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The FDA does not intend to enforce the requirements related to cosmetic product facility registration and cosmetic product listing for an additional six months after the December 29, 2023, deadline.

FDA Delays MoCRA Enforcement by 6 Months

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will delay the enforcement of facility registration and product listing requirements under MoCRA for six months after the Dec. 29, 2023, deadline to give the industry "sufficient time" to submit.

Snail-evation: Vegan Hydration for Smooth, Luminous Skin!

Snail-evation: Vegan Hydration for Smooth, Luminous Skin!

Hyaluronic acid's adaptability and anti-aging benefits make it a skincare superstar. Our Renewing Snail Sleep Mask, with SHAROHYAL Snail Veg, provides prolonged hydration during the nocturnal hours, revealing a revitalized face each morning.

Some very novel and resourceful innovations made this year's finalist cut. The judges were also impressed by the potential longer-term impact of a few. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top.

Time to Shine: C&T Announces the 2024 Allē Award Finalists

Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) is excited to announce the 2024 C&T Allē Awards finalists, who will be celebrated for their ingenuity in cosmetics R&D during an exclusive Awards Dinner on March 6, 2024, at The Biltmore Los Angeles.

'It will strengthen our position as a true specialty chemical company, our exposure toward consumer markets, and our footprint in North America...'

Clariant to Acquire Lucas Meyer Cosmetics for $810M, Expand NA Footprint

The arrangement will expand Clariant’s footprint in North America, its exposure to consumer markets and its reach into the high value cosmetic ingredients space based on customer-driven innovation and natural solutions.

Requirements range from creating an adverse event reporting system, and maintaining current and complete safety substantiation records, to ensuring facilities are registered with the FDA and more.

[poll results] How prepared are you for MOCRA requirements?

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MOCRA) goes in to effect on Dec. 29, 2023, giving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration increased authority over cosmetics. Are you ready for it? We want to know - please take our 1-click poll.

Searches on: 'Jajis Innovation Unisex Beauty Salon and Bridal Makeup Studio Paravur' are up 3,050%, likely due to the new branch opening in Paravur, Kollom, India. Jaji Sunil, the salon director, appeared on Instagram in makeup 'embodying the divine aura of Goddess Durga Devi,' representing strength and beauty. The post has more than 103,000 likes. (Depiction only shown)

Trending: Jajis Innovation, 'Wheel of Fortune' Makeup, Hair Peptide Serum and More

Our latest weekly social media report, Consumer Pulse, highlights rising consumer interest in: Jajis Innovation Unisex beauty salon; Glitz and Glam; zombie, cat and vampire makeup; Loyé Cosmetics; hair peptide serum; gray lipstick; and mixie haircut.

According to the European Environmental Bureau, this indicates the commission 'bows to chemical and farm industry pressure yet again.'

EC Delays REACH Yet Again, 'Abandoning' Chemical Reform

The European Commission's 2024 Work Program was recently rolled out with a glaring omission — REACH provisions, "backtracking on its pledges made under the 2020 Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability," per the EU Observer. This was not the first time.

Trending: Mehron Effects Makeup, Tarte Cosmetics, TXA Serum, Lash Shampoo and More

Our latest Consumer Pulse report on social media highlights consumer interest in Mehron special effects makeup, Tarte Cosmetics, TXA serum, lash shampoo, nude lip liner, scalp aging and more.

What may seem different about this product compared with others on the market are the color offerings, particularly the green shade in this range. *Depiction only; not the actual product

Read the Label: MAC Cosmetics Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick

More than half the colors in this product range are sold out on the brand's site thanks to its virality on TikTok — but not for the reason you might think. Influencers are over-twisting and breaking the stick.

The three-judge appeals panel reportedly wrote that 'the lower court failed to fulfill its 'gatekeeping role' of assessing whether the plaintiffs’ experts based their testimony on sound science.'

$223 M Talc Verdict Against J&J Overturned on 'Junk Science'

According to NJBiz, in an Oct. 3 ruling, a federal appeals court overturned a $223 million jury award and ordered a new trial because the awarding jurors were allowed to hear "improper scientific testimony" linking J&J's talc-based products to cancer.

Emollients' soothing and smoothing properties, which provide a protective barrier to the skin surface, are, in part, driving this demand.

Emollients Lead Personal Care Ingredients to $14.9 B by 2027

The global personal care ingredients market will expand at a CAGR of 4% from 2021-2027, with emollients taking the lead, per MarketsandMarkets.