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Natural Sourcing Achieves Halal Certification

Natural Sourcing Achieves Halal Certification

Nov 8, 2018

Several of the supplier's natural ingredients, including their Honey Powder and Organic Cocoa Butter products, have been halal-certified.

US FDA Plans First Cosmetic Allergen Survey in Decades

US FDA Plans First Cosmetic Allergen Survey in Decades

Nov 7, 2018

The proposed survey is meant to help the organization better understand adverse events caused by allergens in cosmetics, and is the first of its kind since 1975.

US FDA Plans First Cosmetic Allergen Survey in Decades

CoverGirl Goes Cruelty-free with Leaping Bunny Certification

Nov 5, 2018

A new tipping point has been reached with the largest-ever brand to achieve certification.

[update] US FDA Orders Lead Ingredient Out of Hair Color

[update] US FDA Orders Lead Ingredient Out of Hair Color

Oct 30, 2018

The final ruling is a response to a color additive petition over safety concerns of lead acetate, which allows for gradual color change in "progressive" hair dyes.

[podcast] Consequences of Hawaiis Sunscreen Ban

[podcast] Consequences of Hawaii's Sunscreen Ban

Oct 29, 2018 | Rachel Grabenhofer with David Steinberg

In this podcast, renowned cosmetic regulatory expert David Steinberg walks us through Hawaii's recent sunscreen law, the "junk science" backing it (as he refers to it) and its broader implications.

[podcast] Consequences of Hawaiis Sunscreen Ban

Go Green, See Green: In Bath Products, Sustainability Sells

Oct 25, 2018

A report from the Nielsen Company compared the performance of sustainability claims across three categories—chocolate, coffee and bath products—with the goal of understanding how consumers feel about various sustainability factors. Within all three categories, dollar sales of items with the specific claims studied grew twice as fast as the weighted average dollar growth of the three categories combined.

Here Comes the Sun Protection: ISO Test Methods

Here Comes the Sun Protection: ISO Test Methods

Oct 15, 2018 | Chris Flower and Emma Meredith, Ph.D., CTPA, London

Our knowledge of the sun and its effects on skin has increased over the years, including the damaging effects of UVA and UVB light. Testing methods for UVA and UVB rays differ; the following is a review of the testing protocols of the European Union and United Kingdom. (Click through to the Digital Edition)

Symrise Shines Spotlight on Halal Offerings

Symrise Shines Spotlight on Halal Offerings

Oct 5, 2018

Symrise's portfolio offers more than 200 ingredients compliant with Islamic law, with halal-certified facilities manufacturing ingredients for various applications.

[update] US Representative Proposes Ban, Review of Hundreds of Ingredients

[update] US Representative Proposes Ban, Review of Hundreds of Ingredients

Oct 5, 2018

The “Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2018” puts preservatives, UV filters, fragrances and other ingredients under the lens.

Fragrance Creators Association Secures Win in Chinese Tariffs

Fragrance Creators Association Secures Win in Chinese Tariffs

Oct 3, 2018

The organization has successfully campaigned for a number of fragrance-related items to be removed from the Trump administration’s China 301 tariffs.

Fragrance Creators Association Secures Win in Chinese Tariffs

COSMOS Publishes 3.0 Documents

Sep 21, 2018

The documents, available now, include the "COSMOS-standard," "Labelling Guide," "Technical Guide," "Control Manual" and "Certifier Contract."

Fragrance Creators Association Secures Win in Chinese Tariffs

Personal Care Products Are Personally Impacted by Trump Tariffs

Sep 19, 2018

The White House has released a statement from President Trump imposing 10% tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports beginning Sept. 24, 2018. Products which could be impacted include shampoo, refrigerators and fruits and nuts.

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