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Aug 03, 2011 | 09:14 AM CDT
Natural/Organic Products Assessed for "Naturalness"
Research conducted by Organic Monitor suggests that natural and organic cosmetic brands are not living up to their marketing claims, that some fair trade organizations are not using strict requirements and that content of natural ingredients varies by geographical region. The company assessed more than 50 international brands of natural cosmetic products and ranked them in terms of their naturalness.
Jun 27, 2011 | 10:35 AM CDT
Schakowsky Amends Safe Cosmetics Act; Reintroduces It to the House
On June 24, 2011, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and 10 co-sponsors introduced the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 (H.R. 2359) to the US House of Representatives, which aims to amend title VI of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Jun 16, 2011 | 09:23 AM CDT
FDA Releases a Final Sunscreen Rule
After nearly a four-year wait for an action on sunscreens, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Final Sunscreen Rule, which addresses the testing and labeling of OTC sunscreen products.
Jun 10, 2011 | 08:51 AM CDT
Breslawec Named PCPC Chief Scientist, Replacing Bailey
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) announced that Halyna Breslawec, PhD, has been named the organization’s chief scientist, replacing John Bailey, PhD, who will officially retire on July 29, 2011, after nine years of service.
Jun 10, 2011 | 08:20 AM CDT
FDA Releases Draft Guidance Toward Nanotech Regulation
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance outlining its view on how to identify whether regulated products contain nanomaterials or apply such technologies.
Jun 07, 2011 | 11:01 AM CDT
Industry Debate: US FDA vs. Sunscreens
By: Cosmetics & Toiletries LinkedIn Members…
During last month’s NYSCC Suppliers' Day, several attendees expressed frustration regarding the delay of the US Food and Drug Administration’s Final Sunscreen Monograph. Cosmetics & Toiletries asked its LinkedIn members to comment. Here’s what the market had to say.
May 20, 2011 | 12:14 PM CDT
Organizations Support CIR Review of Formaldehyde/Methylene Glycol Safety
ICMAD has joined the Personal Care Products Council, the FDA, OSHA and consumer groups to support the safety review by the CIR for the use of formaldehyde/methylene glycol in professional hair straightening products.
May 18, 2011 | 10:22 AM CDT
'Green' Standard Launched to Certify Cosmetic Product Life Cycle
Non-profit organization Green Seal Inc. has created GS-50, reportedly the first US certification standard for cosmetic and personal care products that covers the whole product life cycle.
May 02, 2011 | 02:08 PM CDT
EU Regulation No. 1223/2009, Part III: The Responsible Person
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
This column is the last in a three- part series on the European Union’s (EU) Regulation No. 1223/2009,1 which was published on Dec. 22, 2009.
Apr 22, 2011 | 11:27 AM CDT
FDA Issues Warning Letter for Eyebrow/Eyelash Growth Product Claims
Cosmetic manufacturer Lifetech Resources LLC has been issued a warning letter by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding claims touted on three of its eye care products.