Core prompt：Asia’s organic cosmetic should get a labelAsian consumers generally don& 39;t really know what organic means
Asia’s organic cosmetic should get a label
Asian consumers generally don't really know what organic means. There is no single official definition of what makes a product organic, but generally, organic cosmetic ingredients are those that come from organic plants, while natural cosmetic ingredients are those obtained only from plants, animals and substances of microbiological or mineral origin.
In Asia, the absence of mainstream retailers of such products and a lack of large natural food shop chains lead to a disorganized sector where there is strong competition for shelf space with pseudo-natural brands. Small speciality retailers which carry a relatively sizable range of reputable organic and natural beauty products in Singapore include SuperNature, Bud Cosmetics and Pure Tincture.
Mr Sahota, managing director of Organic Monitor, estimates the global natural and organic cosmetics market to be worth US$11.7 billion (S$16.6 billion), with the United States and Germany being the largest markets. The good news is the confusion over organic and natural cosmetics in the region may be solved by the middle of next year, says Dr Alain Khaiat, president of the association and vice-president of technical and scientific affairs at the ASEAN Cosmetic Association. The International Standard Guidelines on Technical Definitions and Criteria for Natural and Organic Cosmetic Ingredients are in the final rounds of a six-year-long discussion involving representatives from countries such as Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand.
The guidelines will cover topics that include the definition of a natural or organic cosmetic ingredient and the amount of organic ingredients that a product should contain to be labelled as organic.
For more information: http://women.asiaone.com/women/beauty/organic-best
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