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Ned Sharpless to Serve as Acting FDA Commissioner

Ned Sharpless to Serve as Acting FDA Commissioner

Mar 13, 2019

The announcement comes following the resignation of Scott Gottlieb, who devoted his tenure to addressing youth e-cigarette use and modernizing food safety.

[podcast] Why the FDA Disallows Europe’s Sunscreens

[podcast] Why the FDA Disallows Europe’s Sunscreens

Mar 12, 2019 | Rachel Grabenhofer with David C. Steinberg

Between limited UV filter options and bans on organic sunscreens, the U.S. sunscreen market is wrought with strife. So why not just add Europe's UV filters to expand the U.S. portfolio? As David Steinberg explains in this podcast, it's not that easy. Listen now.

[podcast] Why the FDA Disallows Europe’s Sunscreens

FDA Commissioner Resigns; Agency Updates 2017 Asbestos Findings

Mar 5, 2019

Scott Gottlieb, who assumed the role in May 2017, cited the commute from Connecticut to Washington, D.C., as motivation for his resignation. The organization also released an update on 2017 findings of asbestos in cosmetics.

FDA Pushes Higher Limits, New Labeling and More Data for Sunscreens

FDA Pushes Higher Limits, New Labeling and More Data for Sunscreens

Feb 21, 2019

Broad spectrum sunscreens are critical for preventing skin cancer and UV damage, yet many of their essential requirements have not been updated in years. This was the driver for new sunscreen regulatory rules proposed by the FDA.

FDA Pushes Higher Limits, New Labeling and More Data for Sunscreens

UEBT Introduces Certification and Trust Mark

Feb 15, 2019

“What is new about the UEBT certification is that it encompasses a brand’s entire ethical sourcing system, validating that it has incorporated the requirements from the UEBT standard into its systems for sourcing and innovating natural ingredients,” said UEBT executive director Rik Kutsch Lojenga.

FDA Pushes Higher Limits, New Labeling and More Data for Sunscreens

e.l.f. Gets a Lash-ing for Sourcing from North Korea

Feb 12, 2019

The beauty brand has agreed to pay nearly $1 million for importing false eyelash kits that, unbeknownst to the company at the time, contained materials sourced from North Korea.

ERI 360° Label Calculates Ingredient Sustainability Levels

ERI 360° Label Calculates Ingredient Sustainability Levels

Feb 11, 2019

The ERI 360° Label—or Eco Responsible Ingredient—helps cosmetic ingredient companies prioritize sustainability efforts by measuring and conveying the environmental impact of their products.

Key West Joins Hawaii in the Ban of Octinoxate and Oxybenzone

Key West Joins Hawaii in the Ban of Octinoxate and Oxybenzone

Feb 6, 2019

The Florida Keys will no longer allow the use of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate. Does this mean California is next?

Beginners Guide to Natural/Organic

Beginner's Guide to Natural/Organic

Feb 5, 2019 | John I. Yablonski, Bio-Control Consultants, LLC, Park City, UT, and David R. Winne, Claims Support Group, LLC, Cold Spring, NY

The market for natural, green, organic and sustainable products and ingredients has exploded, bringing with it entrepreneurs who are new to this space. As such, this article serves as a beginner's guide to U.S. regulations and certifications that pertain to this segment, along with basic rules for product safety, microbiological testing, claims substantiation and more.

EU Regulatory Update: CTPAs Take on Claims and Cannabis

EU Regulatory Update: CTPA's Take on Claims and Cannabis

Feb 5, 2019 | Emma Meredith, Ph.D., CTPA, London

The first section of this CTPA update goes through new developments in cosmetic claims, especially those of the "free-from" and "hypoallergenic" nature. Keep reading for the state and future of cannabis as a cosmetic ingredient in the U.K.

China FDA Cracks Down on Cosmeceuticals

China FDA Cracks Down on Cosmeceuticals

Feb 4, 2019

China's cosmetic market is likely to be rocked by policies that prohibit medical claims for cosmetic products, along with additional ingredient regulations.

US FDA Releases Report on Color Additives

US FDA Releases Report on Color Additives

Jan 31, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released is first quarter report for 2019 on certified color additives.

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