TAGS: Natural/ Organic
INOLEX has obtained USDA Bio-based certification for 55 of its products in the USDA BioPreferred® Program, making it the largest portfolio of personal care ingredients to be offered under the USDA Certified Bio-based Product label.
Plant-derived Products
Managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the USDA BioPreferred Program defines
Bio-based as those products derived, in whole or in significant part, from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials not derived from petroleum. This program manages the USDA Certified Bio-based Product label.
A USDA Certified Bio-based Product is a product that has achieved third-party verification of bio-based content and has earned USDA certification and approval to display the label. INOLEX products were processed through the SEI Bio-based Certification Program which includes testing for bio-based content in accordance with an approved ASTM test method (D6866) at a certified ASTM laboratory.
Of the INOLEX products USDA Certified Bio-based, more than half contain 100% certified bio-based content and 90% contain 80–100% certified bio-based content. This accomplishment is further evidence of INOLEX’s commitment to create leading, innovative technologies with an emphasis on plant-based and sustainable ingredients.
Demand for Natural Beauty Products
“Consumers are very interested in buying natural beauty products, but there is a lot of noise in our industry about what “natural” means. It’s an issue that our industry is working hard to resolve. At
INOLEX, we define our products as “natural” when they contain 100% plant-based carbon and are made using green chemistry principles. Having a portfolio of natural certifications provides additional support to our definition of natural. We are excited to add the USDA BioPreferred Program to our portfolio of certifications as an important step in defining natural or bio-based with scientific credibility,” said Rocco Burgo, Chief Scientist at INOLEX.
The company’s adoption of the USDA BioPreferred Program standards will help customers identify which ingredients best fit their formulation needs and facilitate obtaining USDA Bio-based certification for their end consumer products.
Bio-based Ingredient Categories
INOLEX’s USDA Certified Bio-based Products span numerous ingredient categories. They include:
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The cationic conditioning agent EmulsenseTM HC, which contains 100% USDA certified bio-based content.
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Alternatives to cyclomethicones LexFeel® WOW and LexFeel® WOW DT, which both contain 100%
USDA certified bio-based content.
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The readily biodegradable film former for sun care LexFilm® Sun Natural, which contains 100%
USDA certified bio-based content.
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Caprylhydroxamic Acid-based preservation alternative SpectrastatTM G2, which contains 100%
USDA certified bio-based content.
These ingredients provide the performance and sensory benefits of synthetics, while providing a better sustainability profile compared to traditional materials. This certification enables INOLEX’s customers to bring certified bio-based innovation to their consumers and meet the continuously growing global market demand for natural products.
INOLEX’s inclusion in the program supports the USDA BioPreferred Program’s mission to further reduce the Personal Care industry’s reliance on petroleum-based products. It is a transparent example of the company’s commitment to promote high performance, safe, and natural ingredients, adding to its existing certification platform that includes Ecocert, COSMOS, and NSF/ANSI 305.
Source: INOLEX