Preservatives Identified As Sustainability Priority At Industry Summit
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Held by Forum for the Future and co-hosted by Walmart and Target, the Sept. 4 Beauty and Personal Care Products Sustainability Summit facilitated discussion among entities throughout the supply chain regarding sustainability priorities and potential initiatives for improvement. Attendees identified development of new and alternative preservative systems as a key “idea for action,” along with measures for enhanced communication and transparency around cosmetic ingredients.
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