3 Things to Know about Ingredient Quality

November 8, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

You probably use a number of ingredient suppliers… 1 – When buying organic ingredients, always ask for a Specification from the supplier. This describes the physical and chemical characteristics of what you bought. Like: Color, Aroma, Form (liquid, solid, etc.), pH, and so on. 2 – Okay – you just received the ingredient […]

Choose Your Cosmetic Claims Carefully

October 7, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Is Your Product “Organic”, “Natural”, or “100% Anything”? In a quick Google search there were at least 12 cosmetic companies involved in class action law suits over the past 9 months for using the word “natural” to describe a cosmetic or some aspect of a cosmetic. There are a number of others law suits based […]

Non-GMO & RSPO vs. Organic Label Claims

January 31, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

We receive weekly requests for “Non-GMO” verification or “RSPO” (Sustainable Palm) certification. I continue to have to explain why “organic” certification is a more rigorous and legally accountable regulation and that our organic certificate includes both “Non-GMO” and “Sustainable” claims. Here are some details. How the Organic Regulations Work: Certified Organic products must meet […]