Cosmoprof is internationally recognised as the place where innovative products and trends in the beauty world are first discovered. A prevailing market trend is undoubtedly a focus on sustainability. Businesses are committed to becoming eco-sustainable in terms of both their organisation and their products while consumers are becoming increasingly aware of natural ingredients and completely … Read more
The Supervisory Board of Faber-Castell has come to a decision concerning the successor to Count Anton-Wolfgang von Faber-Castell, CEO, who passed away last year. Daniel Rogger will be appointed as CEO of Faber-Castell with effect from June. Last year the Supervisory Board and the Faber-Castell family resolved, for the first time, to fill the vacancy … Read more
The number of ethical labels is mushrooming in the cosmetic industry, with natural and organic labels gaining most traction. Organic Monitor expects the trend to continue because of upcoming developments. Over 20 different types of labels are now present on cosmetic & personal care products, representing some ethical, sustainability and / or safety aspects. Some, … Read more
The number of ethical labelling schemes is proliferating in the cosmetics industry. Growing consumer demand for eco-labelled products is behind this trend, however Organic Monitor questions the long term implications. Most label developments have been in the natural and organic cosmetics market. There are now over 30 symbols and labels that represent natural and organic … Read more
L’Oreal Americas and Avery Dennison are collaborating to identify and reduce the environmental impacts of packaging labels throughout the entire label lifecycle. The collaboration has already produced a comprehensive Avery Dennison Greenprint assessment showing how thinner label materials can reduce environmental impacts. Avery Dennison Greenprint, a screening lifecycle tool launched in 2010, is the first … Read more
Organic Monitor’s next Masterclass aims to encourage green labels and certification schemes in North America. Although the number of green standards and labels in the personal care industry has mushroomed in recent years, adoption rates remain low in the US and Canada. Organic Monitor research finds the market value of certified natural & organic personal … Read more
Schwan Cosmetics USA will consolidate its U.S. operations by building a new facility in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The Middle Tennessee plant will merge Schwan Cosmetics’ Cosmolab facility in Lewisburg, Tenn. and its Schwan Cosmetics USA facility in Piscataway, N.J. The announcement represents an investment of $38 million and will create 250 new jobs over the next … Read more
When Cosmebio launched its Bio label and ethical charter in 2002, the aim was to promote a natural alternative to standard cosmetic products. Today in 2013, the natural cosmetics market is plagued by false marketing claims and misleading labels ‐ mainly greenwashing, claims overstating the ‘green’ credentials of cosmetics, and the misleading advertising of so‐called … Read more
Natural cosmetic sales are increasing at a fast rate in Asia, however the market is blighted by false marketing claims, mislabelling of products and consumer confusion. Organic Monitor research finds high consumer demand for ‘chemically clean’ cosmetics is leading many Asian companies to jump on the natural & organic bandwagon. Many new products are making … Read more
The founders (1) of COSMOS-standard AISBL (2), the International non-profit Association whose object is to offer an internationally recognized standard for organic and natural cosmetics, have announced the opening of application processes for the COSMOS-standard. This will concern certification to the new standard and membership of COSMOS-standard AISBL. “In 2002, the founding organisations recognized that … Read more
Personal care in the United States will finally have a national standard for natural personal care products that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). NSF International, the U.S. testing and certification organization committed to protecting the environment and public health, will lead the development of the new American standard for Natural Cosmetics … Read more
