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Dec 19, 2005 | 01:43 AM CST
California Update
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
On August 26, 2004, the entire cosmetic industry dodged a bullet--or rather, Armageddon–by a single vote. The California Assembly rejected a bill that would have prohibited California companies from making or selling cosmetic/personal care items that contain phthalates and other ingredients considered under this law as toxic. The vote was 4 in favor, 5 opposed and 10 others either abstained or weren’t present.
Dec 19, 2005 | 01:35 AM CST
Implementing 21 CFR Part 11 in Cosmetics
By: Richard Balano and Lenore Coyle, NOVA Technolo…
21 CFR Part 11 specifies the comprehensive set of administrative, procedural and technical controls that must be implemented when data files, records and signatures are created, maintained or archived in an electronic format as part of a program to comply with FDA rules. In the cosmetics industry, specific applications are in development and testing of OTC drugs and color additives.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:50 PM CST
USP: Setting Ingredient Standards
By: Lawrence Evans III, Ph.D., Stefan Schuber, Ph.…
This article gives an overview of the standards-setting process used in the United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary (USP–NF), an annual publication that helps to ensure the integrity of ingredients used in cosmetics, toiletries and other personal care products.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:26 PM CST
World Progress in Cosmetics Regulation
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
There have been several important changes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Japan and the European Union (EU) which will affect cosmetics sold in these countries. The additions in Japan and the safety issues raised by the Scientifi c Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) in the EU will impact formulators worldwide by permitting once-restricted ingredients, requesting more safety evaluations or changing labeling requirements.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:09 PM CST
Canadian Cosmetic Ingredient Labeling
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The global harmonization of ingredient labeling is forever a dream that formulators will chase as new regulations are accepted and product labels are changed accordingly to meet each country’s specifications. In November 2004, Health Canada issued new cosmetics ingredient labeling requirements. 1 Before they were issued, Canada did not require ingredient declarations on labels. If ingredients were listed, formulators faced the unique challenge posed by French language laws in the province of Quebec—if a U.S.-approved label was used, the label needed translating into French, including all International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) designations.
Sep 30, 2005 | 04:06 PM CDT
California Revisited
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
With the 2005 session of California’s Senate and House, 2 new bills were introduced that could restrict and regulate cosmetics uniquely to California. These bills are Assembly Bill 908 and Senate Bill 484. By D. Steinberg
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Federal Laboratory Technology
By: Larry Plonsker
The Federal budget for research and development proposed for the fiscal year 2003 is $112 billion. About $59 billion is for defense-related R&D, and about $53 billion is non-defense related.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Mexican Cosmetic Regulations: Part 1 of 2
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Mexico has a list of products that are regulated as cosmetics. Cosmetics are defined as perfumery and beauty products which, through suitable technical means, can modify the natural odor of the body and maintain and improve its aesthetics.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Its Personal Care Implications
By: Kathleen Rowland, CCTFA
Canadian Environmental Protection Act and its personal care implications.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Year-End Review of Regulatory Issues
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
I have been accumulating odds and ends of regulatory issues over the year, and this column-the last of 2002-seems like an ideal place to present them.