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May 31, 2013 | 11:39 AM CDT
The Consequences of Poor Regulations
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The U.S. government is not alone in passing legislation that can and sometimes does lead to disasters, even if it has been warned about the consequences of its actions. The EU announced on March 11, 2013, that it has banned the sale of cosmetics containing ingredients that have been tested on animals.
May 08, 2013 | 09:38 AM CDT
NYSCC Holds First U.S./China Cosmetic Regulatory Symposium
The New York chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) collaborated with the Chinese-American Cosmetic Professional Association (CACPA) to host the U.S.-China Cosmetic Regulatory Symposium on May 16, 2013, following Suppliers' Day 2013.
May 03, 2013 | 10:00 AM CDT
PASS Coalition and Congressman Sam Farr Press FDA for UV Filter Approval
The PASS Coalition expresses its gratitude to subcommittee ranking member Sam Farr (D-CA) for pressing the FDA about the approval of pending sunscreen ingredients but notes that some UV filters have been pending with the FDA for over a decade.
Apr 04, 2013 | 03:44 PM CDT
Regulatory Review—Titanium Dioxide
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
This column will discuss titanium dioxide (TiO2). TiO2 is the most frequently used ingredient in cosmetics after water (aqua), fragrance (parfum), methylparaben, propylparaben, glycerin and propylene glycol, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program.
Mar 25, 2013 | 03:49 PM CDT
Cosmetic Control Unit in Singapore
By: To Yo Be, Contributing Author and Consultant
In 2008, Health Sciences Authority (HSA) established the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) for cosmetic products in Singapore. This is enforced as the Heath Products Act, a subsidiary legislation of the HSA’s Health Products Regulation 2007. The HAS set up the Cosmetic Control Unit of Singapore to regulate cosmetics.
Mar 14, 2013 | 04:28 PM CDT
Coalition Established to Improve Regulatory Pathway for US Sun Care
The Public Access to Sunscreens Coalition launches with the mission to work collaboratively with the FDA and other entities to facilitate availability of improved UV ingredients; sun care products in the U.S. market.
Mar 06, 2013 | 10:23 AM CST
PCPC Meeting Focuses on Innovation, Global Growth, Legislative Efforts, Digital Technology
Speakers at the event included Council president and CEO Lezlee Westine and Council chairman and Elizabeth Arden CEO and president Scott Beattie, and topics included social media efforts, collaborative partnerships, marketing solutions and more.
Mar 05, 2013 | 10:47 AM CST
EU Update—Changes with Implementation of 1223/2009
By: Chris Flower, PhD; and Emma Meredith, PhD, CTP…
The implementation of Regulation 1223/2009 is of prime importance to the cosmetics industry. Although many requirements remain the same as in the directive, there are changes that will have an impact on companies, with compliance required by July 11, 2013.
Feb 12, 2013 | 02:01 PM CST
NATRUE Utilizes IOAS to Launch Accreditation Program
The International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association A.I.S.B.L. (NATRUE) has teamed up with the International Organic Accreditation Service (IOAS) to launch an accreditation program for the NATRUE Label.
Jan 07, 2013 | 11:04 AM CST
Myanmar Cosmetic Regulations
By: To Yo Be, Contributing Author and Consultant
Myanmar is a member state of the ASEAN community and must abide by ASEAN Cosmetic Directive; however, like other member states, it has local regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Health that supervise goods sold in the country.