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AHPA presents case for organic cosmetics to be included in NOP. Michael McGuffin, President of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), has lent his support to the CACC recommendation that the National Organic Program (NOP) should be amended to explicitly include cosmetics.

AHPA presents case for organic cosmetics to be included in NOP

The CACC issued a document on 13 March stating that “organic cosmetics and personal care products should be recognized explicitly by the NOP to ensure that customers and businesses alike have an unquestioned home in the USDA National Organic Program”. McGuffin confirmed his support and appreciation of this statement at an address to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), the committee that sets standards for substances to be used in organic production, on 4 May. Tackling the problem of mislabeled cosmetics The proposal sets out a new directive in American regulation of organic produce, since the NOP does not include cosmetics under its definition of ‘agricultural products’.

OASIS First U.S. Organic Standard for the Beauty and Personal Ca. Cosmetic Industry Companies Create OASIS In a major development within the cosmetic and personal care industry here in the U.S., representatives from a number of the leading companies in the industry have come together to create OASIS, the first U.S. industry standard for certifying organic cosmetic products.

OASIS First U.S. Organic Standard for the Beauty and Personal Ca

OASIS (Organic and sustainable industry standards) is a collaborative effort between a number of companies including Estee Lauder, Aveda, L'Oreal, Private Label Select, Oh Oh Organics, Hain Celestial Group and others. The organization is a registered 501c 6 Mutual Benefit Trade Association designed to represent the concerns and goals of companies that make sustainable and organic products for the beauty and personal care industry. The organization has 30 founding member companies which include both product and ingredient manufacturers as well as distributors. In the EU, ECOCERT is the leading standard using 10% certified organic content as its benchmark for certification. Packaging. Standards for organic cosmetics. IOS Natural, Organic Certification Now Available for US Cosmetic. Feb 27, 2008 | Contact Author | By: Katie Schaefer.

IOS Natural, Organic Certification Now Available for US Cosmetic

In-cosmetics - Natural & Organic Cosmetic Ingredients Workshops. Natural and organic certification developed specifically for cos. A Canadian organisation offers North American producers organic and natural standards specifically designed for cosmetics and personal care products.

Natural and organic certification developed specifically for cos

Previously, American cosmetics manufacturers have been relying on either the USDA standards which are designed for food products and demand high proportions of organic ingredients, or standards provided by the European certification bodies, such as Ecocert. Toronto-based Certech Registration claims: "This state of affairs is confusing for producers and consumers, who, up to now did not have access to a clear independent definition of organic cosmetics. " First European-style standards for US Certech claims to be the first organization to offer European-style standards to the American market although NSF International is currently discussing its standards that if agreed upon should be introduced late Spring.

The standard conforms to already existing international guidelines and regulations, according to the organisation. NSF's proposed standards. Organic and natural cosmetics and ingredients. The share of organic and natural cosmetics in the $270 billion global cosmetic market is growing at a fast pace In the last issue we had discussed how petroleum and cosmetics are related. Just to remind our readers, basic ingredients in many cosmetic products have their origin in petroleum. Distinct fragrances used in lotions, shampoos, and other cosmetic products are because of certain aromatic hydrocarbons that are also derived from petroleum. Coming Clean: Natural Cosmetics / Organic Body Care Campaign. OCA, Dr. Bronner's File Federal Trade Commission Complaint Against TransFair and Fair Trade Cheater Brands Avon and Hain Celestial The Story of Cosmetics Contrary to popular belief, the U.S. government doesn't regulate cosmetics for safety, long-term health impacts or environmental damage.

Organic certification for cosmetics and toiletries manufacturers. Following the recent seminar that discussed the use of potentially harmful ingredients in cosmetics and toiletries and their more environmentally-friendly alternatives, Louise Sheridan explored the organic certification process for cosmetics and toiletries manufacturers.

Organic certification for cosmetics and toiletries manufacturers

There is currently no European Union (EU) legislation relating to the certification of organic ingredients for cosmetics and personal care products, as existing EU standards only relate to products that are from an organic production system and intended for human consumption. But products are being developed and launched. Jenny Catlin from market analysts Mintel said that last year alone, according to their new products database, 257 cosmetics and skincare products were launched worldwide containing organic ingredients. Out of a total of 6,200 new cosmetics and skincare products, this represented just over 4 per cent. The UK's Soil Association Progress is being made, however. . · Ingredients of petro-chemical origin. Organic Certification. Ecocert cosmetics. Gaia Research - The Ecocert Cosmetic Standards Scam: The Ugly Tr.

How honest are these claims?

Gaia Research - The Ecocert Cosmetic Standards Scam: The Ugly Tr

Well, sadly, not honest at all. Steyn makes much of the “organic standards” of the commercial company Ecocert, to which he purportedly aspires to qualify at some future date (yes, there is profit to be made from organic certification and consumers will have to foot the bill, whether the manufacture is paying lip-service to the concept or actually complying with one or another standard, all of which are actually corny marketing hype).

The products formulated by Steyn as Esse Organic Skincare and their sister Enchantrix, Naturebabes and Amba ranges are impersonally mass-produced in the same “factory” and most use partially petrochemical processed and other synthetic ingredients in their manufacture and tellingly there is no full disclosure of all ingredients and their sources, let alone their relative toxicities, other than the educational articles provided courtesy of Gaia Research. What are consumers to make of all this? ECOCERT.com - Approved raw materials. Ecocert Opens U.S. Office for Organic Cosmetics Certification. Europe Harmonizes Organic Cosmetic Regulation with the COSMOS St. Nov 12, 2008 | Contact Author | By: Katie Schaefer Save To Save to My Library You must Create an Account with Cosmetics & Toiletries and you will get FREE access to: the My Library toolCosmetics & Toiletries magazine content andThe ability to save and share information with your peers.

Europe Harmonizes Organic Cosmetic Regulation with the COSMOS St

Start to build your own personal library by registering now. Create an Account or Log InCancel Natural and organic standards confuse many in the personal care industry. The COSMOS standard is available on the group's Web site. The group is open to public consultation from cosmetics manufacturers, certifiers, associations and consumers. The group also establishes the five types of ingredients formulated in a cosmetic product including: water, minerals, physically processed agro-ingredients, chemically processed agro-ingredients and synthetic materials. The consultation is open for two months and closes Jan. 4, 2009. Close Save Zinc Oxide Triethoxycaprylylsilane Functions UVA, UVB Sunscreen Claims. Europe: New Harmonised Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards Unve. Europe: New Harmonised Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards Launched After several years of discussions, the major certification agencies in Europe have finally reached an agreement on harmonising their private standards for natural & organic cosmetics.

Europe: New Harmonised Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards Unve

Soil Association (UK), BDiH (Germany), Ecocert (France), Cosmebio (France), ICEA (Italy) and Ecogarantie (Belgium) have developed common standards for natural and organic cosmetics. The first draft of the new Cosmos standard has been released for public consultation. Sophyto Organics - Professional Certified Organic Skin Care Prod.