London – A growing number of natural & organic product companies are looking to shore up their ecological credentials in response to rising consumer expectations. Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) believes the Cradle-to-Cradle (C2C) design approach offers a novel way for these companies to integrate sustainability into their business practices.
London – Slowing market growth rates and an influx of new entrants are raising competitive stakes in the European natural cosmetics market. Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) projects the European market to expand by 12% in 2010. Although outpacing the total cosmetics market, growth is far below the 20% plus growth rates observed in previous years.
The American Herbal Products Association’s (AHPA) Board of Trustees recently adopted a trade requirement to support the safe-use and proper-identification of undiluted essential oils used topically and offered for retail sale.
The trade requirement, which AHPA members must come into compliance with by Jan. 9, 2010, requires that undiluted essential oils offered for retail sale and intended for topical use include all of the following information or statements on package labels:
SILVER SPRING, MD – The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) suggests in comments submitted May 7 that a National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) committee consider adding several key points to a proposed recommendation that the National Organic Program (NOP) be amended to explicitly include cosmetics.
The proposed recommendation by the Board’s Certification, Accreditation and Compliance Committee (CACC) was a topic of discussion during an NOSB public meeting held May 4-6 in Washington, D.C. AHPA President Michael McGuffin presented the association’s comments before the NOSB on May 4.
The following document released on June 1, 2008 (2nd Anniversary of the Natural Perfumers Guild), which is being presented to others in the industry and all interested parties to communicate the nurturing and forward-thinking steps the Guild is making in the protection of their art and products in the worldwide marketplace.
Defining Natural Perfumery and Recognizing the Need for Self Regulation
(A Position Paper Issued by The Natural Perfumers Guild)
Introduction
Perfumery, as an art and profession, has a long and distinguished history. For the thousands of years perfumers have practiced their art, nature has been both their inspiration and the source of their materials. From simple mixes of basic raw materials to exquisite and complex blends of painstakingly prepared distillates, perfumes and perfumed products have enriched our lives and the lives of our predecessors, making them sweeter, fuller, and more enjoyable. Perfumers’ creations were used in temples, palaces and ordinary homes; their containers are found among the artifacts of most ancient civilizations.
The Artisan Natural Perfumers Guild is now renamed the Natural Perfumers Guild. We're celebrating the one year anniversary of the reopening of the Guild with a new name and a new logo. The new logo may be viewed at http://www.artisannaturalperfumers.org/logo2007.htm
The new logo has an iconic aesthetic that is modern and graceful and will best reflect the qualities of the Guild today. The website for the Guild http://artisannaturalperfumers.org will soon be redesigned around the logo and new name and relaunch at http://naturalperfumersguild.com Natural Perfumery.com http://naturalperfumery.com which is the sales site for the Guild members, will relaunch as Natural Perfumers.com http://naturalperfumers.com
International Fragrance Association (IFRA) While in Midst of Controversy about Drawing up Natural Aromatics Guidelines for Potential European Union (EU) Adoption into Regulation, Charged With Hiding Agenda by Manipulating Online Article
In "IFRA Promotes Synthetic Ingredients in Fragrance", an article which first appeared on March 2, 2007 in Cosmetics Design-Europe, it was subsequently discovered on March 6, 2007, that a major rewrite had occurred that completely change the wording regarding the naturals vs. synthetics debate they are currently in with Cropwatch, an independent watchdog of the natural aromatics industry. Many of the IFRA "voluntary guidelines" have been adopted into law by the European Union, and the natural aromatics industry is concerned that this latest backpedaling on the conflict is a bad sign of journalistic manipulation to come.
Baltimore, MD (Aug 1, 2005) - (SOAPWIRE) - Members of the newly formed Natural Merchants Association: Monave Mineral Cosmetics, Botanical Skin Works, Pure Skin and others, have organized a crafting bonanza to be held on August 21st, 2005, that includes: Classes that teach how to make mineral makeup, natural lotions and more, classes in small-business management for the natural products industry, mineral makeup application, mineral makeup for women of color, and more. For more information, visit: www.naturalmerchantsassociation.com/events.htm
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About The Natural Merchants Association
The Natural Merchants Association, the first of its kind in Baltimore, offers an interactive venue in which vendors of goods and services that are primarily organic and/or free of synthetic chemicals can join hands to increase their business presence. Services include bulk purchasing of printed and virtual ad space, retail and warehouse space and supplies. Members also enjoy the comfort of being part of an organization that adheres strictly to its missions and guidelines of promoting natural products.
Contact: Debbie Bilezikian
Phone: (410) 534-4023
Fax: (410) 675-5104
e-mail: debbie@monave.com
URL: www.naturalmerchantsassociation.com
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