Posted by Dr. Ali ABY Muhammed | Posted in Majestic Aromas: Skin Therapy Tips | Posted on 01-09-2010
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Organic certification is the only way you can be sure a company’s product truly complies with organic standards. No certification = No proof = Not organic.
Sales of organic products are on the rise, and growth rates average over 20% per year. Because of this, many companies are trying to catch this wave by offering “organic” products for sale. But what does “organic” mean? How do organic standards apply to soap and skin care products?
The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) provides the benchmark, global standard for defining organic. Within the NOP, there are three levels of certification. A product’s classification is based on the total percentage of its organic ingredients (without counting water or salt). Here’s what they mean, and then we’ll discuss how the standards apply to soap and skin care.