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Jan 23, 2012 | 05:03 PM CST
ICMAD Responds to Suit Against FDA Over Nanotechnology
In response to the suit filed against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by a coalition of six consumer safety and environmental groups over the FDA's lack of nanotechnology regulation, Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors (ICMAD) has sent an exclusive response to Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, as shown here.
Jan 11, 2012 | 11:43 AM CST
Advocacy Groups File Suit Against the FDA Over Nanotechnology Regulation
A coalition of six consumer safety and environmental groups is suing the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over its lack of nanotechnology regulation, specifically for sunscreen.
Jan 05, 2012 | 04:29 PM CST
Regulatory Review—Canadian Update
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Canada has had many regulatory changes to its chemicals, drugs and most recently, to its cosmetics. This column will discuss those regulatory changes, beginning with the most urgent. In addition, this column will highlight new comments published by Health Canada, in conjunction with Advertising Standards Canada, on acceptable and unacceptable cosmetic claims.
Nov 21, 2011 | 03:17 PM CST
Updates Encouraged for Health Canada's In-Commerce List
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Suppliers that export chemicals directly into Canada or that supply ingredients for finished products that are sold in Canada and, therefore, regulated under the Food and Drugs Act (F&DA) in Canada need to ensure that these substances are nominated to the revised In-Commerce List (ICL) in Canada.
Oct 28, 2011 | 01:32 PM CDT
Changes to US Sunscreen Regulations
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The newest regulations and comments on sunscreens from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were officially published in the Federal Register on June 17, 2011, and will go into effect June 17, 2012.
Oct 10, 2011 | 03:55 PM CDT
NSF/ANSI 305 Expands to Include EU Organic Ingredients
NSF International’s American National Standard for Personal Care Products Containing Organic Ingredients (NSF/ANSI 305) has been expanded to allow plant-based ingredients that are certified to European Union (EU) organic regulations.
Oct 05, 2011 | 12:14 PM CDT
FDA Rule for Broad-spectrum Labeling: Key Substrate Findings
By: Dominique Lutz, Julie Ongenaed and Celine Guy,…
UVA protection is part of the mandatory testing for claiming broad-spectrum sun protection. A worldwide standardization is in development with the ISO TC217, expected for UVA testing 2012. The FDA has issued a final rule following Colipa’s proposed UVA in vitro method. While this rule establishes UVA labeling and testing, inconsistencies remain. This study compares the critical wavelength in roughness and application before and after two levels of UV doses.
Sep 13, 2011 | 04:02 PM CDT
Mercury Warning in Mexico-made Skin Cream
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and South Texas Poison Control are warning consumers that Mexico-made skin cream Crema Aguamary may contain high levels of mercury.
Sep 08, 2011 | 10:46 AM CDT
FDA Warns Brazilian Blowout for Methylene Glycol Formulation
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a warning letter to Brazilian Blowout for its Açai Professional Smoothing Solution. The FDA finds the product to be misbranded by stating on its label that it does not contain formaldehyde and is adulterated by containing methylene glycol, a liquid form of formaldehyde.
Sep 01, 2011 | 02:01 PM CDT
'May Contain' Ingredient Disclosures
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The US Code of Federal Regulations lists1 the rules for displaying ingredients, and besides outlining the content that must be included and its order of appearance, the regulation describes use of the “may contain” clause, which while legally only applies to pigments, has been abused and is thus the main topic of this column.