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NSF Launches Science-based Vegan and Cruelty-Free Certification Protocol
The protocol, NSF P543, establishes rigorous verification standards to address consumer demand for science-backed, ethical product claims.
Claims/Labeling
Tighter Rules Now in Effect for USDA Organic Seal of Approval
Magazine
European Regulatory Update: EGD, Packaging and Green Claims
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Organic/COSMOS
Beautycounter Lobbies Congress for Clean Beauty Reform
The company, with its collective businesses, lobbied U.S. Congress virtually to advocate for updated federal regulations regarding clean beauty and natural products.
Organic/COSMOS
Confounding Labels: One ‘Natural’ = 100+ ‘Chemicals’
As most formulators are aware, creating a product with three or more botanicals in it means a final formula containing more than 200 chemicals. How is this better for skin? It's not, according to this commentary.
Organic/COSMOS
DNA & Cosmetics to Promote Traceability of Natural Resources
The consortium works to guarantee the authenticity of plant raw materials for cosmetics through DNA analysis.
Sponsored
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Organic/COSMOS
Certified 'True': Green Virtues in Beauty, Part II
Many cosmetic brands have adopted green and sustainable practices that minimize harm to living entities, i.e., cruelty-free and eco-friendly, while offering “clean” transparency. This second installment in a two-part series covers these practices, along with related certifying agencies and programs.
Organic/COSMOS
Second Nature: Sustainability as the Outgrowth of Naturals, A Commentary
Personal care consumers increasingly demand natural products but these are not always sustainable, especially considering the broader principles of this doctrine. This paper is a commentary on natural products and ingredients, certifications and innovations to advance this category in the context of UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Colorant
Expert Opinions: Color Pause*
Featuring insights on cruelty-free, inclusivity, sustainable, renewable and more, this month's collection of "Expert Opinions" is all about the pause on color cosmetics. Click through to the digital magazine for the complete article.
Natural/Sustainable
Expert Opinions: Sustainable Beauty
Featuring insights on circular economy, biotech, mildness, carbon positive moves, biology and more, this month's collection of "Expert Opinions" is all about sustainable beauty. Click through to the digital magazine for the complete article.
Oral Care
Will CBD Cosmetics Face Greater FDA Scrutiny?
As the demand for CBD products continue to grow in 2020, so will the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) crackdown on their regulation. As explained in this report, the FDA plans to continue investing in regulations for a wider spectrum of CBD-containing cosmetics and foods.
Oral Care
What’s Your Environmental Impact?
Eurofins encourages consumers and formulators alike to monitor the environmental impact of cosmetic products. One way to achieve this is through an ecotoxicological test, which can pave the way for "green" products.
Organic/COSMOS
CIR Conclusion: Judging Natural vs. Synthetic Safety
Several naturally derived ingredients are on the Cosmetic Ingredient Review’s (CIR's) list for consideration in 2019. This column explores how public opinion is not always in line with science, as far as what natural means. In addition, it provides CIR conclusions from December 2018.
