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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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EU Update—Changes with Implementation of 1223/2009

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Asia-Pacific Update: Korean Cosmetic Regulations

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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: Indonesia Cosmetics

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

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EU Regulatory Update: Cosmetic Ingredients Under EU Scrutiny

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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: Recast of the Cosmetics Directive Published

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Apr 07, 2009 | 09:40 AM CDT

The Council Urges US to Eliminate Mexican Tariffs

The Personal Care Products Council has issued a statement urging the United States to eliminate tariffs imposed by Mexico on products such as makeup, skin care, hair care and more.

Mar 23, 2009 | 05:04 PM CDT

FDA and Academia: Institutions to Collaborate Under Nanotech Initiative

Over-arching goals have spurred a collaboration to develop safe and effective nano-engineered products. While these efforts concentrate on medical use, implications for personal care are on the horizon.

Mar 23, 2009 | 03:03 PM CDT

SIEF Activities for an Impending Deadline

By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT

In order to avoid duplication of tests, the REACH regulation requires the exchange of data among the potential registrants in a substance information exchange forum (SIEF). The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) has published a methodology to facilitate the start of the activities required by the SIEF and a project schedule.

Mar 12, 2009 | 11:02 PM CDT

Council Responds to Chemical Concern Surrounding Baby Product Chemicals

The council considered the two chemicals "trace" or extremely low in personal care products. In addition, it found that the percentages are below established regulatory limits or safety thresholds and are not a cause for health concern.

Mar 11, 2009 | 09:31 AM CDT

Today's the Day: Animal Testing Ban Initiated in Europe

Today, March 11, 2009, two bans enter into force concerning animal testing for cosmetics products sold in the European Union. The first bans the testing of ingredients on animals while the second bans the sale of cosmetic products containing ingredients tested on animals.

Mar 06, 2009 | 01:11 PM CST

SCCP Questions Triclosan Percentages in Mouthwash and Leave-ons

According to the committee, the ingredient is not safe at the given concentration in mouthwashes and leave-on products such as body lotion due to a higher absorption rate.

Feb 06, 2009 | 09:46 AM CST

Canada Adds Isoprene and Epichlorohydrin to Ingredient Hotlist

The Canadian government announced the publication of final conclusions and initial risk management approaches for Batch 2 substances in the Chemicals Management Plan. Batch 2 included 16 substances.

Jan 27, 2009 | 08:08 PM CST

Numbing Products Reported to Cause Health Concerns

Topical anesthetics desensitize nerve endings that lie near the surface of the skin with anesthetic drugs such as lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine and prilocaine in a cream, ointment or gel.

Jan 26, 2009 | 04:37 PM CST

SCCP Assesses Tea Tree Oil

When exposed to air and heat, tea tree oil is prone to oxidation and yields epoxides and other oxidation products that contribute to its skin sensitizing potential.

Jan 19, 2009 | 10:21 AM CST

ECVAM Approves Harmonized Lymph Node Assay Standards

ECVAM's Scientific Advisory Committee has endorsed the scientific validity of the harmonized ECVAM performance standards for the Local Lymph Node Assay.