Natural Product Labeling Guidelines

These guidelines are suggested by the Natural Ingredient Resource Center. They mirror those established by the USDA for organic food, and are inspired in part by the hard work of the organizations working to establish similar labeling guidelines for the term "organic" for cosmetics.  100% Natural/All Natural The NIRC guidelines are that products labeled as "100 percent Natural" or "All Natural" can only contain ingredients that fit the NIRC criteria for natural ingredients. Natural The NIRC guidelines are that in order for products to be labeled as "Natural," 95% of the ingredients must fit the NIRC criteria for natural ingredients.  The remaining 5% may come from ingredients that do not meet the NIRC Criteria for natural, and which DO NOT include synthetic fragrances, artificial colors or ingredients from petrochemicals. The toxicity of each ingredient must be minimal. All percentages are based upon weight. Made with Natural Ingredients/Made from Natural Ingredients Products labeled as "Made with/from Natural Ingredients" must contain at least 70% natural ingredients that meet the NIRC Criteria. The remaining 30% may come from ingredients that do not meet the NIRC Criteria for natural, however, products that include synthetic fragrances, artificial colors or ingredients from petrochemicals MAY NOT display the NIRC "Seal". All percentages are based upon weight.