20 Jun 2011

Trend toward decreasing carbon footprint and minimizing environmental impact is growing among cosmetic product manufacturers

New York, NY – Sustainability in the health and beauty products industry is sure to be a hot topic at this year’s HBA Global Expo, June 28-30, at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, NY. Intertek regulatory services expert Naeem Mady will discuss the emerging trend of sustainable packaging as well as the regulations surrounding recycled materials and biopolymers used in packaging, during the HBA Global Expo’s Technical Track Education Series on June 30, from 10 a.m. until 12:40 p.m., as part of Cosmetic Valley’s Innovation and Sustainable Products session.  

While the health and beauty industry has embraced innovative “green” products manufactured using all-natural and organic ingredients, sustainable packaging is a relatively new concept in this industry that relies heavily on grabbing consumers’ attention with eye-catching and attractive displays and packaging. Product packaging represents the highest environmental footprint for the health and beauty industry and is also a significant contributor to landfills. Recognizing this, more and more health and beauty products companies are incorporating sustainable packaging materials that are recycled or bio-degradable.  

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries, offers comprehensive testing, inspection, auditing and consulting solutions for the cosmetics industry, including environmental, life cycle management and regulatory approval strategies for cosmetics and packaging, safety assessments, consumer trials, clinical investigations and more. Visit us at the HBA Expo in booth #1264 to learn more about how we help health and beauty brands, retailers, manufacturers and importers evaluate product safety, efficacy and acceptability across the supply chain.

About Intertek
Intertek (www.intertek.com) is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers’ products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 30,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world.

Contact:

Amy Paille, Public Relations Coordinator, Intertek Consumer Goods
Phone: +1.630.481.3163
Email: amy.paille@intertek.com

Joel Pekay, Global Marketing and Business Development Director, Intertek Health & Environmental
Mobile: +1.630.877.3802
Email:
joel.pekay@intertek.com