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VIDEO: Will the Triclosan Ban Leave Us Empty-handed?

Sep 23, 2016

Triclosan got the FDA's boot earlier this month. So now what? In this second installment of our video series, David Steinberg continues the discussion.

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VIDEO: Triclosan Ban, The Backstory

Sep 21, 2016

Triclosan got the FDA's boot earlier this month, but why? In this interview with David Steinberg, C&T gets the backstory.

Antibacterial Soap? You Can Skip It, Says FDA

Sep 6, 2016

The FDA is issuing a final rule under which OTC consumer antiseptic wash products containing the majority of the antibacterial active ingredients—including triclosan and triclocarban—will no longer be able to be marketed.

Does Your PIF Comply?

Sep 1, 2016

Does your PIF comply? European Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 requires that a Product Information File (PIF) be completed and kept updated for each cosmetic product placed on the EU market. What should it contain? Find out here.

SCCS Gives Cyclopentasiloxane Thumbs Up for Safety, Mostly

Aug 29, 2016

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has determined that cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is safe at the reported concentrations in cosmetics, except for use in hair styling aerosols and sun care spray products.

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Tattoos, Permanent Makeup and Regulatory Uncertainty

Aug 26, 2016

As tattooing has surged in popularity, so have incidences of injury and infection. The industry has begun to consider if and how the ingredients used in tattooing should be regulated.

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Is ‘Anti-pollution’ Just a Ruse?

Aug 24, 2016 | Rachel L. Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries

Remember "naturals?" Where did they lead us? In some cases, to benefit-infused natural products but in others, to greenwashing and chemical-free claims. Enter anti-pollution.

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Sunscreen Saga Continues, Thanks to EWG

Aug 18, 2016

The FDA and PCPC came to the industry's defense this week, when the Environmental Working Group called out sunscreen makers for adding anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients to products, to allegedly "mask" signs of sunburn and falsify SPF ratings.

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CTPA on Brexit: 'Refrain from Hasty Actions'

Aug 18, 2016

While the BBC recently explained "all that citizens need to know" about the U.K. departure from the EU, the cosmetics industry should know the implications, too. Emma Meredith, Ph.D., of the UK-based CTPA, explains what is and isn't known.

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CTPA on Brexit: 'Refrain from Hasty Actions'

Aug 17, 2016 | Emma Meredith, Ph.D.

While the BBC recently explained "all that citizens need to know" about the U.K. departure from the EU, the cosmetics industry should know the implications, too. Emma Meredith, Ph.D., of the UK-based CTPA, explains what is and isn't known.

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ICMAD Re-ups on Safe Cosmetics Modernization Act

Aug 15, 2016

ICMAD recently renewed its support of the “Safe Cosmetics Modernization Act,” Bill, which proposes to modernize and significantly enhance the FDA's oversight of cosmetics and cosmetic safety.

The European Regulation for Cosmetics: Who is the Responsible Person?

Aug 12, 2016

The Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/20091 is the main regulatory framework for finished products when placed on the EU market and introduces the notion of the responsible person.

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