The issue being debated is whether a public regulation or private standard is best suited for non-food products
Mar. 1, 2010 12:00pm
Despite the recession and growing consumer confusion over the use of the word “organic” on personal care products, sales of organic shampoos, lotions, face creams and other personal care products continue to grow. In 2009, U.S. consumer sales of organic personal care offerings increased 3.7% to $752 million, according to Nutrition Business Journal estimates. At the same time, the organic personal care industry remains caught in an impasse over rules governing use of the word “organic” on products. At issue is whether a...
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