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Jul 14, 2009 | 04:07 PM CDT
Is Cosmetic Science Really "Bad?"
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions
If one were to believe the opinion of science writer Ben Goldacre, PhD, in his new book titled Bad Science, cosmetic scientists seem to be telling a big bunch of lies. Who has had enough of the public's opinion of cosmetic science?
Jul 02, 2009 | 09:54 AM CDT
PCPC Formally Responds to EWG's 'Unscientific' Sunscreen Report
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has released a formal statement by John Bailey, chief scientist, in response the Environmental Working Group's (EWG's) "unscientific" 2009 Sunscreen Report.
Jul 01, 2009 | 11:16 AM CDT
Dubai Cracks Down on Banned Substances in Cosmetics
Dubai Municipality is cracking down on manufacturers and distributors of personal care products containing banned substances linked to cancer and animal products that violate Islamic beliefs.
Jul 01, 2009 | 09:09 AM CDT
FDA Dispels Lead in Lipstick Reports with Sensitive Method for Lead Analysis
The FDA announced that it has developed a new method of testing lead in lipsticks and retested all lipsticks reported to contain high amounts of lead.
Jun 30, 2009 | 04:34 PM CDT
REACH Update: Exposure Scenario Annexes and Other Changes to the SDS
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
The statutory basis for safety data sheets (SDSs) is laid down in Article 31 of REACH, and Annex II details the requirements for the compilation of an SDS in accordance with this article.
Jun 16, 2009 | 04:55 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Cosmetic vs. Cosmeceutical vs. Drug?
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
The Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (FD&C Act) defines a cosmetic by its intended use, meaning cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering appearance.
Jun 11, 2009 | 10:03 AM CDT
COSMOS-standard Published
After six years of intensive work and an international public consultation over three months, the European Cosmetics Standards Working Group has published the COSMOS-standard.
Jun 10, 2009 | 03:57 PM CDT
REACH Update: SIEF Tasks and Registration Requirements
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
Substance Information Exchange Forums (SIEFs) are operational and critical for data-sharing and the subsequent preparation of joint registration dossiers. A SIEF is established when companies have agreed that their substance is the same.
Jun 09, 2009 | 09:30 AM CDT
FDA Finds Harmful Bacteria in Antimicrobial Products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers to avoid the use of Clarcon skin products. According to the FDA, there is a risk of bacterial contamination associated with the products.
Jun 01, 2009 | 11:43 AM CDT
'Nessie' and The Precautionary Principle
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions
Academia continues to conduct experiments demonstrating that nanoparticles do not penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin but skeptics and activist groups do not accept this evidence.