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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.
Feb 12, 2008 | 02:02 PM CST
Chattem Recalls Icy Hot Products
Chattem Inc. has initiated a voluntary nationwide recall of its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, including consumer "samples" that were included on a limited promotional basis in cartons of its 3 oz. Aspercreme product...
Jan 31, 2008 | 04:04 PM CST
L'Oréal Voluntarily Recalls Blonde Bleach
L'Oréal Paris, a division of L'Oréal USA, has initiated a voluntary recall from retail stores in the United States for the L'Oréal Paris Dream Blonde Bleach and Lightening care kit.
Jan 02, 2008 | 02:41 PM CST
CSC Questions B&BW Ingredient Listings
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) asked consumers over the holidays to boycott the purchase of Bath & Body Works products because of potentially harmful ingredients.
Dec 19, 2007 | 08:03 AM CST
Sindoor Powder Under FDA Fire for High Lead Content
The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid the use of sindoor powder marketed under the Swad brand due to its high lead content.
Dec 18, 2007 | 03:52 PM CST
Minnesota Bans Mercury in Mascara
Almost directly following the controversy surrounding lead in lipsticks, the industry is under scrutiny again as the Minnesota government bans mercury added to mascara and other cosmetics.
Dec 07, 2007 | 09:15 AM CST
Research Team Finds BBP Carcinogenic
Scientists at the Fox Chase Cancer Centre in Philadelphia have released reports that find butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) to be carcinogenic.
Dec 03, 2007 | 04:36 PM CST
Senators Join CSC in Requesting Lipstick Testing
Senators John Kerry, Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer have joined the interest group Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) in questioning the levels of lead in lipstick.
Dec 03, 2007 | 03:23 PM CST
Regulatory Review: The Proposed Amendment for Sunscreen Products in the United States
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the long-awaited Proposed Rules (PR) for sunscreens in the Federal Register. This column reviews some of the changes included in the amendment, citing pages of this document to provide additional details.
Nov 28, 2007 | 01:22 PM CST
FDA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Sunscreen Rule
Extension to run through Dec. 26, 2007; agency seeks to balance industry concerns and the interests of public health to ensure that sunscreen products properly inform consumers of the level of protection.