BECOME A CERTIFIED NATURAL PERFUMER
NPG, Since 2006 – truly certified Natural Perfumers
How the Natural Perfumers Guild has redefined it’s focus and mission to go forward with a main mission: Certification.
The Natural Perfumers Guild (NPG), established in 2006, set standards for those who wish to become Certified Natural Perfumers (CNP) in anticipation of government regulation on the use of the word natural.
The criteria for naturalness of materials can be found on the Definition of Natural Perfumery originally established in 2008, revised 2012, linked here.
We have done this to define and separate the Guild from the current surge in use of isolates and blended mixtures of dubious origin that are not natural, but being sold as such, and incorporated in "natural" perfumes.
In the past, and still today, the main area of examination is the use of the concretes, absolutes, and essential oils, and the review of the perfumes containing them; now the use of isolates is also examined.
Applicants for CNP status
Certified Natural Perfumer applicants submit samples of their perfumes, and a list of the aromatics used in the perfumes, accompanied by the names of the supply houses. All this information is kept confidential.
This allows the NPG Review Committee to use their years of experience in sourcing, vetting materials, and evaluating perfumes, to make a decision on the perfumes.
Apply now for Certification as a Natural Perfumer
This certification is renewable every year for the fee of $150, by clicking here. The fee includes the review process by the Committee, and the ability to use the Guild logo* on your website, social media, and marketing materials.
*The Guild logo is available in a variety of colors to match the color scheme of your brand.
