Don't Market Yourself Into A Corner With Natural Claims – UL Exec

Natural personal care is a compelling opportunity, but "don't expose yourself for marketing points," UL exec Matthew Cerundolo told HBA Global Expo attendees June 10 during a session on regulatory and safety compliance for natural products. With debate continuing around natural product standards and minimal regulatory involvement from agencies in the U.S. to date, legal risks abound, he noted.

The market for natural personal care continues to boom, but in the absence of regulatory standards, firms must take precautions to avoid landing in court over the authenticity of their positioning, says Matthew Cerundolo, senior account executive for consumer business at global independent safety science firm UL LLC.

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on HBW Insight for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required

More from Archive

More from HBW Insight

US Q1 Consumer Health Earnings Preview: Concern Unavoidable For Impact From ‘T’ Word

 

Concern is unavoidable for most marketers of OTC drugs and dietary supplements in the US. As Canaccord Genuity analysts said in a 15 April research note, “uncertainty remains about how the tariff situation will play out.”

Over The Counter: Brands, Brexit And New Self-Care Business Models, With PAGB’s Michelle Riddalls

 
• By 

HBW Insight catches up with UK OTC industry association CEO Michelle Riddalls to talk about digital self-care and the unrealized promise of Brexit - part 2.

Makary Suggests Combining All FDA Adverse Event Reporting Systems

 

In discussing FDA’s adverse event monitoring, Makary also seemed to falsely imply the agency did not fully investigate the myocarditis signal with COVID-19 vaccines.