The New Natural Standard

In the spring of 2008, Badger joined a group of industry professionals to advise the Natural Products Association on the new “U.S. Natural Standard for Personal Care Products.” Currently, many products label themselves as ‘natural’ even if they are made entirely of synthetic and controversial ingredients. This new "natural standard" with its ‘Natural Seal’ identifies products that are made with mostly natural ingredients or with ingredients that have been derived from nature through chemical processing. However, only ingredients that have no known or suspected health risks are permitted.

All Badger products meet a far higher standard than the 'Natural Seal' represents. Almost all of our products, with the exception of our soaps, sunscreen products (containing zinc) and body butters, are USDA Certified Organic, far exceeding the "Natural Standard". All Badger products make extensive use of USDA Certified Organic ingredients.

However, Badger does not have an extensive personal care and cosmetic line. Shampoos, creams and lotions, along with soaps and SPF products, for instance, are used by most of us and they are usually produced using at lease some chemicals. These products should be as safe and natural as possible. Which brands should you choose? The 'Natural Seal' can help identify the best of them. It is a step in the right direction and we felt it was important for Badger to take part in establishing a higher standard for the natural body care industry as a whole. Badger Bill's daughter Rebecca Hamilton serves on the steering committee for this project.

Visit the Natural Products Association website to learn the details of this new standard.

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