Poster:
Biodegradable or Not? Developing a Standardized International Approach to Assess the Biodegradability of Cosmetics Formulations
Consumer expectations and demands for biodegradable product formulations are increasing rapidly. Although biodegradability assessment of cosmetic formulations is included in various certification and labeling programs and environmental/sustainability scoring tools, so far, no clear guidance is available to address how to assess the biodegradability of cosmetic formulations consistently.