Organic, Natural, or Chemical Labelling for Products

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The discussion centers on the appropriate labeling of bath bombs as organic, natural, or chemical. Participants emphasize that labeling depends on the intended use; personal use may require less stringent labeling compared to commercial sales, which are subject to specific regulations. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the properties of ingredients, such as esters, which can hydrolyze and affect scent quality. Clear guidelines for labeling are essential for compliance and consumer transparency.

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  • Understanding of labeling regulations for cosmetic products
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This discussion is beneficial for product formulators, cosmetic chemists, and entrepreneurs in the beauty industry who are navigating labeling requirements and ingredient transparency.

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I'm working on an question that asks us to label a bath bomb which we made, (including ester and packaging) as organic, natural, or chemical in nature. Which would apply? What are the requirments for a substance to be included in a category? Are things able to labled as be more than one? Any information on this matter would be wonderful, thanks! Phonix
 
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Depends on what you are going to use it for. If it's just personal use I'd just label it with what ester and what scent. If you're wanting to sell it then there's probably all sorts of requirements about labelling.

Either way I wouldn't recommend esters as any kind of perfume. They hydrolyze quite easily into the corresponding alcohol and carboxylic acid, the latter of which usually doesn't smell to good.
 

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