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Nov 01, 2012 | 02:56 PM CDT
Cosmetic Ingredients on the EU’s Dangerous Substances List
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC was recast as Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Nov. 30, 2009, and this recast will totally repeal the original legislation on July 11, 2013. While the recast still contains a Dangerous Substances List, elements of the list have changed. This column distills some 1,355 pages of regulation down to review the cosmetic ingredients listed.
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Oct 23, 2012 | 04:50 PM CDT
Final Days for Fast-track Entry Into in-cosmetics Asia 2012
The countdown is on for the arrival of in-cosmetics Asia 2012, as the leading pan-Asian personal care ingredient show prepares to make a welcome return to Bangkok, Thailand on Nov. 6-8, 2012 in BITEC.
Oct 23, 2012 | 09:51 AM CDT
Energizer Recalls Spray Sunscreens for Ignition Risk Due to Spray Valve
Energizer Holdings Inc. initiated a voluntary market withdrawal of 23 continuous spray Banana Boat sun care products due to a potential risk of the product igniting on the skin if contact is made with a source of ignition before completely dry.
Oct 04, 2012 | 10:46 AM CDT
One Month Until Cosmetics & Toiletries Announces Winners for R&D Awards—Asia
The winners of Cosmetics & Toiletries' 2012 R&D Awards—Asia will be announced during the awards ceremony at in-cosmetics Asia on Nov. 7, 2012.
Sep 19, 2012 | 12:22 PM CDT
L'Oréal Receives A Warning Letter From the FDA for Drug Claims
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to L'Oréal for gene, stem cell and skin regeneration claims associated with Lancôme products.
Sep 19, 2012 | 09:25 AM CDT
Asia-Pacific Update: Indonesia Cosmetics
By: To Yo Be, Contributing Author and Consultant
Indonesia is home to approximately 700 cosmetic companies in its 19 provinces. In 2007, total cosmetic production reached 372 tons, with an average 12.5% increase of production from 2003 to 2007.
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Sep 04, 2012 | 04:40 PM CDT
Innovation Abounds at in-cosmetics Asia 2012
The leading pan-Asian personal care ingredient event–in-cosmetics Asia–will make a welcome return to BITEC, Bangkok, from Nov. 6-8, 2012.
Sep 04, 2012 | 11:43 AM CDT
Regulatory Review—Labeling Alcohol, Alcohol Denat. and Booze
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Alcohol is a complex regulatory issue that confuses many chemists and marketers, as well as regulatory experts, as to the permitted grades, required uses and proper labeling—which vary by country. This confusion can lead to use of the wrong denaturants and levels, custom holds on imports and exports, and consumer misuse. The regulation of alcohol rarely changes but these problems remain.
Jul 12, 2012 | 09:25 AM CDT
General Assembly Discusses Endocrine Disruptors, Nano, Animal Alternatives and More
By: Claire Thévenin
Cosmetics Europe—The Personal Care Association, formerly Colipa, held its annual General Assembly in Brussels, Belgium in June 2012. The scientific forum discussed topics of interest in EU legislation such as The Cosmetics Regulation, which was set to replace the Cosmetics Directive on July 11, 2013.
Jun 04, 2012 | 03:03 PM CDT
The EU Fragrance Allergens
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg Consultants
On March 11, 2003, the European Union (EU) published the 7th Amendment to its Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC. Among the changes was the addition of the 26 popular fragrance ingredients to the Annex III “List of Substances Which Cosmetic Products Must Not Contain Except Subject to the Restrictions Laid Down.” These are now commonly referred to as the EU Fragrance Allergens.