NSF Targets Late 2014 For Natural Cosmetic Standard
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
NSF International provides an update on the development of its NSF/ANSI 384 standard for natural cosmetics. Though it has its own standard and seal program, the Natural Products Association is a participant in NSF’s development process with a seat on its joint committee.
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