New in SPF/UV Filters
May 03, 2013 | 10:00 AM CDT
PASS Coalition and Congressman Sam Farr Press FDA for UV Filter Approval
The PASS Coalition expresses its gratitude to subcommittee ranking member Sam Farr (D-CA) for pressing the FDA about the approval of pending sunscreen ingredients but notes that some UV filters have been pending with the FDA for over a decade.
Apr 04, 2013 | 03:44 PM CDT
Regulatory Review—Titanium Dioxide
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
This column will discuss titanium dioxide (TiO2). TiO2 is the most frequently used ingredient in cosmetics after water (aqua), fragrance (parfum), methylparaben, propylparaben, glycerin and propylene glycol, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program.
Mar 14, 2013 | 04:28 PM CDT
Coalition Established to Improve Regulatory Pathway for US Sun Care
The Public Access to Sunscreens Coalition launches with the mission to work collaboratively with the FDA and other entities to facilitate availability of improved UV ingredients; sun care products in the U.S. market.
Nov 29, 2012 | 02:47 PM CST
C&T's Regulatory Webinar Garners Great Response
By: Cosmetics & Toiletries Staff
On Nov. 28, 2012, Cosmetics & Toiletries hosted a live Webinar titled, "Regulations—What You Forgot to Ask," featuring a call-in with industry regulatory expert David Steinberg.
Oct 23, 2012 | 09:51 AM CDT
Energizer Recalls Spray Sunscreens for Ignition Risk Due to Spray Valve
Energizer Holdings Inc. initiated a voluntary market withdrawal of 23 continuous spray Banana Boat sun care products due to a potential risk of the product igniting on the skin if contact is made with a source of ignition before completely dry.
Jul 12, 2012 | 09:25 AM CDT
General Assembly Discusses Endocrine Disruptors, Nano, Animal Alternatives and More
By: Claire Thévenin
Cosmetics Europe—The Personal Care Association, formerly Colipa, held its annual General Assembly in Brussels, Belgium in June 2012. The scientific forum discussed topics of interest in EU legislation such as The Cosmetics Regulation, which was set to replace the Cosmetics Directive on July 11, 2013.
Mar 09, 2012 | 02:31 PM CST
PCPC Responds to Report of "Harmful Chemicals" in Personal Care
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has responded to a study by the Silent Spring Institute that claims to have found harmful chemicals in a variety of personal care and household products.
Jan 11, 2012 | 11:43 AM CST
Advocacy Groups File Suit Against the FDA Over Nanotechnology Regulation
A coalition of six consumer safety and environmental groups is suing the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over its lack of nanotechnology regulation, specifically for sunscreen.
Jan 09, 2012 | 02:39 PM CST
Challenges in Sun Care Formulating
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Sun care formulating poses several challenges to product developers. Cosmetics & Toiletries recently asked, “What are the biggest challenges in sun care formulating?” Following are your responses.
Oct 28, 2011 | 01:32 PM CDT
Changes to US Sunscreen Regulations
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The newest regulations and comments on sunscreens from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were officially published in the Federal Register on June 17, 2011, and will go into effect June 17, 2012.