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Section: Regulations > Eco/Sustainable
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.
Mar 20th, 2023
Osea has become an ocean positive verified brand through its partner Sea Trees.
Osea Officially an Ocean Positive Verified Brand
According to Osea, the brand offsets more carbon than it creates.
Aug 8th, 2022
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
With most countries placing the responsibility of cosmetic product safety on manufacturers, nonprofit ChemForward has developed a methodology to create standards for consistency and comparing traditional and natural ingredients.
Aug 4th, 2022
A research team has recently developed an algorithm to assess the environmental impact of rinseable personal care products. The algorithm will also include a confidential grading process for ingredients.
Algorithm Formulated to Assess Environmental Risk of Personal Care Products
A research team has recently developed an algorithm to assess the environmental impact of rinse-off personal care products. The algorithm will include a confidential grading process for ingredients.
Aug 2nd, 2022
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.
Jun 14th, 2022
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.
Jun 9th, 2022
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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.
Dec 9th, 2021
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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.
Dec 2nd, 2021
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.
Sep 17th, 2021
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.
Sep 3rd, 2021
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.
Jul 13th, 2021
DNA testing allows companies a more secure supply of plant raw materials and can prevent health risks to the consumer.
DNA & Cosmetics to Promote Traceability of Natural Resources
The consortium works to guarantee the authenticity of plant raw materials for cosmetics through DNA analysis.
May 12th, 2021
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