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Dec 13, 2005 | 10:50 PM CST
USP: Setting Ingredient Standards
By: Lawrence Evans III, Ph.D., Stefan Schuber, Ph.…
This article gives an overview of the standards-setting process used in the United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary (USP–NF), an annual publication that helps to ensure the integrity of ingredients used in cosmetics, toiletries and other personal care products.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:45 PM CST
Effect of New Regulations on Hair Colouring Products in the EU
By: R.J.W. Hefford, Independent Cosmetic Advice Lt…
The author suggests that current and evolving regulations may lead to a positive list and fewer allowed raw materials for hair colouring products in the European Union.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:26 PM CST
World Progress in Cosmetics Regulation
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
There have been several important changes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Japan and the European Union (EU) which will affect cosmetics sold in these countries. The additions in Japan and the safety issues raised by the Scientifi c Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) in the EU will impact formulators worldwide by permitting once-restricted ingredients, requesting more safety evaluations or changing labeling requirements.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:18 PM CST
The “Period After Opening” in the Jungle of EU Product Labeling
By: L. Rigano and N. Lionetti, Rigano Laboratories
In the EU, a newly required “Period After Opening” designation on product labels has re-focused consumer information to address both a product’s safety and its functional performance over time. This has implications for consumers and for product testers.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:09 PM CST
Canadian Cosmetic Ingredient Labeling
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The global harmonization of ingredient labeling is forever a dream that formulators will chase as new regulations are accepted and product labels are changed accordingly to meet each country’s specifications. In November 2004, Health Canada issued new cosmetics ingredient labeling requirements. 1 Before they were issued, Canada did not require ingredient declarations on labels. If ingredients were listed, formulators faced the unique challenge posed by French language laws in the province of Quebec—if a U.S.-approved label was used, the label needed translating into French, including all International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) designations.
Dec 01, 2005 | 04:03 PM CST
Industry Updates in the European Union
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Since my last column on Europe,1 the European Union (EU) Commission issued two new Adaptations to Technical Progress (ATP) and the EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) issued several opinions. There was some good news and some bad news.
Sep 30, 2005 | 04:06 PM CDT
California Revisited
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
With the 2005 session of California’s Senate and House, 2 new bills were introduced that could restrict and regulate cosmetics uniquely to California. These bills are Assembly Bill 908 and Senate Bill 484. By D. Steinberg
Aug 03, 2005 | 01:52 PM CDT
The Name Game--SCCP Replaces SCCNFP
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
By order of the European Commission, in 2004 the Scientific Committee on Cosmetics and Non-Food Products (SCCNFP) became officially known as the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP). What does this name change signify, and why was it necessary?
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Federal Laboratory Technology
By: Larry Plonsker
The Federal budget for research and development proposed for the fiscal year 2003 is $112 billion. About $59 billion is for defense-related R&D, and about $53 billion is non-defense related.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Mexican Cosmetic Regulations: Part 1 of 2
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Mexico has a list of products that are regulated as cosmetics. Cosmetics are defined as perfumery and beauty products which, through suitable technical means, can modify the natural odor of the body and maintain and improve its aesthetics.