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May 25, 2010 | 09:17 AM CDT
The Council Responds to EWG Sunscreen Report
John Bailey, chief scientist of the Personal Care Products Council, has released a statement in response to the 2010 Environmental Working Group (EWG) Sunscreen Report.
Sep 25, 2009 | 03:05 PM CDT
Achieving UVA Protection and Awaiting Regulation Updates at the Sunscreen Symposium
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Although summer was drawing to a close, sun protection was still the hot issue for the 350+ attendees of the Florida chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (FLSCC) 12th Sunscreen Symposium. The event theme, “Perpetuating Beauty Through Protection,” was at the forefront of all three days of lectures.
Aug 19, 2009 | 09:18 AM CDT
EPA Announces Public Comment Period for Nano TiO2 in Sunscreen
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened the investigation of nanoscale titanium dioxide in water treatment and topical sunscreen with a draft document and a call for public comment.
Jul 02, 2009 | 09:54 AM CDT
PCPC Formally Responds to EWG's 'Unscientific' Sunscreen Report
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has released a formal statement by John Bailey, chief scientist, in response the Environmental Working Group's (EWG's) "unscientific" 2009 Sunscreen Report.
Jul 15, 2008 | 03:03 PM CDT
Council Responds to EWG's Oxybenzone Report
The Personal Care Products Council reponds to an Environmental Working Group (EWG) report stating that oxybenzone is potentially harmful.
May 01, 2008 | 11:21 AM CDT
Harmonizing Cosmetics Standards: ISO
By: Jay M. Ansell, Personal Care Products Council
The importance of harmonization continues to grow. Past and present standard-setting work by ISO, such as in microbiology and sun protection, is laying the foundation for future bridges across regulatory gaps.
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.
Feb 14, 2008 | 09:03 AM CST
Are Sunscreens Killing the Coral Reefs?
Scientists have reported that sunscreen may be to blame for dying coral reefs.
Feb 05, 2008 | 08:36 AM CST
Regulatory Review: Australian Regulations Update
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Australia issued its new Cosmetics Standard 2007. The following is a breakdown of products originally considered as therapeutic drugs if they made SPF claims, and that will now be regulated as secondary sunscreens.
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.