Regulations > Eco/Sustainable | Cosmetics & Toiletries

As of March 20, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule goes into effect, tightening the oversight and enforcement of the production, handling and sale of organic products.

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.

Osea Officially an Ocean Positive Verified Brand

With most countries placing the responsibility of cosmetic product safety on the company, nonprofit ChemFORWARD develops a new methodology to create standards in consistency and comparing traditional and natural ingredients.

ChemForward Methodology Enables Ingredient Consistency and Compatability

Natural & Sustainable Sensory Modification – Verdessence RiceTouch

Natural & Sustainable Sensory Modification – Verdessence RiceTouch

Polymers are traditionally sourced from petroleum, which consumers may associate negatively with fossil fuels and environmental damage. The beauty of biopolymers lies in their sustainability, as they’re derived from the cells of living organisms.

In this article, the author outlines important questions formulators should ask in terms of background information for the botanical ingredients they are sourcing. Example ingredient choices also are flagged that may cause unforeseen problems related to the clean, ethical and responsible beauty movements.

Keeping Cosmetics in Check: Where the Proverbial ‘Buck’ Stops in Botanicals

In this article, the author outlines important questions formulators should ask in terms of background information for the botanical ingredients they are sourcing.

BASF will now offer five chemical intermediates as low product carbon footprint (LowPCF) after analysis revealed their PCFs were lower than those of corresponding third-party chemicals.

BASF Offers Range of LowPCF Intermediates for Reduced Carbon

BASF will now offer five chemical intermediates as low product carbon footprint (LowPCF) after analysis revealed their PCFs were lower than those of corresponding third-party chemicals.

A lack of current U.S. federal regulations on sustainability claims has led to companies making environmental claims that are misleading or unsubstantiated.

How Some Companies May be ‘Blue-washing’ Sustainable Claims

A lack of current U.S. federal regulations on sustainability claims has led to companies making claims of environmental action that are misleading or unsubstantiated.

In parallel with the Green Deal, the EU will outline sustainability measures and crack down on packaging waste, plastics and green claims. This column provides and overview, along with a brief look at microbiome claims.

European Regulatory Update: EGD, Packaging and Green Claims

In parallel with the Green Deal, the EU will outline sustainability measures and crackdown on packaging waste, plastics and green claims. This column provides an overview, along with a brief look at microbiome claims.

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The Estée Lauder Cos. 'Green Score' Method Could Standardize Sustainability

The company published its internal approach to evaluate ingredients and formulas through the lenses of human health, ecosystem health and the environment, in hopes that others might build upon it.

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UK Moves Forward for Take-back Cosmetic Packaging

These schemes would cut down on waste as consumers return product packaging to dedicated collection points.

Novi Connect connects brands, suppliers and retailers on one communication platform to build new products, vet ingredients, order raw materials and access sustainable packaging.

Novi Debuts Beauty Platform for Ingredients & Packaging

Novi Connect connects brands, suppliers and retailers on one communication platform to build new products, vet ingredients, order raw materials and access sustainable packaging.

The Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm began construction in July and expects to be fully operatable in 2023.

BASF Purchases 49.5% of Vattenfall Offshore Wind Farm

The Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm began construction in July and expects to be fully operable in 2023.

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European Regulatory Update: Greenwashing, Endocrine Disruptors and PFAS

There are robust regulations in Europe regarding chemicals that seem to be based on persistence rather than the analysis of harmful effects. Here, the author highlights regulatory updates in the EU and UK with regard to environmental claims, chemical strategies and more, including endocrine disruptors and PFAS.

Amazon and EWG are teaming up to add certification labels to the digital platform.

Amazon Adds EWG Verified Label to Select Product Listings

“Customers want a way to make more sustainable and informed shopping choices, and Climate Pledge Friendly is ramping up its efforts to help customers know their purchases meet sustainability standards and are helping to preserve the natural world,” said Adam Werbach, global lead for sustainable shopping at Amazon.