Can I label my cosmetics “natural” or “organic”?

03/08/2019

The same requirements for safety and labeling apply to all cosmetics, no matter what their source. This includes, for example, making sure that all your labeling is truthful and not misleading. 

FDA has not defined the term “natural” and has not established a regulatory definition for this term in cosmetic labeling. 

FDA also does not have regulations for the term "organic" for cosmetics. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the use of the term “organic” for agricultural products under the National Organic Program (NOP). If you have questions about the use of the term “organic,” contact USDA. Answers to some common questions about "organic" cosmetics are available on the FDA website under “‘Organic’ Cosmetics.” 

Don’t use terms such as “natural” as part of an ingredient statement, because ingredients must be listed by their common or usual names, without additional description. 

And remember, choosing ingredients from sources you consider “organic” or “natural” is no guarantee that they are safe. You are still responsible for making sure your ingredients are safe when used according to the labeling, or as they are customarily used, no matter what kinds of ingredients you use.

03/08/2019 Source: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/resourcesforyou/industry/ucm388736.htm#3