Archive for September, 2014

September 29, 2014

Seaweed harvesters reap rich rewards from exotic export

Seaweed harvesters reap rich rewards from exotic export
This means that when you purchase online you will always receive fresh organic seaveg, organic seaweed foods and organic seaweed cosmetics, full of the purest and finest ingredients from the ocean. "We have about 25 products from cosmetics, soaps, sea …
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Pamper Your Largest Organ at Miami's Green Beauty Night Out
… by Barbara Jacques of Jacq's Organics, is designed to introduce Miamians to products made with pride in the 305. Her brand, founded in 2012, is a Green America-certified business that's also cruelty-free and a signer of The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
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September 27, 2014

Take Care of Your Skin Naturally

Take Care of Your Skin Naturally
Sweat glands and hair follicles make up, at most, just 1 percent of the total skin surface. So, while some chemicals may be absorbed in this way, the majority will be … USDA Organic designates that 95 percent of the ingredients are organic (meaning …
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Organic or homemade body and home care products could save your life!
A study published in 2012 reports that parabens in antiperspirants and cosmetics increase your risk of breast cancer. The research examined … If buying products use the USDA 100 percent organic seals to guide you in product purchases. Products with …
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September 26, 2014

Fitch: US Banks De-Guaranteeing: No Immediate Rating Impact

Fitch: US Banks De-Guaranteeing: No Immediate Rating Impact
It is not fully clear whether the removal of parent subguarantees would even achieve avoidance for non-centrally cleared swaps, which comprise the vast bulk of the OTC market. Contact: Tara Kriss Senior Director Financial Institutions +1 … RATED …
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Ramoil Meeting With Potential Facility Partners in Multiple States and Countries
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2014 / RAMOIL MANAGEMENT, Ltd, (OTC Pink: RAMO) (PINKSHEETS: RAMO), would like to announce that it has begun to meet with and evaluate potential funding partners in multiple states, including California …
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September 24, 2014

Backstage at Marni Spring 2015

Backstage at Marni Spring 2015
MILAN — Makeup artist Tom Pecheux said the boyish, minimal beauty look he created for Marni with MAC Cosmetics was to match the natural colors and organic materials used in the collection. "I want nothing to look opaque," he said about the powder-free …
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25 Year Old CEO Takes Over Organic Skincare Industry
Z Skin Cosmetics is a brand new organic skincare company, and its already been dubbed to be the next Proactiv and Estée Lauder by the Wall Street Journal. Swamped with so many large-scale companies on the market today, many people have a tough …
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September 23, 2014

Health groups: OSHA rules needed for farmworkers Four indicted at Rancho

Health groups: OSHA rules needed for farmworkers Four indicted at Rancho
INDUSTRY REPS ON BOTTOM OF ORGANIC SCORECARD: The Cornucopia Institute, an organic program watchdog group, has released a scorecard for the members of USDA's National Organic Standards Board, finding that members from Driscoll's, … for use in the …
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Native Texan opens Athens' only all-organic hair salon
In July, Alexander opened Tella to You Hair Studio, located within Elijana Cosmetics in the historic Franklin House downtown, as what she termed the city's only all-organic shop. “It's an all-organic … “The color I carry is USDA certified organic. It …
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September 21, 2014

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital: NIH And NSF Award Research Grant To Dr

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital: NIH And NSF Award Research Grant To Dr
LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation have awarded a portion of a $ 500,000, 3-year grant to Dr. Susan Fager, CCC-SLP, Director, Communication Center, Institute for Rehabilitation …
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AIBS To Convene Meeting of Journal Editors, Science Leaders to Discuss Public
The daylong meeting, which will be held in association with the annual meeting of AIBS Council, is made possible by a grant from the US National Science Foundation. "We are pleased to have this opportunity to foster an important conversation among …
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Phigenics Awarded Contracts with the Veterans Health Administration to Provide
The scope of work follows the new VA Directive "Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Legionella Disease and Scald Injury from Potable Water Distribution Systems," which is in alignment with NSF International educational course "HACCP For Building Water …
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September 20, 2014

Latest USDA Organic Cosmetics News

Not So Natural Cosmetics
The best label to look for in beauty products is USDA Organic. Another option, if you shop at Whole Foods, look for their “Premium Body Care” seal. Those products are certified free of more than 400 risky ingredients. Besides the word “natural …
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Introducing #MPWR – The FIRST Certified USDA Organic Skincare Line for Teens
… harmful chemical ingredients. Using only the purest ingredients, #MPWR ("empower") today announced the launch of the FIRST Certified USDA Organic skincare line developed specifically for teens (www.mpwrskincare.com), now available for pre-order …
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September 18, 2014

Latest Organic Cosmetics News

Asian Cosmetics Summit Tackles Environmental Impacts
Taking place in Hong Kong on 10-11th November, the summit will discuss environmental impacts in the context of sustainability metrics, natural ingredients and marketing best-practices. For the first time in Asia, a summit will discuss the various ways …
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Food Babe's attacks draw 'quackmail' backlash
She made the cashew milk herself, soaking the nuts overnight before blending them with water into a liquid. Soon she's unloading a box of home-delivered organic vegetables that includes bok choy, carrots, mangoes, oranges, kale and other mixed greens.
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Getting a feel for multi-sensory packaging
In the Asia-Pacific market during the same period, 47% of new color cosmetics featured a package with soft-touch element, while the percentage of new product introductions with soft-touch attributes across all categories grew from 13% to 32%. In Europe …
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September 16, 2014

Solos Endoscopy Files for Medical Device License to Distribute its Endoscopic

Solos Endoscopy Files for Medical Device License to Distribute its Endoscopic
BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 16, 2014 / Solos Endoscopy, Inc. (OTC PINK: SNDY) (PINKSHEETS: SNDY), a provider of quality innovative healthcare instruments to hospitals across the United States, is pleased to announce that the company has …
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Zeder finally wins over feisty AV shareholders
Most meeting participants agreed the Financial Services Board (FSB) restrictions on OTC (over-the-counter) trade — which led to trading in AV shares being suspended last month — was a big factor in swinging support for Zeder's offer. One shareholder …
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September 15, 2014

Latest FDA OTC Registered News

FDA Advisory Panel Calls for Sunscreen Safety Testing
Sunscreens are currently regulated by the FDA as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs to prevent sunburn and decrease the risk for skin cancer and aging. Most of the active ingredients in these products have been on the market for many years and have never …
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UPDATED: Bedford energy services firm Galenfeha withdraws, then withdraws
"After further investigation, the registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the commission on September 4, 2014, is the correct form necessary to use for the registrants' filing," the latest paperwork says. Calls to the company for comment were not …
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OB-GYN Group Chides GOP Senate Candidates On Birth Control
"OTC availability of oral contraceptives will help more women get the contraceptives they need, which have long been proven safe enough to use without a prescription — especially emergency contraception," Jennings said. ….. race, gender, education …
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