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EU Regulation No. 1223/2009 Part 1: Product Safety

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EU Regulation No. 1223/2009 Part 2: Prohibited Ingredients, Definitions and More

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Asia-Pacific Update: Indonesia Cosmetics

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EU Update—Changes with Implementation of 1223/2009

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EU Regulatory Update: The Individual Safety Assessment–a Practical Approach towards Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009

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Asia-Pacific Update: Korean Cosmetic Regulations

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The Impact of Junk Science on R&D: A Review of the 'Dirty Dozen'

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Regulatory Review—US and Canada Updates: Canadian Cosmetic Harmonization and the FDA's Claim Crackdown

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EU Regulatory Update: Cosmetic Ingredients Under EU Scrutiny

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EU Regulatory Update: Recast of the Cosmetics Directive Published

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Nov 03, 2009 | 09:32 AM CST

Personal Care Products Council Defends Face Paint Regulation

The Personal Care Products Council has responded to a report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics alleging that face paints not only contain lead, nickel, cobalt and chromium, but also bear misleading claims.

Oct 28, 2009 | 09:53 AM CDT

Israel Manufacturers Association Creates Label for Dead Sea Products

The Israel Manufacturers Association has developed a quality label for skin care products that are formulated with ingredients from the Dead Sea.

Oct 20, 2009 | 03:23 PM CDT

California Extends Deadline for Safe Cosmetics Program

The state of California has extended the deadline for reporting cosmetic ingredients considered as hazardous or potentially hazardous. The initial deadline of Oct. 15, 2009, has been extended to Dec. 15.

Sep 29, 2009 | 03:56 PM CDT

Cosmetics Registration in California and the FDA's Electronic-only Drug Registration

By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates

The stars where poorly aligned on June 15, 2009, when California finally issued its registration procedure and forms for the California Safe Cosmetics Act of 2005. At the same time, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moved to an electronic-only filing system for drug registrations. These two changes have created significantly more work for the personal care industry—and with questionable benefits.

Sep 23, 2009 | 08:12 AM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: US FDA Categories of Hand Sanitizer Actives

Anthony J. O’Lenick, Jr. turns to David R. Macinga, PhD, and James W. Arbogast, PhD, to explain the differences between the US FDA categories used to classify hand sanitizer actives.

Sep 14, 2009 | 10:59 AM CDT

Foaming Scrub Lot Recalled Due to Bacteria Presence

Arbonne International LLC has voluntarily recalled a lot of Seasource Detox Spa Foaming Sea Salt Scrub due to the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Aug 18, 2009 | 10:26 AM CDT

Accutane's Exit Could Fuel the Development of Topical Acne Treatments

Roche Holding AG has pulled its oral acne medication Accutane (isotretinoin), which could pave the way for its increased topical use or for the development of new topical treatments for severe acne.

Jul 27, 2009 | 08:48 AM CDT

ASEAN Regulation Covered at in-cosmetics Asia

The Cosmetic Regulations and Safety Assessment Workshop will be hosted on Oct. 15, 2009, the last day of in-cosmetics Asia in Singapore.

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.