Health And General Life Care: Re: [Bath_and_Body] Re: natural and unnatural

Dear Kayla,

The definition of the NIRC is concerning the labeling of the soap - it cannot be labeled "all natural", if it contains the addition of any synthetic or artificial ingredients including but not limited to artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, man-made vitamins, solvent
extracted oils or additional glycerin."

My point is if a product is made with ingredients that are naturally derived, not natural, then it is not the addition of a synthetic fragrance that makes it "unnatural", it is a combination of things like the emulsifier and oils that have been solvent extracted, for example, that have already made the product a naturally derived product and not a natural product.

The pledge is taken not to pledge to only use "natural" ingredients, but to strive to use the most natural ingredients available, and to label your products honestly, and with integrity.

Thank you for posting the link to the NIRC. I am a member, and board member of that group.

Sincerely,
Melanie
http://www.herbalnatures.com

ew_promo@yahoo.com wrote:
>Adding a synthetic fragrance, which is usually less than 1% of the
total product, and as long as the consumer is aware of the synthetic
fragrance, I still contend the naturally derived product is not
unnatural because of a synthetic fragrance addition<

It all depends upon whose "definition" of natural you are going to
follow. Including synthetic fragrances would prevent you from
calling your product natural, if you took the NIRC pledge, for
example;

"Soap labeled as "natural soap" may not contain the addition of any
synthetic or artificial ingredients including but not limited to
artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, man-made vitamins, solvent
extracted oils or additional glycerin."

http://www.naturalingredient.org/pledge.htm

Soon, there will be another organization's definition, too!

"Natural Products Association Work Group
Aims to Define "Natural" for Personal Care Products
Saturday, July 21, 2007

The association plans on providing a standard definition within a
year.

July 21, 2007 - Las Vegas, Nev. - The Natural Products Association
has formed a work group to determine a definition for the
term "natural" as it applies to personal care products. The
association is encouraging broad participation from its members who
have a stake in natural personal care, especially those who
manufacture and distribute these products. There is currently no
legal or regulatory definition of the word "natural" as it applies to
cosmetics, health and beauty care.

"Arriving at a clear definition for use of the word natural is
something both our industry and consumers want," said Daniel
Fabricant, Ph.D., vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs
for the Natural Products Association, who is staffing the work
group. "There has already been a strong foundation laid for use of
this term. With active participation by the work group and outreach
we are certain to arrive at a definition that industry and others
will embrace."

The work group is chaired by Mike Indursky of Burt's Bees, and other
participants include Aubrey Organics, and Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps.
The goal of the group is to have a working definition of the term
natural within a year. Those interested in participating should
contact Dr. Fabricant at (202) 223-0101, ext. 102.

The Natural Products Association is the nation's largest and oldest
non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry.
The association represents nearly 10,000 retailers, manufacturers,
wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods,
dietary supplements, and health/beauty aids."

Kayla Fioravanti
503.722.7557 Office / 503.905.8015 Fax

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