Manufacturing & safety: organic
make-up designed for children
Products designed for children
At Namaki, we know that when it comes to children’s make-up, safety is paramount. That is why we pay particular attention to the selection of ingredients, the formulation and the tests carried out on our products.
As they are both make-up and/or toys, Namaki products may be subject to different regulations and certifications depending on their type and intended use.
The vast majority of our products are subject to the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC No 1223/2009). At the same time, certain products, which are also designed for play, meet the requirements of the European toy standard EN 71-1/2/3. Our range (with the exception of our nail varnishes and temporary tattoos) is also COSMOS ORGANIC certified, in accordance with the requirements of the standard for organic cosmetics. Certifications are part of the company’s DNA.
Manufactured mainly in
Europe
From the very beginning, we have placed great importance on the relationships we build with our suppliers and manufacturing partners. Over the years, we have developed strong partnerships based on trust.
Today, the majority of our products are manufactured in Italy, with partners we have been working with since Namaki’s inception. Our temporary tattoos, meanwhile, are manufactured in Spain and our nail varnishes in France.
Our packaging is also printed in France, near our offices, in the Valence region. Our printers prioritise the use of cardboard sourced from sustainably managed forests.
As part of our eco-design approach, we also aim to minimise the use of plastic in our packaging. Where its use is necessary, we prioritise styrene-free plastics, which are more easily recyclable.
Checks at every stage
At Namaki, the safety and quality of our products are at the heart of their development. Depending on their intended use, our products are subject to various requirements relating to cosmetics regulations, organic certification and the European standard for toys. These requirements involve checks carried out at various stages by our teams, our partners and independent bodies.
For our cosmetic products, we carry out dermatological tests to ensure they are well tolerated by the skin. All our cosmetic products are tested on panels of people, including those with sensitive skin. We also check the compatibility between the formula and the packaging we select, as well as the performance of the preservative system, to ensure the product remains stable over time. For each new production batch, microbiological tests are carried out to verify the absence or control of micro-organisms that could spoil the product or pose a risk to its use. Naturally, our products are not tested on animals, in accordance with European regulations.
Our certified organic products are inspected by independent bodies in accordance with the COSMOS ORGANIC standard. These inspections focus in particular on the formulation, the selection and origin of raw materials, and the proportion of ingredients sourced from organic farming. Audits are also carried out regularly to ensure that we continue to comply with the standard’s requirements.
For products covered by the toy standard, we engage independent laboratories and bodies to verify their compliance with the requirements of the European standard EN 71-1/2/3. This standard covers, in particular, the mechanical and physical properties of the products (EN 71-1), their flammability (EN 71-2) and the migration of certain chemical elements (EN 71-3). We send our products to them so that they can be tested and approved in accordance with the applicable criteria.
Finally, upon receipt of the products at our warehouse, we carry out a quality control check to verify their condition and compliance before they are put on sale. Our products may also be subject to checks by the relevant authorities, who ensure compliance with European regulations.
Special care for sensitive skin
As children’s skin is particularly delicate, we prioritise gentle formulations that are suitable for their use. However, even when a product is formulated with naturally derived ingredients, the risk of individual intolerance can never be completely ruled out. That is why we recommend, particularly for children with sensitive skin, carrying out a patch test on a small area of skin, for example on the inside of the forearm.
