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Jun 11, 2009 | 10:03 AM CDT
COSMOS-standard Published
After six years of intensive work and an international public consultation over three months, the European Cosmetics Standards Working Group has published the COSMOS-standard.
May 05, 2009 | 05:03 PM CDT
REACH Update: ECHA Urges Companies to Organize SIEFs
By: Annelie Struessman, PhD, CONUSBAT
In a fact sheet dated Apr. 24, 2009, the ECHA reminded REACH preregistrants that it is urgent to become involved in SIEF activities as soon as possible since deadlines for registration are extremely tight.
Apr 30, 2009 | 09:42 AM CDT
International Groups Unite to Develop Animal Alternatives
Global efforts to promote alternatives to animal testing were united at the April 27, 2009, meeting in Brussels via the signing of an agreement by international bodies.
Apr 14, 2009 | 01:42 PM CDT
Recent ATPs and Their Effect in the EU and Abroad
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The recast of the directive, known as the 8th Amendment, has been proposed. This amendment currently is in review by the European Parliament and Council of Ministers. If an agreement is reached, the personal care industry will see many sweeping changes, as reported in the June 2008 edition of this column.
Apr 07, 2009 | 10:40 AM CDT
REACH Update: Establishing REACH Penalties
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
EU member states are expected to establish penalties for anticipated REACH infringements and ensure their implementation. Since the deadline to establish penalities has passed with only partial participation, the ECHA has provided a forum to assist member states with this process.
Mar 23, 2009 | 03:03 PM CDT
SIEF Activities for an Impending Deadline
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
In order to avoid duplication of tests, the REACH regulation requires the exchange of data among the potential registrants in a substance information exchange forum (SIEF). The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) has published a methodology to facilitate the start of the activities required by the SIEF and a project schedule.
Mar 11, 2009 | 09:31 AM CDT
Today's the Day: Animal Testing Ban Initiated in Europe
Today, March 11, 2009, two bans enter into force concerning animal testing for cosmetics products sold in the European Union. The first bans the testing of ingredients on animals while the second bans the sale of cosmetic products containing ingredients tested on animals.
Mar 06, 2009 | 01:11 PM CST
SCCP Questions Triclosan Percentages in Mouthwash and Leave-ons
According to the committee, the ingredient is not safe at the given concentration in mouthwashes and leave-on products such as body lotion due to a higher absorption rate.
Jan 26, 2009 | 04:37 PM CST
SCCP Assesses Tea Tree Oil
When exposed to air and heat, tea tree oil is prone to oxidation and yields epoxides and other oxidation products that contribute to its skin sensitizing potential.
Jan 19, 2009 | 10:21 AM CST
ECVAM Approves Harmonized Lymph Node Assay Standards
ECVAM's Scientific Advisory Committee has endorsed the scientific validity of the harmonized ECVAM performance standards for the Local Lymph Node Assay.