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Fatty Amines Market Size Expected to Escalate
Aug 18, 2017
Grand Review Research is expecting a rapid pick-up in the fatty amines market as the Asia-Pacific region drives the industry to the top. This market is especially prevalent among personal care and household products.
Nagoya Protocol Takes Bio Products to 'Flask' in Korea
Aug 18, 2017
The Nagoya Protocol went into effect on August 17, 2017, in Korea. How might this impact the region, or even the greater cosmetics industry? It may be too soon to tell.
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[podcast] The Ugly Truth About Cosmetic Marketing
Aug 15, 2017 | Brooke Schleehauf
Paraben-free—a marketing term that helped to propel consumer fear of ingredients such as preservatives and sulfates. Rob Ross-Fichtner, of Focal Point Research Inc., shared in an exclusive interview how this movement toward misinformation started, how groups perpetuating consumer mistrust responded and where the industry goes from here.
Laying Down the Law: EU Labeling Requirements
Aug 1, 2017 | Pascal Yvon, IDEA TESTS Group, Martillac, France
Consumer information is an important part of the European Cosmetics Regulation and consists of two major components: product labeling and claims. This installment lays down the labeling laws.
Cosmetics in the Age of 'Greenwashing'
Jul 26, 2017 | Chris Flower, PhD; and Emma Meredith, PhD, Cosmetic, Toiletry, & Perfumery Association (CTPA)
Cosmetics and personal care products play an enormous role in consumers' lives but their industry faces challenges in the harsh light of today's "natural" seeking world.
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Brand new initiatives at in-cosmetics North America
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in-cosmetics North America 2017 (New York City, 11-12 Oct), the most interactive personal care ingredient event to this date is introducing a brand new program this year.
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A Century of Cosmetic Regulation [Timeline]
Jul 11, 2017 | Brooke Schleehauf
The modern FDA began to take shape after color additive misuse came to light in The Jungle. Personal care regulation has come a long way in the century that followed—Click through to learn more.
Rising Temperatures for the Anti-Pollution Market
Jul 3, 2017 | Karen Yarussi-King, Global Regulatory, Associates, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
What does global warming mean for personal care? As air pollution climbs worldwide, targeted personal care products are becoming more desirable to prevent premature aging and protect skin health. Formulators have their eyes on efficacy and product variations to best suit multiple skin types and ethnicities.
The Face Value of SPF Testing: Rethinking Sun Protection Claims
Jul 3, 2017 | Chris Flower, Ph.D., Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association, London
Consumer safety could be at risk if SPF values are not accurately represented on product labels, providing inconsistent results in the industry. Formulators must use corroborating evidence to ensure that tested SPF values ring true, based on dependable products.
Is it Toxic? EU Mandate, Part 10: Safety
Jun 23, 2017 | Pascal Yvon, IDEA TESTS Group, Martillac, France
For each cosmetic product placed on the EU market, a safety evaluation must be performed. This includes a review of the toxicological profile of its ingredients, with a particular focus on genotoxicity. This mandate is described here.
Lipotec Receives Two COSMOS Approvals
Jun 16, 2017
Lipotec had its first COSMOS approval for not just one, but two ingredients. The standard tells consumers the ingredients are certified organic and natural and are trustworthy for cosmetics, in addition to having clearance for safety within the industry and the environment.
CTPA Responds to 'Harmful' Organic Ingredient Claims
Jun 13, 2017
The CTPA responded to a recent independent report flagging potentially "harmful" natural and organic cosmetic ingredients, insisting that safety concerns were invalid.