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China Revises Cosmetic Sampling Testing Rules, Calls for Comments
The measures will focus on testing in children’s cosmetics, special cosmetics and cosmetics containing new ingredients. Measures are open to public comment through July 14, 2022.
Magazine
European Regulatory Update: UK and EU Ingredient Management
Safety
FDA Approves Dermavant’s VTAMA Cream, 1%, for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis in Adults
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Bio-Botanica offers Licorice Root Extract in Glycerin [sample request]
Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin and glabridin. Glycyrrhizin is anti-inflammatory; used topically, it may help reduce redness or irritation. It is also an antioxidant. Glabridin may cause skin lightening and reduces dark spots by inhibiting tyrosinase.
Safety
Henkel Recalls Alterna Bond Repair Leave-in Heat Protection Spray
Henkel has so far received no reports of harm or injury in connection with this product.
Claims/Labeling
Bondi Sands 'Reef Friendly' Sunscreen Hit with Class Action Suit
The class action suit in the United States alleges the company's sunscreens claim to be "reef friendly" while they are harmful to the environment.
Magazine
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: GMPs, Safety, Ingredient Restrictions, Claims and More
As the first quarter of 2022 came to a close, several regulatory changes were announced in the Asia-Pacific region. Following is an overview, which includes ingredient restrictions, claims guidelines, adverse reactions and more.
Regional
FDA Flags 12 Companies for Illicit Hydroquinone-containing Skin Brighteners
The products contain the active drug hydroquinone, rendering them unapproved over-the-counter (OTC) drugs rather than cosmetics.
Regional
China Drafts 2022 Safety and Technical Standard for Cosmetics
This draft will supersede the 2015 edition, which includes the overarching technical standards for cosmetics safety supervision and testing in China. Public comments will be accepted through April 30, 2022.
Safety
Rodan + Fields to Pay Out $38 M in Lash Boost Settlement
Rodan + Fields will pay $38 million to settle several class action suits against its Lash Boost serum. The plaintiffs claim the product's labeling misleads consumers and its isopropyl cloprostenate content makes it subject to FDA oversight.
Animal Alternatives
CTPA Convenes to Progress the Use and Regulatory Acceptance of Animal Testing Alternatives
The CTPA and the U.K. cosmetic industry wants to promote the use of new approach methodologies (NAMs) as alternatives to animal testing for these vital safety requirements under other chemicals legislation, especially UK Reach.
Safety
Kao USA Recalls Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer Over Microbe Concerns
Kao USA has issued a voluntary recall of specific lots of its Jergens brand Ultra Healing Moisturizer over the possible presence of
Pluralibacter gergoviae
.
Safety
ZMWG Reports Mercury Findings in Skin Care, Raises Public Alarm
The Zero Mercury Working Group (ZMWG), comprising 110+ global public interest and NGO health organizations, recently published findings that 129 of some 271 skin brightening products it tested contain high levels of mercury. This has raised public alarm.
Safety
Health Canada Recalls Bioderma Micellar Water, Brut Deo, Equate Oral Rinse
In recent months, Health Canada has recalled Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water and Equate Dry Mouth Oral Rinse due to microbial contamination. Also, Unilever's Brut Classic Aerosol Spray deodorant was recalled for potential benzene content.