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We
provide technical research & advice to companies operating in the organic &
natural product industries.
Our technical areas of expertise include :
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Natural & Organic Standards and
Certification Issues
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Natural & Ethical Ingredient
Sourcing
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Formulations,
Ingredients and Processing
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Partnering with
Formulation & Manufacturing Companies
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Training and
Workshops on Commercial & Technical Issues
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Replacement of
Synthetic Chemicals with Natural Alternatives: Surfactants,
Preservatives, Emulsifiers, and Botanical Ingredients
Case study
1:
Natural Cosmetic Workshop on Ingredients and Formulation Challenges
Organic Monitor
conducted
a workshop that addressed the major challenges companies face when
formulating natural cosmetics. The workshop began by looking at what
constitutes a natural and organic product, highlighting the ingredients
that are commonly found in such products.
The workshop leader then gave details of the synthetic chemicals that are
typically absent in natural & organic cosmetics. An assessment was made
of the natural alternatives, their functionality and performance. The
workshop then gave a detailed review of natural & organic standards,
comparing and contrasting the permissible ingredients of each.
The interactive workshop enabled delegates to put forward the major
problems they face when formulating natural and organic cosmetics. Key
pointers and guidance were given to overcome challenges involving formulations,
ingredients and synthetic chemicals. The delegates left the workshop
with clear guidelines on how to produce / re-formulate natural & organic
cosmetics.
Case study 2:
Re-formulation of Skin Care Products
A large personal
care manufacturer approached Organic Monitor. The
company was looking to re-formulate some of its skin care
products using natural ingredients. Organic Monitor was retained to
provide technical advise and guidance to its R&D department.
The starting point of the project involved a thorough
analysis of the ingredients in its skin care products. A detailed list
of synthetic chemicals was drawn up along with suggested list of natural
replacements. Technical advise was given on formulation issues as well
as practicalities involving replacement of synthetic ingredients with
naturals. Based on the advise given by Organic Monitor, the company has
re-formulated its skin care products. The company is now in the process
of testing the new natural skincare range for eventual product launch.
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