ICTA® - An Independent Authority for Cosmetic Testing & Certification
Our Mission
The Independent Cosmetic Testing Authority® (ICTA®) exists to protect consumers and elevate industry standards by providing unbiased, science-based testing and verification of skincare and cosmetic products. Our purpose is simple: to help consumers trust what they put on their skin.
We certify only products that meet stringent criteria for purity, safety, effectiveness, and compliance with global regulatory standards.
Who We Are
ICTA® is a coalition of cosmetic scientists, regulatory professionals, dermatologists, and industry researchers with no affiliations to marketing teams or sales departments. Our work is grounded in scientific rigor—not commercial influence.
With backgrounds spanning clinical formulation, toxicology, cosmetic chemistry, and global compliance, our team sets a new benchmark for what it means to be “verified.”
Why ICTA® Was Founded
In an increasingly saturated beauty market filled with exaggerated claims and unregulated buzzwords, ICTA® was established to provide clear, credible, and verifiable standards.
We saw a need for an independent body to step in—not to promote products, but to protect consumers and hold brands accountable for their formulations.
What Makes Us Different
No Pay-to-Play: Brands cannot buy a badge. Verification is merit-based only.
Science-First Approach: Every certification is rooted in data, testing, and global safety standards.
Transparency: Our Verified badge reflects measurable quality—not marketing hype.
Global Alignment: ICTA® standards are modeled on internationally accepted cosmetic safety regulations.
Trust Through Testing
When consumers see the ICTA® Verified badge on a product, they can feel confident that it has undergone:
Ingredient-Level Scrutiny
Dermatological Safety Testing
Real-World Effectiveness Evaluation
Our verification system isn’t just about passing tests—it’s about earning trust.
ICTA® for Legitimacy
The ICTA® Verified Award is not a marketing claim—it is a recognition backed by rigorous, independent evaluation. Every product that receives this badge has undergone a strict, multi-stage review by cosmetic scientists, regulatory experts, and dermatological safety assessors. The award cannot be purchased or influenced; it is earned through data, testing, and adherence to global standards. This makes the ICTA® Verified badge a true mark of legitimacy and trust in the cosmetics industry.
