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Dec 01, 2006 | 11:50 AM CST
Regulatory Review: European Update
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
This column outlines recent advancements in EU regulation. It includes animal testing, sunscreen guidelines and prohibition of vitamin K1.
Nov 01, 2006 | 11:40 AM CST
Regulatory Review: Sunscreens
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Mexoryl is a trademark of Chimex, which is part of L’Oréal. Since this topic is just one of several important sunscreen regulatory issues this year, the focus of this column is dedicated to this topic rather than a specific region.
Sep 26, 2006 | 10:20 AM CDT
Colipa Backs Commission Opinion: Limit SPF Claims
The European Commission published a recommendation on the efficacy and claims of sun products, which Colipa supports...
May 06, 2006 | 04:54 PM CDT
Colipa Welcomes Sunscreen Product Consultation
Colipa welcomes the European Commission’s plan for a public consultation on the drafted “Recommendation on the Efficacy of Sunscreen Products” and related claims.
Apr 26, 2006 | 11:25 AM CDT
Frequency of Use of Organic UV Filters as Reported to the FDA
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The author reports on frequency of use of 17 organic UV filters in nearly 18,000 formulations voluntarily reported to the United States government as of May 2003.
Apr 26, 2006 | 11:17 AM CDT
Determination of the In Vitro SPF
By: M. Pissavini and L. Ferrero, V. Alard, U. Hein…
A ring test at six European test centers showed that SPF evaluations with good reproducibility and comparability could be obtained by an in vitro protocol measuring either transmittance or erythema-effective irradiance of product samples applied on PMMA plates.
Apr 05, 2006 | 06:47 PM CDT
Aussie Regulations for Sunscreens May Risk Public Health
[April 6, 2006]
The Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (ASCC) warned in a recent press release that government changes to the regulation of moisturizers containing sunscreens could put the public at a higher risk of skin cancer...
Mar 31, 2006 | 10:24 AM CST
Lawsuit Filed Against Sunscreen Manufacturers
A consumer lawsuit filed March 30, 2006, accuses sunscreen makers of exposing millions of people to cancer and other dangers.
Feb 28, 2006 | 05:27 PM CST
Endorsement Program Launched for Skin Care Products, Sunscreens
The Skin and Cancer Foundation Australia (SCFA) announced a new partnership to put skin care claims such as natural, antiaging and UV protection to stringent new test levels under a new product endorsement program.
Dec 23, 2005 | 02:34 PM CST
Sunscreen Claims: Demystified?
By: Ken Klein, Cosmetech Laboratories
As you know, sunscreen products are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as drugs because they are “intended” to prevent disease (skin cancer). As such, they are required to follow the rules and regulations as mandated by the FDA. Thus, they must use Drug Facts labeling; list the drugs (sunscreen actives) using the proper drug nomenclature; list the percentage of drug used; specify the drug function (sunscreen) and label; warnings and directions for use, etc.