FAQ

EWG VERIFIED™ means the product: Meet’s EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health; Avoids ingredients that authoritative health bodies have flagged for potential health concern; Has labeling that fully discloses its ingredients; Uses adequate preservatives; Is free of contaminants; and Uses a manufacturer that follows good manufacturing practices.

All Avalon Organics® products are certified to either the NSF/ANSI 305 Standard for Personal Care Products Containing Organic Ingredients or the USDA NOP Organic Standard.  The Avalon Organics® brand believes in ethical and sustainable agriculture and business practices, including organic farming, and sources certified organic ingredients whenever possible. All organic ingredients found in Avalon Organics® products meet all federal requirements for organic ingredients in food products and are noted in our ingredient lists. These ingredients are certified by organizations including Quality Assurance International (QAI), Vermont Organic Farmers, Oregon Tilth and other respected third party organic certification agencies. 

The NSF/ANSI 305 Standard is the American National Standard for Personal Care Products Containing Organic Ingredients. This standard establishes the materials, processes, production criteria and conditions required for a personal care product to be labeled "contains organic ingredients". Under this standard, all products must contain a minimum of 70% organic content. The remaining 30% or less non-organic content has gone through rigorous evaluation by scientific panel and must not be available in organic form.

Yes, all Avalon Organics® products are made without GMO ingredients.

The Avalon Organics® brand does not test products or ingredients on animals, plus our ingredient suppliers meet the same criteria of no new animal testing. The Leaping Bunny logo found on Avalon Organics® labels is an outward symbol of this commitment.

The Leaping Bunny logo is an internationally recognized symbol for cruelty-free cosmetics, personal care and household products. In 1996, eight national animal protection groups banded together to form The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). This organization created and administers the Leaping Bunny Program, a cruelty-free standard for companies producing cosmetic, personal care and household products. The Leaping Bunny Program provides the best assurance that no new animal testing is used in any phase of product development by the company, its laboratories or suppliers.

Occasionally it is impossible to feature the Leaping Bunny logo on a product label due to space restriction. However all Avalon Organics® products are cruelty-free and fall under the Leaping Bunny Program. 

All Avalon Organics® products are certified to the NSF/ANSI 305 Standard for Personal Care Products Containing Organic Ingredients or the USDA NOP Organic Standard. This means that all Avalon Organics® products contain at least 70% organic ingredients. In addition, they are manufactured using materials, processes, production criteria and conditions that have been approved by either NSF or the USDA.  All Avalon Organics® products contain cruelty-free and 100% vegetarian ingredients. Avalon Organics® products contain no meat or by-products of animal killing. Avalon Organics® products also exclude all cruelly obtained animal ingredients, even if the animal is not killed. Avalon Organics® formulators limit the use of animal products to ingredients that are deposited by and have no future benefit to the animal, such as beeswax.  Avalon Organics® products are formulated without: parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, harsh sulfates, propylene glycol, aluminum, mineral oil, petrolatum, oxybenzone, nano-particles, DEA, MEA or TEA, PEGs and PEG derivatives, ethoxylated ingredients associated with 1,4 dioxane, formaldehyde donors or GMOs.  

All products with a biodegradable claim have been tested by an accredited third party laboratory in accordance with industry standard methodology for biodegradability claims. All formulas meet the required organic carbon to CO2 conversion rate necessary for Biodegradable Certification. 

Product details are included on each product page. Click on the ingredient list link on an individual product page to review detailed ingredient information for each item. Sometimes the ingredient list found on a product may be different than the website when a recent change in the formula has occurred. The ingredient list on a physical product will always be reflective of the formula in the package. For more information about specific ingredients, please visit the glossary on our website.

It is recommended that you carefully review the ingredient list of any product you use to determine if it is acceptable to your needs.

All concerns regarding personal care products should be discussed with your health care provider.

Specific percentages of each ingredient in a formula are not available.  However, ingredients are listed in ingredient lists in order of predominance by weight.

As with any product that is causing discomfort or irritation, stop using the product immediately. If the reaction gets worse, seek medical attention. 

Using sensible and minimal packaging made with recycled and recyclable materials is very important to the Avalon Organics® brand, so many of Avalon Organics® products are packaged in bottles made from 100% post-consumer resin.  Packaging and processes are regularly reviewed looking for opportunities to reduce the brand’s environmental footprint. For Avalon Organics®  brand plastic containers, please refer to the recycle symbol and handle accordingly. Cardboard packaging can be recycled along with other chipboard and cardboard materials.

Avalon Organics® has partnered with Amazon to allow for faster delivery services, lower overhead, and greater customer service. If you’ve purchased an Avalon Organics® product online and have an inquiry about your order please contact Amazon’s customer support at https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-us/general-questions.html?skip=true, and they will be happy to assist you with any issues or questions you may have. Avalon Organics® brand does not manage shipping or payment of online product purchases, and as such does not have any history of individual consumer orders.

First, it is recommended that you check the Avalon Organics® store locator. If the product is not available in your area, please try the Avalon Organics® online store. If you don't see it offered, it is possible that it is temporarily out of stock or discontinued. Please contact Consumer Relations at consumerrelations@hain-celestial.com or call the Avalon Organics® Toll Free number (800) 659-7730.

Please use the store locator on the Avalon Organics® website to find the closest retailer or feel free to order directly from the Avalon Organics® website.

You can buy a product through the Avalon Organics® on-line store simply by clicking the "buy now” button on each product’s individual product page and completing the checkout procedure.

With few exceptions, all Avalon Organics® brand items can be purchased from the website. Occasionally an item is available at a single retailer for a short period of time before it is available on the website.

From time to time a product is discontinued because its sales are no longer meeting company thresholds. Products are only discontinued after careful review and discussion.  Most customers can find a suitable replacement among the brand’s wide range of active products.

Please send an email to Consumer Relations team at consumerrelations@hain-celestial.com for information on the international availability of Avalon Organics® products.

Unfortunately, at this time Avalon Organics® brand is unable to offer samples of products through the website. However, Avalon Organics® retail partners are encouraged to place testers in stores to allow trial before purchase.

The Hain-Celestial Group, Inc. is the parent company of Avalon Organics® brand and boasts a large collection of better-for-you brands of products. To see a listing of those brands, please visit the The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. company website at www.hain-celestial.com

If you're interested in a possible job opportunity, please visit www.hain-celestial.com to view open positions or submit your resume.

The Avalon Organics® brand appreciates your interest in its products. The vast majority of Avalon Organics® products are sold through distributors. If your distributors are not able to help you, send an email to consumerrelations@hain-celestial.com with your name, business address and volume of products you would like to buy. An appropriate sales representative will contact you.

Please contact your Avalon Organics® distributor for samples.

For all donation and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Avalon Organics® brand representatives through the brand website. In the comments section, please include your organization's name, contact information and 501(c)3 non-profit tax ID number, if applicable. Please note that only requests submitted 8 weeks or more prior to a scheduled event will be considered.