More choices of organic personal care products in the US

The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) stated that consumers will have more choices of high quality USDA organic personal care products in 2008. Organic synthetic-free personal care products which comply with the USDA's National Organic Program's (NOP) strict standards for organic food will be more widely available as manufacturers have begun to catch up with consumer demand. Personal care companies may represent that they are NOP certified "organic" and display the USDA organic seal, or "made with organic," as long as such products are certified to meet the NOP standards. (Picture: Vivaness)

"We are pleased that despite widespread misleading organic claims on shampoos, body washes and lotions made with synthetic surfactants, silicones and preservatives, numerous companies have stepped up to make real organic alternatives that will be widely available in 2008," said Ronnie Cummins, Executive Director of the OCA. "Consumers should look for the "USDA Organic" seal on products if they want to be certain they are truly organic.”

The OCA represents more than 500,000 members.

http://www.organicconsumers.org