NSF Int'l Seeks Comments on Draft Standard for Organic Personal Care Products - NSF 305
November 11, 2008 // Published as a news service by IHS
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NSF International is seeking public comment on NSF Draft Standard 305 - Organic Personal Care Products, which defines organic labeling and marketing requirements for organic personal care products.
Previously, personal care product companies were required to work within the limitations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program standards, which were written specifically for food, said NSF International.
The NSF International proposed draft standard may be used by companies that would like to make organic label and marketing claims while meeting the requirements of this standard, which includes organic ingredient specifications, said NSF International.
NSF Draft Standard 305 - Organic Personal Care Products is designed to encourage participation in the production of organic personal care products within the supply chain.
The standard specifies materials, processes, production criteria and conditions that shall be met in order for personal care products to make organic label and marketing claims.
The standard also contains requirements for agricultural ingredients, synthetic ingredients and methods of extraction based on the final product's label claim. Products covered by the standard include rinse-off and leave-on personal care and cosmetic products, as well as oral care and personal hygiene products.
More information about NSF Draft Standard 305: Organic Personal Care Products is available at the balloting part of NSF International's web site.
Source: NSF International.