Green Formulations: Not All Components Are Equal

Aug 14th, 2013

A. Cristoni, G. Maramaldi and C. Artaria, Indena SpA

Nature has always been a generous source of wellness for mankind. Since ancient times, the healing properties of various plants have represented the first medicines and cosmetics. The study of tribal and native traditions has many times laid the foundation to successfully isolate new and effective cosmetic active ingredients.

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Botalys has developed a vertical farming technology to produce ultrapure and efficient botanical ingredients.

Seppic Collabs with Medicinal Plant Start-up Botalys

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V/WA™, discover Alteromonas lipotrueae

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Tighter Rules Now in Effect for USDA Organic Seal of Approval

The goal is to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening organic control systems, improving farm to market traceability and providing robust enforcement of USDA Organic regulations.

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