NYSCC Holds First U.S./China Cosmetic Regulatory Symposium

The New York chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) collaborated with the Chinese-American Cosmetic Professional Association (CACPA) to host the U.S.-China Cosmetic Regulatory Symposium on May 16, 2013, following Suppliers' Day 2013.

PASS Coalition and Congressman Sam Farr Press FDA for UV Filter Approval

The PASS Coalition expresses its gratitude to subcommittee ranking member Sam Farr (D-CA) for pressing the FDA about the approval of pending sunscreen ingredients but notes that some UV filters have been pending with the FDA for over a decade.

Cosmetic Control Unit in Singapore

By: To Yo Be, Contributing Author and Consultant

In 2008, Health Sciences Authority (HSA) established the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) for cosmetic products in Singapore. This is enforced as the Heath Products Act, a subsidiary legislation of the HSA’s Health Products Regulation 2007. The HAS set up the Cosmetic Control Unit of Singapore to regulate cosmetics.

Coalition Established to Improve Regulatory Pathway for US Sun Care

The Public Access to Sunscreens Coalition launches with the mission to work collaboratively with the FDA and other entities to facilitate availability of improved UV ingredients; sun care products in the U.S. market.

PCPC Meeting Focuses on Innovation, Global Growth, Legislative Efforts, Digital Technology

Speakers at the event included Council president and CEO Lezlee Westine and Council chairman and Elizabeth Arden CEO and president Scott Beattie, and topics included social media efforts, collaborative partnerships, marketing solutions and more.

Clariant Launches Sustainability-based Life Cycle and Label

Clariant has launched EcoTain, its life cycle and a label that allows it to assess the protection of human, environmental and ecological health of its products over the value chain and clearly identify what products fulfill those requirements.