Naturals & Organics

Botaneco launches organic emulsifier in partnership with KDC

14-Feb-2011 - Canada-headquartered Botaneco has launched an organic emulsifier based on its oleosome technology, in partnership with contract manufacturer Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC).

Beauty industry needs to act responsibly to tackle deforestation, Beraca

27-Oct-2010 - Brazilian-based ingredients brand Beraca says that deforestation is one of the worst enemies to the planet and the beauty industry must act to ensure this problem is minimized.

Chemical companies must follow natural trend

26-Oct-2010 - As more companies follow the natural trend, search for natural emulsifier alternatives and seek to remove silicone from their formulations, the development of natural sensory ingredients has taken on increased...

IFRA offers guideline for green terminology

20-Oct-2010 - The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has released the ‘IFRA Green Definitions Document’ to better explain “green terminology” to the fragrance industry.

FTC calls for guidance on what organic and natural mean to consumers

12-Oct-2010 - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed changes to its Green Guides, designed to help marketers avoid statements that could mislead their consumers, but is calling for more guidance on...

Cognis receives NPA certification for a further 15 natural ingredients

07-Oct-2010 - Cognis Care Chemicals says that it has received certification from the Natural Products Association (NPA) for a further 15 natural ingredients from its personal care portfolio.

Organic beauty products to drive cosmetics industry in near future: RNCOS

30-Sep-2010 - At present, the cosmetics industry is focusing on launching organic cosmetic products due to consumers becoming increasingly more conscious about the chemicals used in cosmetics products and their harmful effects.

NPA offering new discount for personal care product certification

29-Sep-2010 - The Natural Products Association (NPA) is helping cosmetic product manufacturers meet the growing demand for natural products, by streamlining the application process and offering discount pricing on certification on products...

Growing green trend holds future in personal care ingredients market, report

20-Sep-2010 - The growing trend in the naturals market presents opportunities for raw materials suppliers to carve out a strong position in the industry, with innovation and consumer demand the driving factors.

Reformulating products to be ‘truly natural’ is key to Asian success

19-Mar-2010 - Lack of regulations and labeling requirements for natural personal care products in Asia means the market is dominated by synthetic ingredients positioned as natural, according to market research company, Kline.

Investors to target natural personal care companies in 2010

15-Feb-2010 - Natural personal care companies are expected to be a key target for investors in 2010, according to Organic Monitor’s latest Strategic Insights report.

USDA crackdown on misuse of ‘organic’ not imminent, say standards holders

12-Nov-2009 - US organic standards holders are not expecting an imminent USDA crackdown on the misuse of the term ‘organic’ in the cosmetics and personal care sector.

Natural oral care shows industry-leading growth rates

11-Jun-2009 - The natural and organic oral care market in the US is predicted to grow at a rate that should outpace all other personal care categories, market researchers predict.

‘Good enough to eat’: the trend for food ingredients in cosmetics gains pace

09-Jun-2009 - A rising number of cosmetics companies are now formulating products from ingredients normally found in the kitchen. This is the latest trend to emerge from escalating interest in organic and...

New organic ingredients allow different types of formulations

20-May-2009 -  A range of new organic surfactants, emulsifiers and preservative alternatives should make life easier for organic formulators, claims manufacturer Earth Supplied Products (ESP).

Natural and organic leaders gather in New York

18-May-2009 - Leading names in the natural and organic cosmetics market gathered in New York earlier this month for the Natural Beauty Summit.

AHPA presents case for organic cosmetics to be included in NOP

18-May-2009 - 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...

dispatches from suppliers' day

Eastman showcases green emollient esters

13-May-2009 - Chemicals giant Eastman is using Suppliers’ Day to promote its emollient esters platform for leave-on skin care products.

DISPATCHES FROM SUPPLIERS' DAY

Almond oleosomes are natural moisturizing emulsifiers, says Botaneco

13-May-2009 - Oil-seed specialist Botaneco has launched an almond version of its oleosome product at this year’s Suppliers’ Day in New Jersey.

Scientists map oil palm genome in quest for higher productivity

12-May-2009 - Researchers have created the first genetic blueprint of oil palms, an important step in improving the productivity and sustainability of oil palm production.

Givaudan signs sustainable sourcing partnership

25-Mar-2009 - Givaudan has partnered with a Laos-based producer to secure the sustainable supply of benzoin, a raw material used in fragrances.

‘Free from’ claims can trade on false safety concerns says trade body

13-Mar-2009 - Manufacturers are advised against labelling their products as ‘free from’ certain ingredients by the UK cosmetics trade association (CTPA).

Cognis streamlines operations with sale of botanicals business

02-Mar-2009 - Cognis says the sale of its botanical extracts division to Burgundy Botanical Extracts Iberia will increase the company’s competitiveness and increase efficiencies.

Natrue and QAI work towards cross-border recognition of organic standards

24-Feb-2009 - Natrue is working on a mutual recognition agreement with Quality Assurance International (QAI) that the certifier hails as a step towards international harmonisation.

NSF's 'made with organic' standard becomes an American National Standard

19-Feb-2009 - NSF International’s ‘made with organic’ standard for personal care products has been adopted as an American National Standard.