Cosmetic and personal care companies are investing in sustainability as they look to shore up their green credentials. The beauty industry has historically received negative media publicity for unethical business practices, however green appears to have become the new black. A couple of 2012 industry lists show how far beauty companies have come on the […]

The new equivalency agreement between EU and US organic standards is considered a major milestone for the international organic food industry. The two regions comprise over 90 percent of global sales, however bilateral trade has been hampered by non-recognition of standards. Organic Monitor expects the new trade arrangement to have a significant impact on international trade of organic products. […]

Advances in mobile technology are increasing the number of consumer products with smart barcodes. Although this development is encouraging more sustainable products, the implications are far reaching that could eventually lead to the demise of some eco-labels. Eco-labels currently play an important role in marking sustainable products. Indeed, green symbols and logos are becoming ubiquitous on foods, cosmetics, […]

Growing consumer demand for sustainable products is leading many ingredients to become de-commoditised. A growing share of food commodities – such as coffee, tea and bananas – are now marketed as value-added (sustainable) products. Organic Monitor finds the same trend is now occurring for ingredients. Sustainable ingredients are gaining currency as growers look at value-added […]

This is the question that most natural & organic cosmetic brands ask themselves, with many thinking they are deserved of the ‘green crown’. Organic Monitor research finds the reality is very different from perception. In its new Natural Cosmetics Brand Assessment report, a chartered chemist analysed the ingredient composition of cosmetic products of over 50 […]