NSF International Launches Cosmetic Verification Program For ‘Consumer Assurance’
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The independent standards and testing organization will perform cosmetic toxicology reviews, evaluate labeling claims, test products for contaminants and audit facilities to ensure GMPs compliance as part of its new verification service. NSF’s program and Product Verified mark may be more appealing to mainstream brands than other standard-and-seal models, which include “EWG Verified: For Your Health.”
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