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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.
Magazine
European Regulatory Update: EGD, Packaging and Green Claims
Organic/COSMOS
Beautycounter Lobbies Congress for Clean Beauty Reform
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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.
Sponsored
Reconnecting with Bio-Botanica® An Interview with Jason Katsoris, B2B Marketing Manager
"We supply botanical extracts rooted in traditional herbal use for topical applications..." says Jason Katsoris, B2B marketing manager for Bio-Botanica, in this sponsored article. Read on to be re-acquainted with the company.
Oral Care
Symrise Supports Germany’s Climate Policy Goals
As part of its commitment to global climate protection, Symrise has been reporting on its activities since 2006.
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.
Organic/COSMOS
ERI 360° Label Calculates Ingredient Sustainability Levels
The ERI 360° Label—or Eco Responsible Ingredient—helps cosmetic ingredient companies prioritize sustainability efforts by measuring and conveying the environmental impact of their products.
