Newly formed GIObis Laboratories has teamed up with Oh Oh Organics to launch all-natural organic emulsifying and preserving systems for the North American market.
Earlier this month, Cosmetics Design sent out a special e-newsletter on natural and organic labeling in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Here, Gay Timmons, president of the Natural and Organic Health and Beauty Alliance and an occasional commenter...
We caught up with the Soil Association, the UK's leading farming charity and organic certification body, on the COSMOS certification, the current state of the natural and organic beauty market, and what brands need to do to stay ahead of the competition.
Natural and organic labelling claims, certification and branding are confusing enough even for industry professionals, so imagine how consumers feel. We spoke to Ecovia Intelligence-founder Amarjit Sahota to find out how things can be simplified.
As in-cosmetics Korea prepares to welcome regulators and formulators from around APAC and the globe, we spoke to Min-sun Kim, Cosmos assistant, Control Union Korea about the efforts to reach a harmonised standard for natural and organic cosmetics.
In their Indie Beauty Profile, Lynne Florio and Renee Tavoularis, founders of Planted in Beauty by Well Within, explain how they’re making good use of the various business services available to startups in and beyond beauty and reveal what they’ve hearing...
It’s all about organic beauty these days, and UK investment firm Permira is buying into the trend, having acquired a majority stake in John Masters Organics (JMO).
Consumer skin sensitivities and wellness concerns are driving the niche, according to Vermont Soap CEO and founder Larry Plesent. To keep up with demand, his company just launched another underarm protection product that meets USDA organic food standards.
The natural personal care and beauty brand has updated its packaging, logo, and product formulas in an effort to grow the brand in today’s fast-changing market.
In a deal announced yesterday, the California-based ingredients distributor will now offer its personal and cosmetics customers organic flower and herbal distillates from a company long-known for its commitment to sustainability and bio-diversity.
Research from Berkeley University highlighting the potential effects of certain cosmetic chemicals on the skin of teenage girls’ skin could spark renewed interest in natural and organic products, experts believe.
The global market for organic personal care is continuing to grow at an average rate of almost 10% as the maturation of the category leads to enhanced production and more effective certification.
Live Organically, a newly launched ecommerce site, is the latest retailer working to close the gap between consumer expectations and industry best practices in this space.
That’s one stipulation of the proposed settlement in a class action suit accusing Vogue International of deceptive advertising and marketing of Organix skin care and hair care products.
That expert is Tyler Heiden Jones, president of the revolutionary organic beauty brand Intelligent Nutrients, who reveals that the company’s newest in store experience; a bio feedback machine, can scientifically show the instant impact aromas have on...
The brand of Florida-based hair care company, Vogue International is up for sale in a deal that could be worth $800 million or more, according to Reuters.
US personal care manufacturer Herbalix has urged for more certification of ingredients used in products, particularly as consumers become more aware and the market for natural & organic continues to grow.
US skin care players Mango Madness and Beach Organics have signed a partnership deal that will see the two companies tapping into mutual retail distribution channels.
CosmeticsDesign.com caught up with Organic Monitor's Judi Beerling at the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona last week to find out just how many companies are living up to natural and organic marketing claims.
Originally 34 separate lawsuits were filed in June of this year on the back of the California Organic Production Act (COPA), which states that such products should contain a minimum of 70 per cent organic certified ingredients.
Consumers are becoming lost in a maze of marketing claims and false labelling according to market analyst Organic Monitor, and although certification will clean up confusion, the UK-based company also believes that marketing and distribution can play...
As sales of natural and organic products pick up in Asia, the market is now being stunted by false marketing claims, mislabelling of products and a lot of consumer confusion.
The NSF International’s American National Standard for personal care products containing organic ingredients has been extended to allow organic ingredients regulated to European standards.
Cosmetic companies are violating organic labeling law by mislabeling products, according to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Environmental Health (CEH).
Natural skin care brand Bulldog has launched its products for men in the US as it seeks to tap into its ‘enormous’ men’s grooming market, through a partnership deal with Whole Foods Market.
Growing awareness among consumers regarding protection of lips against harsh weather conditions and the increase in demand for lip care products containing organic ingredients are the main causes for the projected growth in the global market, according...
A sustainable and dependable supply of sweet organic almond oil is now available from growers in California, according to ingredients supplier New Organics.
By next June, Whole Foods Market is to make certification compulsory for all cosmetics and personal care products making an ‘organic’ claim sold through its US stores.
By Gay Timmons, founder of Oh Organic and chairman of standards body Oasis
Organic certification creates an even playing field for the industry, it provides answers for consumers, and it supports credible exports; broadening the marketplace for both American-produced cosmetics and for organic raw materials.
Asian cosmetics companies are turning to natural and organic certification programs in an effort to substantiate their product claims and differentiate them from the competition.
Private label natural and organic products are gaining market share in Europe but far from stealing sales from established brands they are pushing the growth of the sector.
The British fashion designer’s latest fragrance Stella Nude, planned to be released later this year, has come under fire from London-based brand Nude Skincare.
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.
Fragrance house Arylessence, has launched a broader selection of 100 per cent certified organic fragrances, which builds upon their existing collection.
Organic fragrance ingredients will be a future focus for Symrise’s US division after having received organic certification for two production facilities in New Jersey.
Seattle-based food and healthcare co-operative PCC Natural Markets has instructed all its suppliers of personal care products to comply with NPA standards.
Before the industry can benefit from global natural and organic standards, both Europe and the US must first come to a consensus within their own markets, which is proving to be a complex undertaking.
Symrise has partnered with a Californian producer of botanical extracts as part of plans to become the number one global supplier of green cosmetic ingredients.
