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Nov 14, 2007 | 09:20 AM CST
Colipa Supports TEC Results
Colipa, the European cosmetics industry association, has issued a statement that it is eagerly anticipating the results of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) meeting.
Sep 28, 2007 | 11:18 AM CDT
Regulatory Review: Regulations in Chemicals, Sunscreen Labeling and Nanotechnology
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
There have been several changes in regulations that will impact global formulations. The most important one concerns chemicals in the European Union (EU). In addition, steps towards evaluating the safety of nanomaterials have been made by US regulatory bodies.
Sep 20, 2007 | 03:39 PM CDT
EC Requests Opinions on Hair Care and UV Filter
On Aug. 27, 2007, the European Commission requested opinions from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) on hair care ingredient laureth-9 and the UV filter diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate.
Aug 01, 2007 | 03:03 PM CDT
Regulatory Review: European Union and US OTC Drug Updates
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The European Union (EU) issued the latest Adaptations to Technical Progress (ATP) on April 17, 2007. This ATP prohibited several ingredients and severely restricted an important preservative.
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.
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 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 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.
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.