16 Mar
2009
Organic Cosmetics Lawsuit
Posted by easy eco blog
photo credit: auggie tolosa
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps has filed a lawsuit accusing some of the larges cosmetic firms of falsely advertising products as organic when some contained little organic material, contained synthetic chemicals, 1,4 Dioxane, or used petroleum products.
The term “organic” on personal care products has no meaning unless it is certified by the USDA. So look for this symbol.
Environmental Working Group has a safety guide to cosmetics and personal skin care product that you should consult before buying products.
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April 7th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Yes it is true we all keep talking about organic term but there has to be a forum which is vouching for it’s ingenuity…good thought.
October 19th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
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