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'We extend our thanks to Congress for their efforts in this area and ask that leadership consider including cosmetics modernization in any end of year spending bill.'

Fragrance Creators Press U.S. Congress to Finalize Safe Cosmetics Act in 2022

As the year draws to an end, the association and allied trades are urging the U.S. Congress to come to a bipartisan, comprehensive and uniform national framework for cosmetics regulation.

To date, Adam’s Polishes has not received any reports of injury, illness or other adverse events related to this recall.

FDA Alert: Adam's Polishes Recalls Hand Sanitizers Over Methanol Concerns

In response to the FDA's proposed ten cent per pound fee increase, Dobos explains how the price has not been adjusted since 2005 and represents an approximately 30% increase.

Dobos Responds to U.S. FDA's Proposed Color Additive Fee Increase

Grant Industries’ Updated Sun Care Technologies

Grant Industries’ Updated Sun Care Technologies

Re-introducing Grant UV solutions for improving sensory aesthetics, durability, and SPF efficiency!

The products include skin brightening lotions, creams, gels and soaps that contain hydroquinone, mercury and its compounds.

Kenya Bans 400+ Soaps and Skin Brighteners

The products reportedly contain mercury and hydroquinone compounds, which according to the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), can only be used with a physician's oversight.

Certification must be performed before the color additive is permitted for use in products marketed to U.S. consumers.

U.S. FDA Proposes Fee Increase to Certify Color Additives

If finalized, the proposed rule will implement a 10 cent per pound increase in color certification fees.

The mission of the collaboration is to support industry compliance and advance consumer education and understanding of fragrance in cosmetic and personal care products.

Fragrance Creators Establishes Collab with California to Advance Ingredient Transparency

The mission of the collaboration is to support industry compliance and advance consumer education and understanding of fragrance in cosmetic and personal care products.

'Our organizations stand ready to continue to work with you and other stakeholders on a bipartisan, comprehensive and uniform national framework for cosmetics regulation...'

Industry Stakeholders Back the FDA to Modernize Cosmetic Regulations

Recently, the Personal Care Products Council, Fragrance Creators Association, Independent Beauty Association and Consumer Healthcare Products Association declared their support for modernizing cosmetic regulations in a letter to the FDA.

The ingredient has been categorized as low-risk with functions including antioxidant and skin conditioner.

Sytheon's Bakuchiol Gains Approval in China

Sytenol A (INCI: Bakuchiol), a natural alternative to retinol, is the first bakuchiol approved for use in the Chinese marketplace.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: STSC 2022, Halal, COVID-19 Policy Response and More

Midway through 2022, the Asia-Pacific region has undergone regulatory changes ranging from children's cosmetics to ingredient updates which includes safety and technical standards for cosmetics (STSC), an updated halal logo and COVID-19 policies.

The CTPA aims to ensure debates over regulatory changes result in risk-based, science-led approaches to cosmetic safety.

European Regulatory Update: Ingredients, Plastic Tax and More

As discussed in June 2022, the EU and UK have undergone regulatory changes with specific ingredients. Updates to those ingredient regulations are outlined here, in addition to plastic packaging taxes, nanoparticle definitions and more.

This two-part series will explore the current regulatory environment for color additives in the U.S. (Part I) and global (Part II) cosmetic markets. It will also examine the unique chemistry of naturally derived colors and their benefits.

Red Tape and Golden Opportunities in Natural Cosmetic Colorants, Part I

This two-part series will explore the current regulatory environment for color additives in the U.S. (Part I) and global (Part II) cosmetic markets. It will also examine the unique chemistry of naturally derived colors and their benefits.

The NMPA gave notice of this format change on Aug. 19, 2022, stating it will deliver electronic certificates via the administration’s online platform,

China Moves Special Use Cosmetic, Ingredient Certificates to E-format

Starting on Oct. 1, 2022, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) will only issue registration certificates, including those that are updated or extended, for special use cosmetics and new ingredients electronically.

Unregistered foreign cosmetics imported for resale require prior recordation with China's FDA and must follow the related labeling provisions.

3 Paths to Secure Enforcement Against Parallel Chinese Cosmetic Imports

Although parallel cosmetic imports do not violate Chinese trademark law, a recent report in the National Law Review outlined three approaches businesses can take to secure enforcement action against unconsented resales.