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Safety Alert: Sunscreen 'Doping' and Foam Formats Raise Red Flags
Recent regulatory attention highlights both hidden sunscreen actives in cosmetic products, and the legal gray zone of mousse-format sunscreens — prompting calls for clearer labeling and format approval.
Regional
How the EU's Proposed Regulation Clean-up Benefits Cosmetic Companies
Safety
4 U.S. Bills Propose Ban on 18 Cosmetic Ingredients, Fill the MoCRA 'Gap'
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Regional
Global Cosmetics Regulation in Flux: Policy Reforms, Recalls and Market Access Shifts
Reforms for cosmetics across the U.S., EU, UK and China are reshaping product safety, market access and compliance obligations.
Polls
Poll Results: What is Your Biggest Concern Regarding Consumer Safety in Cosmetics?
Recently, we polled our audiences on social media about their biggest concern for safety in cosmetics. Their responses surprised us.
Sponsored
Hallmarks of Ageing and Their Role in Longevity Skin Care
Recently updated to 12, the hallmarks of ageing describe the biochemical changes associated with biological ageing. Learn more on the primary causes of ageing and antagonistic answers to damage to build the best strategy for your product developments.
Regional
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Advertising Laws, Notifications, Halal Certification, Ingredient Restrictions and More
Regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific emphasize ingredient use, advertising standards, notification requirements and halal certification. The tightening of safety and quality standards reflects a focus on consumer protection and regulatory alignment.
Safety
Health Canada to Make Over its Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: Additions, Revisions Proposed
This notice has been issued in advance of the official consultation; Health Canada will not be responding to feedback at this stage.
Safety
[podcast] How to Meet MoCRA's Safety Testing Mandates
In this podcast, Lenore Coyle, president of Eurofins, shares insights on the challenges of MoCRA testing mandates. She provides tips on ways to prepare, and highlights Eurofins' services that support these efforts. Register now to listen and learn more.
Safety
Regulation and Safety Update: Methylene Chloride in Nail Products, Europe on PFAS, U.S. Recall Alerts and Talc Settlement Setback
This roundup highlights recent headlines in cosmetic safety and regulations, including FDA alerts on banned substances in nail products and efforts in the EU and France to curb PFAS. Updates on talc and recalled products are also noted.
Regional
UK Regulatory Update: Key Cosmetic Industry Asks of the Incoming Government
Described here are the CTPA's key asks for the incoming UK government to help support industry growth, consumer safety and innovation. Trade barriers, regulations and tax-free shopping to benefit the economy and public well-being also are discussed.
Microbiology
Microbiological Considerations for Refillable Bulk Cosmetics: Survey and Commentary
The commercial sale of refillable products in bulk now includes liquid galenic formulas. Their diverse flow chains pose unique microbial challenges, as shown here, underlining the importance of flow chain planning and assessment tools/strategies.
Safety
7 Recent Recalls: Babygenics, Tom's of Maine, Amika, HiBAR and Others
From hair spray and repair cream, to tattoo ink, children's sunscreen, toothpaste and others, several products have been recalled in recent months due to safety hazards and regulatory non-compliance. Following is an overview.
Safety
J&J’s Baby Powder Legal Battle Persists with $10 B Settlement at Stake
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is still at it — battling lawsuits alleging its talcum baby powder caused ovarian cancer. According to Reuters, the true test, per Reuters, will be the anticipated Feb. 25, 2025 ruling on the company's third attempt to settle through bankruptcy.
