VIDEO: Is there a Future for Hand Sanitizers?

Oct 4th, 2016

Rachel Grabenhofer

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This is the third video in a series recorded at in-cosmetics North America, during which David C. Steinberg, of Steinberg & Associates, spoke to C&T about the FDA triclosan ruling. Video 1 gave us the backstory; Video 2 explained the next steps; here, Steinberg predicts the outlook for future consumer hand sanitizers. [Also see Video 4, Video 5, Video 6 and Video 7]

CTPA Agenda for Government Launch

CTPA to Parliament: 7 Ways to Help Grow the Beauty Sector

During a Parliamentary reception, the CTPA presented to an agenda to help the personal care and beauty sector to grow sustainably in the next five years and beyond. It covers five pillars: essentiality, regulation, science, sustainability and business.

A new collagen era for hair care with Col-Frag remastered™

A new collagen era for hair care with Col-Frag remastered™

Col-Frag remastered™ is a type I collagen fragment produced in Wild plants as biofactories through vertical farming, that provides volume, gloss and facilitates combing.

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Fees Increased on U.S. FDA Color Additive Certification; Here's What You'll Pay

"The color certification process for synthetic organic colorants is an important aspect of color additive regulations that is unique to the United States," notes industry expert Kelly Dobos. "This fee had remarkably not been raised in nearly 20 years."

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FDA Warns Consumers: Undisclosed Steroid in Skin-Cap Skin/Scalp Treatment Spray, Do Not Use

Per the agency, testing identified a high-potency glucocorticosteroid in the aerosol spray product that is not disclosed on the label or packaging. As such, consumers are warned not to use the products.

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European Regulatory Update: Cosmetic Ingredient Changes Coming in 2025-2026

This article looks to changes in 2025-2026 to the status of ingredients in the EU and UK. Examples include nanomaterial and UV filter bans/restrictions, limits on actives, labeling formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and allergens, ecodesign and others.

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Has DSM-Firmenich Put Us on a Path to a New U.S. Sunscreen Approval?

DSM-Firmenich has submitted its Parsol Shield (INCI: Bemotrizinol) UV filter to the FDA for review in hopes of earning it a GRASE status and inclusion in the U.S. OTC Sunscreen Monograph. This would be the first new sunscreen added in 25 years.

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Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Adverse Reactions to Cosmetics, Reclassifications, TiO2, Intimate Care and More

Regulatory updates across Asia-Pacific demonstrate a trend toward stricter, more comprehensive cosmetic safety and quality standards. The focus on safety assessment, ingredient use, adverse reactions and harmonization is evident. Following is an overview.

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[both parts now live!] MoCRA in Action: Current Status, Pitfalls and New Insights — Free Two-part Digital Roundtable

MoCRA's implementation is just under way and already uncovering companies' growing pains and pitfalls. The good news is the FDA is eager to help, according to experts in this 2-part Digital Roundtable, sponsored by NSF. Register now to watch.

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Legal Briefs: 18 Product Alerts in Europe, J&J Ups Talc Offer $1.1 B, Tattoo Pigment Recall, Coppertone Class Action Dropped

This legal briefing includes 18 product citations in Europe for fragrance allergens/prohibited substances; J&J's raised talc settlement offer; a tattoo pigment recalled for microbe contamination; and a dropped class action against Coppertone.

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4 Talc Updates — Avon's $24 M Payout; J&J's South Carolina Trial, Bankruptcy Affirmed; 2 Others in the Hotseat

Recently, Avon payed out $24 million and J&J took the stand (again) in South Carolina, both in cases alleging talc-based powders caused mesothelioma. An appeals court affirmed J&J's second bankruptcy rejection and two other companies are in the hotseat.

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[interview] U.S. FDA on MoCRA: New Authority, Fragrance Allergens, Animal Testing and More

In this interview, the FDA describes its new MoCRA-mandated authorities, 5 requirements for industry (and how it will enforce them), the mandate for listing fragrance allergens, why animal testing was omitted from MoCRA and more.