With no harmonised technical data on natural and organic cosmetics in place, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) tabled draft guidelines (16128) which it maintains will create a consistent framework and encourage a wider choice of...
Natrue has questioned whether the ISO 16128 guidelines will actually add to further consumer confusion rather than creating clarity, with potential for only the perception, rather than reality, of natural and organic cosmetics (NOC) authenticity.
As part of the industry’s on-going safety program, the International Fragrance Association has announced updates to its Code of Practice, with new and revised standards put in place.
The international Organization for Standardization has in recent months published new standards in various areas of regulation in cosmetics. In light of this, Cosmetics Design rounds up the progress in 2012 so far...
The ISO technical committee has moved to ensure cosmetic products are safe by introducing a new standard to help evaluate the antimicrobial protection of cosmetics.
Glass bottle manufacturer Gerresheimer says that the high standards for the glass packaging it supplies to the cosmetics industry have given way to ISO certification usually reserved for pharmaceutical products.
New guidelines from the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) have been published in a bid to help key industry players assess the possible risks presented by the burgeoning growth of nano-based products.
The European harmonization project has outlined labelling criteria for natural and organic products to comply with the Cosmos standard, clamping down on claims made on packaging.
