NATRUE - The International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association

💥 The #SustainableBeautyAwards 2024 are now open for applications! 💥The awards celebrate and recognise sustainability excellence in the #cosmetic and #personalcareindustry. Would you like to be recognized for your innovative new products, ingredients, packaging, or activities that are encouraging sustainability in the beauty industry? Sumbit your entreis today! 🏆 There are five award categories… 🥇 New #SustainableProduct Award: given to a new cosmetic / personal care product with strong #sustainability credentials.  🥇 #SustainableIngredient – given to a new ingredient with sustainability features that make a significant difference to cosmetic / personal care products. 🥇 #SustainablePackaging - given to a new packaging format that has a lower environmental impact. 🥇 Sustainability Pioneer – celebrates operators undertaking pioneering activities to advance sustainability in the beauty industry. 🥇 #SustainabilityLeadership – recognises operators who demonstrate leadership across various areas of sustainability. The Sustainable Beauty Awards are open to cosmetic and personal care brands, retailers and distributors, ingredient firms, packaging companies, NGOs, and related operators. 🕑 Timelines: • Closing date for entries: 🗓️ 20th September • Notification of finalists: 🗓️ 7th October  • Winners announced: 🗓️ 23th October Good luck! ⭐ Ecovia Intelligence By the way, the attached images are pictures from last year's gala, where Dr Mark Smith participated as a judge of the event👇

These are some pictures of NATRUE's participation in CosmeticBusiness, the international #supplierevent for the #cosmeticsindustry, which took place from 5 to 6 June in Munich (Germany). At this event, Dr Mark Smith, NATRUE Director General, gave a talk entitled ‘Anti-Greenwashing Directives: Protecting Consumers, Claims, and the Environment 🌱’, in which the participants received information about #consumerexpectations for ‘green’ products, the current regulatory landscape,  and the role of third-party #certification labels in supporting regulatory compliance and enhancing consumer trust 👥✅ Thanks to all of you who attended! ⭐

“#StudioBotanic follows this rule: As few ingredients as possible and as many as necessary! 🪻🍃 When it comes to fragrances , SB deliberately avoids strong #naturalperfumes or high concentrations of #essentialoils 🧴. We concentrate on the #naturalscents 🍃of the necessary ingredients, which smell as good as they work” ⭐ That’s a bit of what Alexander Hartan, founder and CEO of Studio Botanic, told us in our latest #TrueStory 📋, a section on NATRUE’s website that gives more professional and personal awareness of the #natural and #organic #cosmetics sector by NATRUE Members and Label Users ⭐ 💡 When asked why they chose NATRUE, Hartan said: “NATRUE is a valuable label to distance yourself from #cosmeticbrands that claim to be natural through #greenwashing ❌, but still work with synthetic and sometimes questionable ingredients” Read the full story on our website 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/etPcQ3PE #naturalcosmetic #allnatural #organicbeauty #naturalbeauty #cosmeticbrand #genderneutral

With less than 100 days until the UN Biodiversity #COP16, Business for Nature coalition has published a business statement outlining five high-level policy recommendations for governments to accelerate the implementation of the #BiodiversityPlan to drive corporate #Nature action. The statement, endorsed by 130 businesses and financial institutions with combined revenues of $1.1 trillion, calls on governments to adopt policies to: 🌎 Make sure business and finance protect nature and restore degraded ecosystems 🌎 Ensure sustainable resource use and management to reduce negative environmental impacts 🌎 Value and embed nature in decision-making and disclosure 🌎 Align all financial flows to transition to a nature-positive, net zero and equitable economy 🌎 Adopt or strengthen ambitious global agreements to address key nature loss challenges It’s time for governments to create an enabling regulatory framework and put nature at the heart of decision making. 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e7ZP58hD International Paper Company VE, Danone, Decathlon , Unilever, Nestlé, Mahindra Group, Suzano, Salesforce, L’OCCITANE Group, ofi, Safaricom PLC, Inter IKEA Group, Holcim, H&M Group, dsm-firmenich, Kering, Volvo Cars, dentsu, Legal & General, Johnson Matthey, Natura &Co, Wipro, WSP, Givaudan, Iberdrola, Enel Group, Schroders, Sainsbury's, Sumitomo Forestry America Inc., Arup, ERM, Heidelberg Materials, Inditex, Novonesis, Ørsted, Poste Italiane_s.p.a., Reckitt, RWE Net AG...

We’ve hit a major milestone with 3400 NATRUE #rawmaterials in our database! 👏👏 The NATRUE Label stands as a benchmark for authentic natural and organic #beautyproducts, trusted by brands and #manufacturers worldwide 🌏. This milestone ⭐ not only underscores our commitment to authenticity but also strengthens our support for the natural and organic cosmetic industry. Why choose the NATRUE Label for your raw materials? ✅ VALIDATION – Independently verified criteria support your claims. ✅ EFFICIENCY – Reduced paperwork: once third-party verified, your certificate is all you’ll need. Simple! ✅ PROACTIVITY – Quickly meet customer conformity requests. ✅ PROMOTION – Increase visibility with our online database and NATRUE Label. ✅ INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION – Globally trusted certification. Producers, traders, and wholesalers: ready to certify your raw materials? Explore our database here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dEacp5Kb Join us in promoting true natural and organic beauty! 🌍✨ #NaturalBeauty #OrganicBeauty #NaturalBeauty #Certification #Milestone

NATRUE has featured in the Who’s Who in #NaturalBeauty for almost a decade, represented for the past 7 years by NATRUE’s Dr Mark Smith. Last year, he was voted into #9 position in the Top 25 as the Anti Greenwash Guru! ⭐   💡👉 The Who’s Who hotlist recognises leaders and #changemakers in #organicbeauty – the tireless advocates shaping the industry for a more sustainable future. It’s now time to determine the Top 25 for 2024, and we invite you to vote for Dr Mark Smith!     🍃  Since joining NATRUE in 2014, Mark has been a passionate campaigner for #sustainablebeauty, and for greater #transparency in the sector. His dedication extends beyond his role as NATRUE Director General to his position as Co-Chair of the British Beauty Council’s Sustainable Beauty Coalition steering committee 🔗. Mark plays a leading role in all political, regulatory, and scientific matters of NATRUE, representing the association in public and private international organisations, stakeholders and institutions. Additionally, Mark regularly participates in panel discussions and speaks at events 🗣️, as well as lending his voice to articles and interviews ✍🏻.   We’d be immensely grateful if you could take a moment to nominate Mark for this year’s Top 25? Don’t delay – voting closes 14 July! Thank you in advance for your vote 📩 #VoteNow here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dha9GgUz #NaturalBeauty #GreenBeauty #WhosWhoInNaturalBeauty #SustainableBeauty Natural Products Online

Don't miss out! 🔈 Dr. Mark Smith, NATRUE Director General, is speaking today (11th July 🗓️ ) at #COSMETINNOV 2024 in Lisbon ✨. If you're around, join his insightful sessions: 📅 Session 1: Conference – “The #GreenDeal Impact on #CosmeticRegulation” 🕛 Time: 12:00 – 13:15 Dr. Smith will deliver a compelling presentation on the implications of the #EUGreenDeal for cosmetic regulation, discussing the intersections between #sustainabilitygoals and regulatory frameworks. 📅 Session 2: Round Table – “#SustainableFormulas: Facing Challenges, Seeking Opportunities” 🕒 Time: 15:00 – 16:00 Dr. Smith will participate in a dynamic discussion on overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in developing #sustainablecosmetic products. We look forward to seeing you there! 😊 https://lnkd.in/dD_Z5wmU Sociedade Portuguesa de Ciências Cosmetológicas Marta de Oliveira Ferreira

NEW ARTICLE! 🌞🌊 Dive into our latest article exploring how the rise of eco-conscious consumers is driving innovation in "#reefsafe" cosmetics and why it's crucial to choose #sunscreens that safeguard our precious coral reefs and marine ecosystems 🪸🌊 Learn about: 🔹 The impact of chemical vs. mineral #UVfilters 🔹 The dynamics of #coralbleaching 🔹 Guidelines for manufacturers and consumers 🔹 The role of NATRUE 🏷️ in promoting #sustainablecosmetics Let's protect our skin and our oceans 🌍💙 Read the full article - written by Diana Malcangi and originally published in Mabella - here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dzwEbDc4 #CleanBeauty #MarineConservation #CoralReefs #consciouschoices

#SummerTip: Summer’s here and it’s time to shine! But don’t forget, the best accessory for your summer glow is SPF! 🌞✨ NATRUE highlights the necessity of choosing #sunscreens that offer broad-spectrum protection against both #UVA and #UVB rays ☀️ to ensure comprehensive #skinprotection. 🛡️ Browse the NATRUE database to discover a variety of sunscreens and other #cosmetics to keep you shining all #summer 🌿 💻 https://lnkd.in/d35NFvt2 #uvrays #summertime #summerbeach #sunnyday #sunburn

We are thrilled to share COSlaw.eu's latest #ExpertInterview with Dr Mark Smith, NATRUE's Director General 🌟 Dr Smith offers his insights into the mission and vision of NATRUE, along with his perspectives on the current trends and challenges in the natural and organic #cosmeticsindustry 🌱✨. Whether you're an enthusiast about natural beauty, a #sustainability advocate, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of the cosmetics industry, this interview is a must-read! 📖 Read the full interview here 👇 https://lnkd.in/enyJeCm4 #NaturalBeauty