufacturing as Standard True premium quality is measured not only by the finished product but also by how it is created. The GOTS standard integrates far-reaching social criteria (Better Working Conditions) based strictly on the norms of the International Labor Organization (ILO). Along the entire certified textile supply chain, this guarantees fair and safe working conditions. This includes the right to freedom of association, the strict prohibition of child and forced labor, regulated working hours, and high standards for health protection. QUOALA's position is clear: ethical consumption must not be an empty promise. The GOTS certification of our textile accessories made in Italy gives you absolute certainty that your self-care tool was manufactured under humane conditions – for a completely clear conscience.

• Link to Certification:(https://global-standard.org/the-standard)

5. FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council): Responsible Forest Management Wood is at the heart of QUOALA's care tools, from the vegan hairbrush to the durable pedicure file. To fulfill our ecological responsibility, we use FSC® certification (Forest Stewardship Council) for our wood components and kraft paper packaging. This globally recognized label stands for environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and economically viable forest management. Through strict "Chain-of-Custody" monitoring, it is ensured that our European beech, hornbeam, or pear wood comes from legal and fully traceable sources. FSC prevents illegal exploitation and protects rare ecosystems. With every QUOALA wooden brush you choose, you opt for timeless premium design and at the same time make a measurable contribution to the preservation of global forests.

• LEARN MORE ABOUT FSC®:(https://fsc.org/) / N003920

6. EMAS (EU Eco-Management & Audit Scheme): Measurable Environmental Protection Transparency without compromise: A large part of QUOALA brushes are manufactured in German production facilities that are certified according to the demanding EU environmental management system EMAS. EMAS goes far beyond the industry-standard ISO 14001 in its transparency requirements. It obliges manufacturers not only to strictly comply with environmental laws but also to continuously and measurably reduce their ecological footprint. The results are disclosed annually in a public environmental statement and validated by independent, state-approved environmental auditors. This certification at the highest organizational level proves that our European manufacturing sets ecological standards. Those who choose QUOALA care tools demonstrably support sustainable production processes that conserve resources and actively promote genuine environmental protection.

• Link to Certification:(https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circular-economy/emas_en)
  
  

Not every certification is useful or economically feasible.