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Jan 20, 2009 | 09:09 AM CST

SCS Tackles Cosmetic Controversy

The Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) will address the issues on every personal care formulator's mind at its 2nd Annual Cosmetic Science Symposium.

Nov 12, 2008 | 11:13 AM CST

Europe Harmonizes Organic Cosmetic Regulation with the COSMOS Standard

Europe has harmonized organic personal care standards with the launch of the European Cosmetics Standards Working Group's Cosmetics Organic Standard.

Jun 20, 2008 | 08:53 AM CDT

Formulator's Tool: GSR System to Calculate Renewable Content

Tony O'Lenick and Laura Anderson describe the Green Star Rating (GSR) system, a unique rating system developed to calculate the renewable content of a product.

Jun 17, 2008 | 03:46 PM CDT

Na True Takes Steps to Define Natural and Organic Personal Care

Recently, Na True published a definition for natural and organic cosmetics as well as criteria for a three-tiered label system that is expected to become valid throughout Europe.

Jun 12, 2008 | 08:38 AM CDT

Consumers Becoming More Discerning on Companies' Greening Claims

An increase in customer relations and sincerity during the implementation in the green trend, which continues to grow, is necessary to further development consumer trust, says the Natural Marketing Institute.

Jun 03, 2008 | 04:23 PM CDT

Are 'Organic' Claims Harming the Industry?

This "Letter to the Editor" explores marketing's role in confusing the consumer. "Most substances on Earth are 'natural,''' states the writer. "Some marketers use these words incorrectly and I am concerned this is harming our industry."

May 06, 2008 | 05:18 PM CDT

Bio-factory Production on the Horizon

Australian researchers are closer to turning crops into bio factories capable of producing oils to replace petrochemicals such as fatty acids.

Mar 10, 2008 | 09:43 AM CDT

Changes Predicted for Natural Cosmetics Market

Organic Monitor predicts 2008 to be defining year in the adoption of natural and organic standards in the cosmetics industry.