Betty Santonnat takes the new post at the association, which represents and promotes the interests of organic and ecological cosmetics in France and abroad.

In her new position, Santonnat is responsible for representing the association in the finalisation of the harmonised COSMOS standard for organic beauty products.

COSMEBIO has grown quickly since its creation in 2002 and now has more than 250 members, 10 per cent of whom come from outside of France.