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Nov 03, 2010 | 08:45 AM CDT
EC Establishes Innovation Union to Step Up R&D Efforts
The European Commission (EC) has established an Innovation Union to step up R&D efforts, reportedly by using public sector intervention to stimulate the private sector and remove bottlenecks [that] stop ideas [from] reaching the market.
Oct 13, 2010 | 10:29 AM CDT
FTC Calls for Comments on its Revised 'Green' Product Claims Guidance
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comments on proposed revisions for its "Green Guides," which are designed to help marketers avoid making misleading product claims. Since marketing often impacts product formulation, it is important for formulators to understand the proposed changes as well as provide their input.
Sep 29, 2010 | 01:04 PM CDT
The Impact of Junk Science on R&D: A Review of the 'Dirty Dozen'
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Last spring, the David Suzuki Foundation, an environment conservation group based in Vancouver, published a report online describing what it called the “dirty dozen” cosmetic ingredients consumers should avoid. The group went so far as to provide a downloadable pocket guide of the 12 ingredients for consumers to use when they shop to avoid purchasing products containing these ingredients.
Sep 14, 2010 | 02:30 PM CDT
EU Regulatory Update: Provisions for CMRs
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
The first application deadline for Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, the recast of the Cosmetics Directive, is approaching. As of Dec. 1, 2010, the new provisions [Article 15(1&2)] on use of substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) will apply and Article 4b of the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC will be repealed.
Aug 31, 2010 | 04:40 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: cGMP vs. ISO
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Tony O'Lenick draws on the expertise of Joe Albanese of 3V Inc. to discuss the differences between cGMP compliance and ISO certification.
Jul 30, 2010 | 03:16 PM CDT
EU Regulation No. 1223/2009 Part 1: Product Safety
By: David Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The European Union (EU) has published the long-awaited Regulation No. 1223/2009 on Dec. 22, 2009. At 151 pages, it is a lengthy read and when it goes into effect on July 11, 2013, it will make the EU the most highly regulated cosmetics industry in the world.
Jul 26, 2010 | 10:33 AM CDT
PCPC Publishes a Response to CSC Video
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has published a response to "The Story of Cosmetics," a video by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) alleging that cosmetic manufacturers formulate toxic chemicals into consumer products.
Jul 22, 2010 | 05:25 PM CDT
2010 Safe Cosmetics Act Introduced to the US House
US House representatives recently introduced HR 5786, the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, only days after the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) petitioned Congress for greater oversight from the US Food and Drug Administration.
Jul 20, 2010 | 05:15 PM CDT
EU Regulatory Update: Enforcing REACH
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
Responsibility for the enforcement of REACH lies with the EU Member States and is divided into two pillars—the catalogue of penalties applicable for infringements and a system of official controls.
Jul 16, 2010 | 10:06 AM CDT
The Council Calls for Greater FDA Personal Care Regulation
The Personal Care Products Council has effected an initiative through which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would have a greater role in assessing ingredient safety for personal care products sold in the United States.