1. Principle 1: Towards a renewable raw material

1.1 Context

The growing demand for natural extracts for various food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications can lead to the over-exploitation of natural resources. Producers of natural extracts need to take into account the parameters linked to respect for the environment, as "excessive" over-exploitation of plants in a given region can lead to the extinction of certain endemic species. The preservation of natural resources and biodiversity must therefore be taken into account with regard to our biodiversity, our environment and future generations. In the context of eco-extraction, the use of renewable raw materials, varietal improvement or ingenious biotechnological processes are all avenues to consider in order to avoid the extinction of endemic species