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Essential Oil Safety
When used appropriately, essential oils and aromatherapy products are safe for all the entire family. As with all things in life though, some common sense precautions should be observed when using...
View ArticleSelling & Manufacturing Aromatherapy Products
Do I need a licence to make and sell aromatherapy products and essential oils? No, in general you will only need a licence if your products are sold as medicines or suggest they are by making medicinal...
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How To Use Essential Oils
There are many ways to enjoy using your essential oils, and most of the popular methods are explained here, simply choose the method that suits your particular requirements. But to really experience...
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EU Scrutinises Cosmetic Ingredients
In the European Union, assuring the safety of cosmetic ingredients is based on a dual approach established in the regulatory frameworks, and in relation to the old Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC, no...
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East African Greenheart Threatened
Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) member Yvonne Otieno recently interviewed Dr. Alice Muchugi about Warburgia ugandensis, an important medicinal tree species. Warburgia ugandensis is...
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Food Regulations Impact Essential Oils
In the last few years several new European Regulations and Directives have been adopted or announced in relation to flavours and fragrances. As essential oils and extracts are very important...
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Vietnamese Oils Industry Needs Help
The Government should issue policies to support the development of the domestic oil, aroma and cosmetic industry, delegates said at the third congress of the Viet Nam Association of Oil, Aromas and...
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New plant discovered in Fiji
A new flowering plant belonging to the Medinilla plant group has been discovered in the highlands of Matasawalevu village, on the island of Kadavu in Fiji. The plant was found during a biodiversity...
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Ethical Sales Defy Recession
Sales of ethical goods and services – ranging from groceries and household items to financial products and funerals – have remained resilient despite the economic downturn, according to a new report...
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Mirror Mirror On The Wall . . .
A question that most natural & organic cosmetic brands ask themselves is ‘who is the greenest of them all?’, with many thinking they are deserved of the ‘green crown’. Organic Monitor research...
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Colipa Changes Its Name
The European Cosmetics Association, formerly named Colipa, will now be called ‘Cosmetics Europe – The Personal Care Association’. The association has been representing European cosmetic companies and...
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Cosmetic Products Notification Portal
The CPNP is the online notification system created for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. This Regulation requires...
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Joss Stone Supports Cruelty Free International
Cruelty Free International, the new organization established by the BUAV, is delighted to announce the support of singer-songwriter Joss Stone for its mission to end product testing on animals...
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Environmental Award For Argentinian Mother
The tragic, but inspiring, story of one woman’s quest for justice in her local community has resulted in a significant victory for health freedom. Sofia Gatica, an ordinary, working-class mother from...
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Russia Updates Its Cosmetics Regulations
Russia has scrapped its Sanitary Government Registration (SGR) as part of an overhaul of the regulations surrounding cosmetic imports; the registration used to confirm that imported products conformed...
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Brexit: What Impact On The Aromatherapy Industry?
On June 23 2016, the United Kingdom held a referendum for the people to decide whether they wanted to remain in the European Union, or preferred to exit (Brexit). It was the highest turnout for a...
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Russia Updates Its Cosmetics Regulations
Russia has scrapped its Sanitary Government Registration (SGR) as part of an overhaul of the regulations surrounding cosmetic imports; the registration used to confirm that imported products conformed...
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Brexit: What Impact On The Aromatherapy Industry?
On June 23 2016, the United Kingdom held a referendum for the people to decide whether they wanted to remain in the European Union, or preferred to exit (Brexit). It was the highest turnout for a...
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Cats And Essential Oils Safety
The essential oils used in aromatherapy have a very good safety record and their benefits are enjoyed by millions of people every day. But like all things in life they have to be used with care since...
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ATC Partners With White Label World Expo UK
The White Label World Expo is the leading online retail sourcing show, making it the perfect destination for manufacturers to showcase their products to a rapidly growing market. Based in four...
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