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Apr 03, 2013 | 09:23 AM CDT
New York Summit Hones in on Green Ingredients and Consumer Behavior
Organic Monitor's Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, taking place in New York City May 16–18, 2013, will explore how the environmental impact of cosmetic and personal care products, juggling environmental and social issues in sustainability programs, and green ingredient alternatives.
Mar 06, 2013 | 08:46 AM CST
Clariant Launches Sustainability-based Life Cycle and Label
Clariant has launched EcoTain, its life cycle and a label that allows it to assess the protection of human, environmental and ecological health of its products over the value chain and clearly identify what products fulfill those requirements.
Feb 12, 2013 | 02:01 PM CST
NATRUE Utilizes IOAS to Launch Accreditation Program
The International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association A.I.S.B.L. (NATRUE) has teamed up with the International Organic Accreditation Service (IOAS) to launch an accreditation program for the NATRUE Label.
Aug 03, 2011 | 05:44 PM CDT
US Sustainable Palm Oil Members Increase
Three global companies headquartered in the United States—Walmart, The Hershey Company and Citigroup—have become members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), an organization that aims to promote the growth and use of sustainable palm oil in the world.
Aug 03, 2011 | 09:14 AM CDT
Natural/Organic Products Assessed for "Naturalness"
Research conducted by Organic Monitor suggests that natural and organic cosmetic brands are not living up to their marketing claims, that some fair trade organizations are not using strict requirements and that content of natural ingredients varies by geographical region. The company assessed more than 50 international brands of natural cosmetic products and ranked them in terms of their naturalness.
May 18, 2011 | 10:22 AM CDT
'Green' Standard Launched to Certify Cosmetic Product Life Cycle
Non-profit organization Green Seal Inc. has created GS-50, reportedly the first US certification standard for cosmetic and personal care products that covers the whole product life cycle.
Mar 24, 2011 | 04:25 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Natural- vs. Mineral-based Colorants
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick turns to Nick Morante of Nick Morante Consultants to explain the difference between natural colorants and mineral-based colorants with a special focus on iron oxides and the difference in the regulation of iron oxides in the United States and Europe.
Oct 13, 2010 | 10:29 AM CDT
FTC Calls for Comments on its Revised 'Green' Product Claims Guidance
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comments on proposed revisions for its "Green Guides," which are designed to help marketers avoid making misleading product claims. Since marketing often impacts product formulation, it is important for formulators to understand the proposed changes as well as provide their input.
Jul 26, 2010 | 10:33 AM CDT
PCPC Publishes a Response to CSC Video
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has published a response to "The Story of Cosmetics," a video by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) alleging that cosmetic manufacturers formulate toxic chemicals into consumer products.
Jun 23, 2010 | 05:20 PM CDT
Inventive Formulating Abounds Yet Questions Remain at SCC’s Scientific Seminar
By: Katie Schaefer, C&T magazine
Innovative raw materials and research abounded at the Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (SCC) 2010 Annual Scientific Seminar; however, challenges from previous years continued—namely, the line between cosmetics and drugs, how to become more eco-friendly, and how to reinvent the hair care and color cosmetic categories.