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Osea Officially an Ocean Positive Verified Brand

According to Osea, the brand offsets more carbon than it creates.

With most countries placing the responsibility of cosmetic product safety on the company, nonprofit ChemFORWARD develops a new methodology to create standards in consistency and comparing traditional and natural ingredients.

ChemForward Methodology Enables Ingredient Consistency and Compatability

A research team has recently developed an algorithm to assess the environmental impact of rinseable personal care products. The algorithm will also include a confidential grading process for ingredients.

Algorithm Formulated to Assess Environmental Risk of Personal Care Products

In this article, the author outlines important questions formulators should ask in terms of background information for the botanical ingredients they are sourcing. Example ingredient choices also are flagged that may cause unforeseen problems related to the clean, ethical and responsible beauty movements.

Keeping Cosmetics in Check: Where the Proverbial ‘Buck’ Stops in Botanicals

In this article, the author outlines important questions formulators should ask in terms of background information for the botanical ingredients they are sourcing.

Why are Dermatologists Recommending Azelaic Acid? It’s the Unsung Hero!

Why are Dermatologists Recommending Azelaic Acid? It’s the Unsung Hero!

Cosmetic acids offer versatility in formulation and can provide gentle exfoliation, brightening, help fight acne, etc. Azelaic acid is a favorite of dermatologists and is gaining popularity for its effectiveness and gentleness for all skin types.

A lack of current U.S. federal regulations on sustainability claims has led to companies making environmental claims that are misleading or unsubstantiated.

How Some Companies May be ‘Blue-washing’ Sustainable Claims

A lack of current U.S. federal regulations on sustainability claims has led to companies making claims of environmental action that are misleading or unsubstantiated.

In parallel with the Green Deal, the EU will outline sustainability measures and crack down on packaging waste, plastics and green claims. This column provides and overview, along with a brief look at microbiome claims.

European Regulatory Update: EGD, Packaging and Green Claims

In parallel with the Green Deal, the EU will outline sustainability measures and crackdown on packaging waste, plastics and green claims. This column provides an overview, along with a brief look at microbiome claims.

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The Estée Lauder Cos. 'Green Score' Method Could Standardize Sustainability

The company published its internal approach to evaluate ingredients and formulas through the lenses of human health, ecosystem health and the environment, in hopes that others might build upon it.

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UK Moves Forward for Take-back Cosmetic Packaging

These schemes would cut down on waste as consumers return product packaging to dedicated collection points.

Novi Connect connects brands, suppliers and retailers on one communication platform to build new products, vet ingredients, order raw materials and access sustainable packaging.

Novi Debuts Beauty Platform for Ingredients & Packaging

Novi Connect connects brands, suppliers and retailers on one communication platform to build new products, vet ingredients, order raw materials and access sustainable packaging.

The Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm began construction in July and expects to be fully operatable in 2023.

BASF Purchases 49.5% of Vattenfall Offshore Wind Farm

The Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm began construction in July and expects to be fully operable in 2023.

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European Regulatory Update: Greenwashing, Endocrine Disruptors and PFAS

There are robust regulations in Europe regarding chemicals that seem to be based on persistence rather than the analysis of harmful effects. Here, the author highlights regulatory updates in the EU and UK with regard to environmental claims, chemical strategies and more, including endocrine disruptors and PFAS.

Amazon and EWG are teaming up to add certification labels to the digital platform.

Amazon Adds EWG Verified Label to Select Product Listings

“Customers want a way to make more sustainable and informed shopping choices, and Climate Pledge Friendly is ramping up its efforts to help customers know their purchases meet sustainability standards and are helping to preserve the natural world,” said Adam Werbach, global lead for sustainable shopping at Amazon.

DNA testing allows companies a more secure supply of plant raw materials and can prevent health risks to the consumer.

DNA & Cosmetics to Promote Traceability of Natural Resources

The consortium works to guarantee the authenticity of plant raw materials for cosmetics through DNA analysis.