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Guiding Sunscreen Traffic Across the Globe
Apr 27, 2017 | Karen Yarussi-King, Global Regulatory Associates, Inc., Raleigh, N.C. USA
Sunscreens are classified and regulated differently around the world. For instance, the United States considers sunscreens as OTC products, while Canada has a two-part classification system; other places classify sunscreens as cosmetics. Labeling and registering differ worldwide as well. In some cases, labels require certain Drug Facts or safety registration numbers, among others. This article reviews these differences.
Cosmetovigilance and Safety Assessment in the World of Active Ingredients
Apr 26, 2017 | Robert Ross-Fichtner, Angela Mazza, MD, and Anna Schwanke, Focal Point Research Inc., Mississauga, Ontario
It can be deduced from today's scientific literature that countless ingredients have been developed with the intent to alter the structure and function of human skin. This raises important questions in terms of how these products should be regulated and what types of safety standards they should be held to.
Are Your Preservatives Up to EU Snuff?
Apr 18, 2017 | Pascal Yvon, IDEA TESTS Group, Martillac, France
Clearly, cosmetics must be safe for human health. To ensure there's no mistaking just how safe, EU Cosmetics Regulation No. 1223/2009 has set forth some ground rules. Among them are microbiological considerations, which will truly challenge your preservative systems.
Brexit: Until the Divorce is Final
Apr 5, 2017 | Rachel Grabenhofer
"Some companies decide to have one office in the UK, and another in the EU. The alternative is to provide the importer the product information file (PIF), which raises concerns over confidentiality."
Tanning and Whitening Can Be Risky Business
Mar 24, 2017 | Rob Ross-Fichtner and Anna Schwanke, Focal Point Research Inc., Mississauga, Ontario
Both skin tanning and whitening products, especially those not approved, can carry serious health risks. This column will review regulatory aspects of tanning products, radiation-emitting devices, skin colorants and cosmetics, drugs and supplements, and skin whiteners to make formulators aware of these risks.
3 Skin Sensitization Tests to Meet the EU Mandate
Mar 17, 2017 | Pascal Yvon, IDEA Tests Group, Martillac, France
The EU Cosmetics Regulation requires skin sensitization to be determined through non-animal methods. Here, the pathways for skin sensitization are reviewed, three non-animal tests are described in brief, and their combination with one another, followed by human assessment, are explored.
AMSilk Awarded Vegan Registration
Feb 16, 2017
Calling all animal lovers: AMSilk is ready to put a smile on your face. The company was awarded The Vegan Society Trademark for two of its cosmetic ingredients, used in personal care and beauty.
CTPA: "Getting the Best from Brexit"
Feb 1, 2017
The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) has recently released a position paper titled, “Getting the Best from Brexit.”
Stephenson Personal Care Teams up with RSPO and POIG
Feb 1, 2017
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9 EU Requirements for Risk Assessment
Jan 20, 2017 | Pascal Yvon, IDEA Tests Group, Martillac, France
An ingredient's highest safe dose divided by its exposure equals its margin of safety; that's the gist of the EU's risk assessment . This sixth article in a series covers the specific requirements for risk determination.
Korean Regulations Get a Makeover
Jan 17, 2017
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea announced upcoming changes to policies in the food, pharma, quasi-drug, cosmetic and medical device sector for 2017. These changes are important to keep this regional hub of innovation internationally aligned.
Lessonia Eyes Microbead Replacements
Jan 5, 2017
As microbead bans are passed around the world, Lessonia, maker of natural exfoliators has named 2017 a crucial year to find an environmentally-friendly alternative.