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Nov 03, 2008 | 01:38 PM CST
Colipa Launches New Public Web Site
The Web site aims to give clear information to a wide range of stakeholders on issues of importance to the cosmetics industry.
Oct 29, 2008 | 09:15 AM CDT
REACH-IT System Update Speeds Progress
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has adjusted the REACH-IT system, which the agency reports has improved the performance of online and bulk pre-registrations for REACH.
Oct 28, 2008 | 11:04 AM CDT
FDA Funds Safety Monitoring and Expects Hydroquinone Monograph
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) recently received US$66.8 million in funding out of the US$150 million allocated for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Oct 20, 2008 | 03:41 PM CDT
Australia, New Zealand Take Step Toward Regulating Nanotechnology
Australia and New Zealand have taken a first step toward regulating nanotechnology, specifically with a call for food companies to disclose any products that contain particles invisible to the naked eye.
Oct 07, 2008 | 04:50 PM CDT
CIR Approves Ingedients and Comments on the Moisturizer/Tumor Article at its 108th Meeting
At the the Cosmetic Ingredient Review's (CIR) 108th Expert Panel meeting, it approved fumaric acid at 5%; requested more data on Basic Violet 3, 1 and 4; deemed licorice extract and allantoin safe; reviewed the article claiming a link between moisturizers and UVB-induced tumors; and requested a carcinogenicity study on toluene-3,4-diamine as a hair dye ingredient.
Oct 07, 2008 | 03:09 PM CDT
REACH Update: Pre-registration
In a Sept. 19 news alert, the ECHA noted that some pre-registrations may not be valid, primarily because phase-in obligations were not fulfilled, or the Only Representative status did not comply with provisions of the REACH regulation.
Oct 01, 2008 | 05:07 PM CDT
Regulatory Review: California and Dubai
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
While California and Dubai may seem like an odd pair, new regulations in Dubai surfaced when California released more information on compliance with the California Safe Cosmetics Program, providing the perfect opportunity to discuss them together in one column.
Oct 01, 2008 | 02:16 PM CDT
Voluntary Registration of Cosmetics and 2007 Frequency of Preservative Use
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
This report details recent trends in preservative use based on VCRP data submitted to the FDA by manufacturers. The author encourages companies to participate in this program to build credibility for self-regulation and to protect their own business interests.
Oct 01, 2008 | 09:51 AM CDT
California Governor Signs Green Chemistry Bills
State regulators given broad authority to evaluate and ban potentially harmful industrial chemicals; state department charged with developing program to identify chemicals of concern and analyze alternatives by 2011.
Sep 24, 2008 | 08:42 AM CDT
Personal Care Products Council on Nanotech, Sustainability
The Personal Care Products Council has presented the results of its Nanotechnology and Cosmetic Products survey to the FDA, as well as announced the development of its sustainability survey.