The Organyc biodegradable organic cotton wool balls are Ecocert certified and Vegan certified. The quality organic cotton used has been grown without pesticides, working in harmony with the environment to support biodiversity using a natural pest system. From cotton core to packaging, Organyc organic cotton wool balls offer optimum quality and purity. They are also luxuriously soft and feel silky against the skin. These are a safe and natural product for a variety of every day uses.