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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.
Sep 17, 2008 | 08:26 AM CDT
REACH SIN List of Chemicals Released, Cosmetics Included
The International Chemical Secretariat (ChemSec) has released its REACH "Substitute It Now" (SIN) list including cosmetic chemicals that several NGO groups urge companies replace.
Sep 08, 2008 | 02:27 PM CDT
REACH Update: Pre-registration—A Case Report
The REACH substance inventory was created using a spreadsheet, and its consistent and precise transfer quickly made it an important management tool for REACH compliance processes.
Sep 03, 2008 | 09:28 AM CDT
EU to Invite Scientists as Risk Assessment Advisors
The European Commission announced plans to invite scientists to join its risk assessment and other scientific committees to provide scientific advice on consumer safety, public health and the environment.
Sep 02, 2008 | 10:34 AM CDT
CTPA Responds to Report on Cosmetics Blocking Androgens in Male Fetuses
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has responded to reports questioning the safety of perfumes and scented body lotion for unborn males.
Aug 29, 2008 | 04:04 PM CDT
Keeping Cosmeceuticals Cosmetic
By: Wen Schroeder, SEKI Cosmeticals LLC
Global demand for cosmeceuticals continues at an explosive rate and the discovery of antiaging medical interventions, coupled with new functional active ingredients, provides a fertile innovation ground for product developers. This paper discusses current scientific and regulatory affairs to take into consideration for the successful commercialization of cosmeceutical products.
Aug 12, 2008 | 09:07 AM CDT
Cambodia's Ministry of Health Targets Harmful Whitening Ingredients
The Ministry of Health in Cambodia has taken action against potentially harmful cosmetic ingredients, specifically whitening ingredients.
Aug 11, 2008 | 09:56 AM CDT
EPA Researches Personal Care Products' Effect on Water
The US EPA is further examining the effects of personal care product ingredients on water.
Jul 30, 2008 | 01:43 PM CDT
Canada, California and Congress: The Three C’s of New North American Regulatory Concern
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
On April 26, 2008, Canada released new Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) requirements. These requirements are aligned with the current California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements in which companies that emit VOCs are required to register and maintain VOC records for five years.
Jul 15, 2008 | 03:03 PM CDT
Council Responds to EWG's Oxybenzone Report
The Personal Care Products Council reponds to an Environmental Working Group (EWG) report stating that oxybenzone is potentially harmful.