Average annual growth rate for Halal cosmetics from 2015-2019 is expected to be 13.7 percent, reports Cosmetic Business. More organic cosmetic businesses are considering the market for Halal products, according to surveys from BioFach and Vivaness. In 2015, 393 exhibitors reported having Halal products, up from 273 in 2013. Challenges for organic cosmetic producers include avoiding ingredients that could prevent Halal status, including alcohols and many animal-derived ingredients. More: http://www.cosmetic-business.com/news/235100