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FDA's 2023 Talc Tests Find Zero Asbestos — Could a New Detection Method Make or Break These Findings?
The FDA's 2023 sampling of 50 talc-containing cosmetics, tested for asbestos by AMA using PLM and TEM methods, found negative results for the carcinogen — but a new test using fluorescently labeled asbestos-binding protein could lower the detection limit.
Safety
FDA Issues Warning on Certain OTC Analgesic Topical Products
Regional
How Cyclic Silicone and Microplastic Bans Impact Color Cosmetic Formulating
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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.
Safety
Correction: Hair Products Recalled, Grande Cosmetics Settles and Sephora/Target 'Clean' Beauty Suits Continue
This roundup of products in "hot water" includes recalls on a hair dye and shampoo, Grande Cosmetics' settlement and a look at the latest "clean" beauty suits against Sephora and Target.
Safety
FDA Debuts Digital SPL Xforms, Paper Forms for Cosmetics Facility, Product Submissions
The FDA has rolled out Structured Product Labeling (SPL) Xforms, a digital tool, and downloadable PDF forms to register cosmetic product facilities and list products, as mandated by MoCRA.
Regional
The Personal Care Products Council Names VP Legal and Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel
Manoso previously worked as PCPC’s associate general counsel and staff counsel and has served as a trail attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice.