February Newsletter

Welcome to the Botany Manufacturing news update, helping keep you informed on relevant industry news and trends, and to showcase our services and the extensive range of ingredients and formulas we offer.? here to edit it...

Industry News

In July 2023 the ACCC published a draft guidance for businesses to improve the integrity of environmental and sustainability claims being made and protect consumers from ‘greenwashing’. The draft guidance aims to address the concerning conduct identified by the ACCC’s recent greenwashing internet sweep which found 57 per cent of businesses reviewed were making potentially misleading environmental claims. “As consumers become more environmentally conscious, businesses need to be honest and transparent when making environmental or sustainability claims so consumers are not being misled,” ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said. “False or misleading claims can undermine consumer trust in all green claims, particularly when consumers are often paying higher prices based on these claims.” “Similarly, businesses that are taking genuine steps to adopt sustainable practices are put at a competitive disadvantage by businesses that engage in ‘greenwashing’ without incurring the same costs.”

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The draft guidance can be viewed at?

https://www.accc.gov.au/about-us/publications/environmental-and-sustainability-claims-draft-guidance-for-business Source: ACCC ? Commonwealth of Australia

From The Lab

Preservatives in skincare and personal care products are imperative for the prevention of microbes like bacteria and mould. Microbes are all around us, and it doesn’t take much for some to start growing where they shouldn’t be. Just like spoilt food can make you sick, spoilt skincare and personal care can also cause skin irritation and infections. Unless a formulation is water-free or comes in single-dose, sterile packaging, preservatives are needed to ensure a product is safe for use over a long period of time. While there are people who do have allergies to certain preservatives or find them irritating, it must be acknowledged that current preservatives on the market have all been tested for efficacy and safety, and there are strict guidelines on how much can be used within a formula. At Botany, we have several options for preservatives ranging from cost-effective synthetics to premium, naturally derived alternatives to cater to your requirements and ensure that your products are safe for your consumers.?

Ingredient Showcase

Acetyl Zingeron

?? A potent ginger-derived antioxidant?

?? Helps to protect the skin from free radical damage

?? Anti-Inflammatory properties?

?? Helps to soothe and calm irritated skin

?? Can help to brighten and even out skin tone

Bergamot

?? Helps to calm the mind, used during massage therapy

?? Natural cleanser that helps remove dirt and impurities

?? Helps unclog pores

Davidson Plum?

?? An Australian native endemic to the rainforests of New South Wales

?? Very strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-aging properties

?? Improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

?? Promotes skin elasticity through enhancing collagen and elastin production

Did You Know

Botany now offers filling of stand up pouches (doypacks) and spout pouches from 250ml to 3,000ml. Our new pouch filling line has an output capacity of approximately 7,000pcs/day.

Have you considered offering refill pouches for your products? Reducing the environmental impact of a new plastic bottle every time, your customers can choose a pouch to refill, this translates into considerable savings in terms of materials and resources used.

Botany is an experienced manufacturer and export partner supplying Australian and international partners with premium natural skincare, hair care, baby, pet grooming and household products. We specialise in the use of Australian native plant extracts and premium essential oils and are certified GMP, ISO 9001, Sedex and dermatologist approved.

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