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ICMAD Releases Statement on EU Extra Duties
Jul 6, 2018
The extra duties, conceptualized in response to the Trump administration’s 232 tariffs, include cosmetics and personal care products.
No Eco-scuses: Packaging Can Conform with Natural Tenets
Jun 29, 2018 | Robert Fichtner and Ann Francis, Focal Point Research, Inc., Mississauga, Ontario
Consumer interest in natural products has not yet extended to eco-friendly cosmetic packaging, while experts estimate that 8 million tons of plastics leak into the ocean each year. With this in mind, sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging are increasingly needed.
European Commission Authorizes MBBT Sunscreens
Jun 28, 2018
The European Commission (EC) announced amendments to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, aka the Cosmetics Regulation, regarding newly authorized sunscreens.
Weleda Obtains UEBT Certification
Jun 26, 2018
UEBT is a non-profit which provides a globally-recognized standard for sustainable sourcing and the use of raw materials. Weleda is one of two brands to earn the new recognition.
China Softens Animal Test Mandate, Opens Doors for Cosmetics Growth
Jun 26, 2018
Many multinationals have steered clear of the huge cosmetics market potential in China due to the animal testing mandate; but things could be changing.
White House Proposes US FDA Slim-down
Jun 25, 2018
A new proposal from the Trump administration would alter the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's name and remove food safety from its purview, among other changes.
EU Announces Extra Duties for US Cosmetics, Flavor and Fragrance Imports
Jun 22, 2018
The move is in response to the Trump administration’s 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, including U.S. cosmetics, steel and aluminum products, agricultural goods and various terpene oils.
California and Canada Move to End Animal Testing for Cosmetics
Jun 21, 2018
The final outcomes of these moves remain to be seen, but one thing is certain: not every market is on the same page. This could either spell out a larger drive for global harmony or settle into irreconcilable differences.
Pigment Red 4 Makes Canada's Ingredient Hotlist
Jun 20, 2018
This month, Pigment Red 4 was added to Canada's Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist and amendments were made regarding preservatives, among other changes.
US FDA Pushes Sunscreen Reform on Three Fronts
May 22, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced three new efforts to advance its framework for sun protection products including Maximal Usage Trials (MUsT)—just ahead of summer vacation and in line with #DontFryDay.
Over 3500 P&G Products are now Included Within SmartLabel
May 21, 2018
"The addition of these products is indicative of P&G's transparency goals—previously announced via Ambition 2030—"to help people make informed choices by providing ingredient information in a way that is clear, reliable and accessible."
U.S. FDA Investigates B. cepacian Complex Outbreak Linked to Personal Care
May 9, 2018
A no-rinse foam cleanser has been linked to at least 10 confirmed cases of Burkholderia cepacia complex; Shadow Holdings dba Bocchi Laboratories has voluntarily recalled the product as the FDA investigates.