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May 03, 2013 | 10:00 AM CDT
PASS Coalition and Congressman Sam Farr Press FDA for UV Filter Approval
The PASS Coalition expresses its gratitude to subcommittee ranking member Sam Farr (D-CA) for pressing the FDA about the approval of pending sunscreen ingredients but notes that some UV filters have been pending with the FDA for over a decade.
Apr 04, 2013 | 03:44 PM CDT
Regulatory Review—Titanium Dioxide
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
This column will discuss titanium dioxide (TiO2). TiO2 is the most frequently used ingredient in cosmetics after water (aqua), fragrance (parfum), methylparaben, propylparaben, glycerin and propylene glycol, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program.
Mar 14, 2013 | 04:28 PM CDT
Coalition Established to Improve Regulatory Pathway for US Sun Care
The Public Access to Sunscreens Coalition launches with the mission to work collaboratively with the FDA and other entities to facilitate availability of improved UV ingredients; sun care products in the U.S. market.
Mar 06, 2013 | 10:23 AM CST
PCPC Meeting Focuses on Innovation, Global Growth, Legislative Efforts, Digital Technology
Speakers at the event included Council president and CEO Lezlee Westine and Council chairman and Elizabeth Arden CEO and president Scott Beattie, and topics included social media efforts, collaborative partnerships, marketing solutions and more.
Jan 04, 2013 | 12:39 PM CST
Regulatory Review—US and Canada Updates: Canadian Cosmetic Harmonization and the FDA's Claim Crackdown
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Several major regulatory changes are coming in cosmetics from Canada, while in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been active in sending out warning letters to cosmetic companies making unapproved drug claims. This column provides an overview of them.
Nov 29, 2012 | 02:47 PM CST
C&T's Regulatory Webinar Garners Great Response
By: Cosmetics & Toiletries Staff
On Nov. 28, 2012, Cosmetics & Toiletries hosted a live Webinar titled, "Regulations—What You Forgot to Ask," featuring a call-in with industry regulatory expert David Steinberg.
Sep 19, 2012 | 12:22 PM CDT
L'Oréal Receives A Warning Letter From the FDA for Drug Claims
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to L'Oréal for gene, stem cell and skin regeneration claims associated with Lancôme products.
Sep 04, 2012 | 11:43 AM CDT
Regulatory Review—Labeling Alcohol, Alcohol Denat. and Booze
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Alcohol is a complex regulatory issue that confuses many chemists and marketers, as well as regulatory experts, as to the permitted grades, required uses and proper labeling—which vary by country. This confusion can lead to use of the wrong denaturants and levels, custom holds on imports and exports, and consumer misuse. The regulation of alcohol rarely changes but these problems remain.
Jun 04, 2012 | 03:03 PM CDT
The EU Fragrance Allergens
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg Consultants
On March 11, 2003, the European Union (EU) published the 7th Amendment to its Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC. Among the changes was the addition of the 26 popular fragrance ingredients to the Annex III “List of Substances Which Cosmetic Products Must Not Contain Except Subject to the Restrictions Laid Down.” These are now commonly referred to as the EU Fragrance Allergens.
May 03, 2012 | 02:19 PM CDT
Regulatory Review—Cosmetic Ingredient Update: The Ugly, the Good and the Bad
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg Consultants
This review takes a look at updates to ingredient regulations as of the first quarter in 2012. While “the ugly” refers to the EU Chemical Agency’s (ECHA’s) release of the first ingredients to be evaluated under REACH, the good news relates to the battle in Canada to save D5. “The bad” are the state of California’s addition of three ingredients to the Proposition 65 list, as well as Health Canada’s caution against labeling using generic terms.