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Jun 09, 2008 | 04:59 PM CDT
CVS Employs Cosmetic Safety Policy
US Drugstore CVS has employed a new cosmetic safety policy, according to its Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
Jun 03, 2008 | 02:12 PM CDT
ICCR Welcomes Public Comment on Cosmetic Regulation
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a public meeting on June 19, 2008, to receive input from the public on cosmetics regulation before the next ICCR steering committee meeting.
May 29, 2008 | 10:40 AM CDT
FDA Warns Moms Against Nipple Cream with Chlorphenesin
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers against using Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream, a nursing cream by MOM Enterprises Inc.
May 15, 2008 | 04:28 PM CDT
California Legislation Banning Phthalates Effective January 2009
Last October 2007, California Assemblywoman Fiona Ma introduced legislation to ban the use of phthalates in California. The law was passed by the California Legislature and will take effect in January 2009.
Apr 28, 2008 | 09:50 AM CDT
FDA Globalization Act to Effect Beauty Industry
The US House Committee on Energy and Commerce released a draft of legislation regarding provisions of adequate funding and authority for the FDA.
Mar 28, 2008 | 04:06 PM CDT
When Ingredient Alarm Leads to the Courtroom
By: Katie Schaefer Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine
The personal care industry has experienced growing consumer interest in the ingredients its products contain. This interest has resulted in better responsibility and safety among cosmetic manufacturers; however, it also has produced elevated concerns over potentially harmful ingredients.
Mar 19, 2008 | 10:18 AM CDT
FDA Increases Presence in China
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is establishing a regulating presence in China to monitor exported food and cosmetics.
Mar 17, 2008 | 09:36 AM CDT
AAD Questions Sunscreen Seal Program
Questions were raised at the American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) annual meeting in February over its Seal of Recognition program.
Mar 11, 2008 | 04:22 PM CDT
Chemical Plants Face Stricter Regulations
On Thursday, March 6, 2008, the House Committee on Homeland Security approved draft legislation that would extend and modify federal authority to regulate the security of U.S. chemical plants—a measure that, among other things, would require chemical plants to consider the use of "inherently safer technology (IST)."
Feb 27, 2008 | 09:32 AM CST
IOS Natural, Organic Certification Now Available for US Cosmetics
Cosmetics producers in North America now can certify their natural and organic products by standards similar to Europe's.