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May 14, 2007 | 08:41 AM CDT
SCCP Reviews Hydrogen Peroxide
The European Commission is requesting an opinion from the Scientific committee on Consumer Products on the health risks associated with the use of hydrogen peroxide in oral hygiene products.
May 09, 2007 | 10:01 AM CDT
EU and US Discuss Animal Testing
A framework has been established between the European Union (EU) and the United States that is expected to produce greater cooperation in the cosmetic and personal care industry.
May 09, 2007 | 09:25 AM CDT
China Lightens Restrictions on Cosmetic Raw Materials
Importers of cosmetic products in China are no longer required to provide a bovine spongiform encephalopathy-free certificate.
May 03, 2007 | 09:48 AM CDT
Colipa Approves Animal Testing Alternatives
Colipa announced yesterday that The European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (EVCAM) scientific committee now endorses new safety test methods that eliminate animal testing.
Apr 25, 2007 | 11:03 AM CDT
China Gets Tougher on Cosmetic Claims
Chinese cosmetic producers soon will be banned from exaggerating the effects of their products.
Apr 11, 2007 | 10:46 AM CDT
Organic Food Inspector Sets Standards for Organic Personal Care
The Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G), a UK-based organic food inspector and licensor, has established a standard for organic cosmetics and body care.
Apr 10, 2007 | 04:11 PM CDT
Recall Reminder: Test Products
Routine product tests initiated this product recall--a harsh reminder of the importance of testing and preserving products.
Apr 02, 2007 | 02:12 PM CDT
Regulatory Review: Canada's Personal Care Natural Health Product Regulations
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The only things that are “natural,” are earth, wind and fire. Marketers know that, with the exception of animal skin, natural sells, be it food, cosmetics or clothing. But what happens if a government declares a product to be a “natural health product?"
Mar 29, 2007 | 04:35 PM CDT
Environmental Groups Raise Concern Surrounding 1,4-Dioxane
A number of activist groups have recently reported that some personal care products were found to contain harmful levels of 1,4-Dioxane
Mar 29, 2007 | 09:16 AM CDT
Colipa Reassures Consumers in Safety of Hair Dyes
In response to the European Commission's March 29, 2007, statement concerning hair dyes and allergies, Colipa has issued a statement of its own.