Company Name: Organic and Natural Enterprise (ONE) Group
Company Type: Privately Owned
URL/Location: www.organicology.com
Contact Information: Stephanie Brua, Independent Representative
Can Provide Facility Tours To: A YGR representative
Company Description:
ONEgroup is leading the world in the development of certified organic skin, body, hair, oral, health care, and cosmetic products. Our three product brands – Miessence, MiEnviron, and MiVitality – are developed in Australia and independently certified organic by Australian Certified Organic (ACO) to the highest international food grade standards.In October 2002, the USDA ruled that ONEgroup had the first skin care range to meet the USDA requirements for organic food products. In addition, 2002 awarded ONEgroup with an Australian Federal Government grant to develop the first organic color cosmetics. The ACO and USDA seals on our products guarantee that we are third-party certified organic and our products contain absolutely no synthetic chemicals.
The ONEgroup brands:
1. Miessence is associated with wonderful skin, hair, and body care and includes two labels that comply with international organic labeling requirements. Miessence “certified organics” products contain between 95-100% certified organic ingredients and no synthetic chemicals. Miessence “organics” products contain less than 95% certified organic ingredients, that is, more than 5% non-agricultural ingredients such as clay and mineral pigments. However, these products still abide by a very strict and stringent processing criteria.
2. MiEnviron incorporates household products, Buzz Free Zone Personal Spray, Rainforest Air Freshener, and BioPure – Probiotic Household Cleaner.
3. MiVitality currently consists of three certified organic products. In-Liven Probiotic Superfood, Fast-Tract Gluten Free Probiotic Liquid, and Berry Radical Antioxidant.
Sustainable Business Practices:
Countering Freight & Manufacturing Pollution:
1. Freight: Greenfleet organization has calculated our freight emissions and in turn provide the service of planting trees on our behalf to offset our impact on the environment.
2. Manufacturing: To counter the CO2 emissions from production, we pay a premium and source wind-powered electricity through the grid through GreenPower Accredited Renewable Energy. We also use electric forklifts and machinery run on compressors that run off this green renewable energy. We have a zero emissions from the manufacturing process.
3. Packaging: ONEgroup’s packaging materials fall under the organic certification standards for their products (i.e. PVC plastic is not permitted in Australian organic standards as dioxin is a by-product of its production) and they use both glass and plastics that are recyclable. For some time we have been researching the possibility of using bio-degradable plastics made from starches such as corn and potatoes. Since 2003 we have been using a product packaging filler made from these substances.
4. Greener Offices: While we have goals for a greener premises in the future, ONEgroup currently offsets its plant and offices, as well as events and promotional tours with tree planting to make day to day business activity carbon neutral. Conscientious use of recycled materials and use of electricity are promoted and observed throughout operations.
List Certifications Held and Methods of Compliance:
USDA and ACO Certified Organic: 95% – 100% certified organic excluding water and salt.
Currently the USDA and ACO are the most stringent in the world. The products bearing these logos are edible and certified to food grade standards. Certified Organic products are:
* Minimally processed, naturally extracted, WITHOUT artificial ingredients, synthetic processes, synthetic preservatives, animal testing or irradiation.
* Certified Organic Processors must: keep detailed written purchasing, production, and sales records (audit trail), develop stringent quality systems to maintain organic integrity of ingredients, ensure traceability of organic ingredients (from seed to consumer), maintain strict physical separation of ingredients to prevent contamination, undergo periodic on-site inspections (audits).
View Miessence’s Certifications of Compliance:
USDA Certified Organic