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Jul 01, 2009 | 09:09 AM CDT
FDA Dispels Lead in Lipstick Reports with Sensitive Method for Lead Analysis
The FDA announced that it has developed a new method of testing lead in lipsticks and retested all lipsticks reported to contain high amounts of lead.
Jun 16, 2009 | 04:55 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Cosmetic vs. Cosmeceutical vs. Drug?
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
The Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (FD&C Act) defines a cosmetic by its intended use, meaning cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering appearance.
Jun 11, 2009 | 10:03 AM CDT
COSMOS-standard Published
After six years of intensive work and an international public consultation over three months, the European Cosmetics Standards Working Group has published the COSMOS-standard.
Jun 09, 2009 | 09:30 AM CDT
FDA Finds Harmful Bacteria in Antimicrobial Products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers to avoid the use of Clarcon skin products. According to the FDA, there is a risk of bacterial contamination associated with the products.
May 18, 2009 | 09:56 AM CDT
FDA Recalls Face Paint Due to Adverse Reactions
The FDA has learned of a cluster of adverse events in children exposed to various colors of the face paint. All exposures occurred on the same day at an organized event and included rashes, itchiness, burning sensation, and swelling where the face paints were applied.
May 05, 2009 | 05:03 PM CDT
REACH Update: ECHA Urges Companies to Organize SIEFs
By: Annelie Struessman, PhD, CONUSBAT
In a fact sheet dated Apr. 24, 2009, the ECHA reminded REACH preregistrants that it is urgent to become involved in SIEF activities as soon as possible since deadlines for registration are extremely tight.
Apr 30, 2009 | 09:42 AM CDT
International Groups Unite to Develop Animal Alternatives
Global efforts to promote alternatives to animal testing were united at the April 27, 2009, meeting in Brussels via the signing of an agreement by international bodies.
Apr 29, 2009 | 04:48 PM CDT
FDA Recalls Nail Polish Remover After Burn Reports
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a statement recalling of Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover due to a possible health risk.
Apr 14, 2009 | 01:42 PM CDT
Recent ATPs and Their Effect in the EU and Abroad
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The recast of the directive, known as the 8th Amendment, has been proposed. This amendment currently is in review by the European Parliament and Council of Ministers. If an agreement is reached, the personal care industry will see many sweeping changes, as reported in the June 2008 edition of this column.
Apr 07, 2009 | 10:40 AM CDT
REACH Update: Establishing REACH Penalties
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
EU member states are expected to establish penalties for anticipated REACH infringements and ensure their implementation. Since the deadline to establish penalities has passed with only partial participation, the ECHA has provided a forum to assist member states with this process.