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Regulatory Review—US and Canada Updates: Canadian Cosmetic Harmonization and the FDA's Claim Crackdown

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CTFA Technical Guidelines Available Soon

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The Impact of Junk Science on R&D: A Review of the 'Dirty Dozen'

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Comparatively Speaking: US FDA Categories of Hand Sanitizer Actives

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Cosmetics Registration in California and the FDA's Electronic-only Drug Registration

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Comparatively Speaking: cGMP vs. ISO

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CIR Reaches Verdicts on Butyl Myristate, HC Red No. 3 and More

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Ingredient Review Update from CTFA

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PASS Coalition and Congressman Sam Farr Press FDA for UV Filter Approval

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Stability Testing of Cosmetics: Call for Comments

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Jun 17, 2008 | 12:28 PM CDT

CIR Reaches Verdicts on Butyl Myristate, HC Red No. 3 and More

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel announced ingredient verdicts including a tentative safety assessment on butyl myristate and approval of HC Red No. 3 at its June 4, 2008, meeting.

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)."