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Keeping Cosmetics in Check: How Scientific are Cosmetics?
This brief commentary explores the complexity of cosmetic formulas and proposes and approach to express scientific information about these formulas to non-scientific experts.
Safety/Stability
Unilever Pays $2 M to Resolve Suave Aerosol Benzene Suit
Event Coverage
PCPC to Unravel Misinformation, MoCRA, Claims Testing and More at NYSCC Suppliers' Day
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JD Jojoba Oil: Redefining Skincare Excellence – Download Data
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Safety
FDA Issues Warning on Certain OTC Analgesic Topical Products
The FDA has asked six companies to respond to the warning letters within 15 days of receipt stating how they will address these issues or provide their reasoning and supporting information as to why they think the products are not in violation of the law.
Regional
How Cyclic Silicone and Microplastic Bans Impact Color Cosmetic Formulating
Cyclic silicones and microplastics face bans under REACH but both contribute to the aesthetics and performance of color cosmetics. This article describes these bans and what replacing them means for color cosmetic formulating.
Claims/Labeling
Sephora Wiped Clean of Alleged Misleading 'Clean Beauty' Claims
According to Bloomberg Law, Sephora has defeated the proposed class action alleging products labeled “Clean at Sephora” were deceptively marketed. Mark this a "win" for the cosmetics industry.
Safety
Valisure Finds High Levels of Benzene in Acne Products; PCPC Remains Skeptical
Valisure recently reported findings that benzene can form at high levels in benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products exposed to heat. The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) remains skeptical, however, considering the unrealistic test methods employed.
Cruelty-free/Halal
Washington State Considers Animal Testing Ban
H.B. 1097 would make it unlawful for manufacturers to sell a cosmetic that was developed using animal testing.
Magazine
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Children’s Cosmetics, Toothpaste, Personalized Products, Ingredients, E-commerce and More
Notable changes in the Asia-Pacific region include adjustments to cosmetic ingredient technical standards and cosmetic pre-market management.
Safety
Europe's Wastewater Measure to Apply 'Polluter Pays' Fee for Microplastics, PFAS
The directive will require the removal of more nutrients and micropollutants from urban wastewater, particularly those from "toxic pharmaceuticals and cosmetics."
Safety
New Zealand to Ban PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' from Cosmetics
As a part of several updates made to the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency announced the decision to ban PFAS on Jan. 30, 2024; the ban will go into effect on Dec. 31, 2026.
Safety
J&J Reaches Tentative $700 M Settlement for 40+ State Talc Investigations
The $700 million arrangement would settle by 42 states plus Washington, D.C., per the Wall Street Journal, Reuters reported; although it would not resolve thousands of consumer lawsuits.
Companies
Beauty Industry Brands Collaborate to Create the Traceability Alliance for Sustainable Cosmetics
'Occitane en Provence, Shiseido, L'Oréal and Estée Lauder Companies are among the businesses that helped to create TRASCE with Clarins, Merck, Neyret, Nuxe, Sensient, Groupe Clarins, Groupe Pochet and Sisley included also in the list.