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Jun 27, 2007 | 07:42 AM CDT
CIR Assesses Aminomethyl Propanol and More
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association's (CTFA) Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) panel summarized ingredient safety assessments and reviews made at its June 5, 2007 meeting.
Jun 26, 2007 | 05:20 PM CDT
Methanol Faces Prop 65 Listing
Methanol is being investigated by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) for a possible listing under Proposition 65.
Jun 20, 2007 | 10:59 AM CDT
EWG Sunscreen Ratings Stir Controversy; CTFA Backs FDA
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has stirred up the sun care industry with its recent survey and ranking of 780+ sunscreens.
Jun 15, 2007 | 09:39 AM CDT
Death From Methyl Salicylate Incites Debate on the Ingredient
A 17 year-old track star from Staten Island, N.J., USA, died from overexposure to methyl salicylate, an ingredient commonly formulated in OTC muscle pain cream that is also known as salicylic acid methyl ester, oil of wintergreen, betula oil and methyl-2-hydroxybenzoate.
Jun 07, 2007 | 09:47 AM CDT
NICEATM Requests Info on the Murine Local Lymph Node Assay
The US National Toxicology Program (NTP), Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM) has requested comments, nominations of scientific experts and submission of data on the murine local lymph node assay.
Jun 05, 2007 | 04:51 PM CDT
FDA Cautions Against DEG-containing Toothpaste from China
Cautioning consumers, the FDA warned against using toothpaste made in China and issued an alert to prevent DEG-containing toothpaste from entering the United States.
Jun 04, 2007 | 03:46 PM CDT
ANZTPA Launches Newsletter
The Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority, a joint organization between New Zealand and Australia to establish uniform cosmetic regulation, has launched a newsletter to chronicle its actions.
Jun 01, 2007 | 11:14 AM CDT
Regulatory Review: European Update
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The European Union (EU) recently issued two important documents. The first document covered units of measure while the second discussed public consultation on the simplification of the Cosmetic Directive. In addition, several new opinions were given by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP). Finally the latest Adaptations to Technical Progress (ATP) were released.
May 31, 2007 | 04:31 PM CDT
CIR Holds 102ND Meeting
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel considered 10 ingredients at its 102nd meeting in Washington DC.
May 24, 2007 | 05:11 PM CDT
CTFA Establishes Code for Cosmetic Companies
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association has announced that the Consumer Commitment Code is now in effect.