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FDA Recalls: 24 Benzene Reports + 1 Off-taste Toothpaste Account
Since mid-April 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration highlighted 24 cosmetic recalls due to benzene content and one toothpaste recall for "off-taste." Here's a rundown.
Regional
Gen Alpha Anti-aging Skin Care Ban Under Consideration in California
Claims/Labeling
BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division, Prompted by P&G, Calls Out Unilever's Degree Advanced Deodorant Claims
Latest
Eco/Sustainable
Walmart, Target Flagged for 'Deceptive' Reef-friendly Sunscreen Claims
Walmart and Target have both been hit with proposed class actions over "reef friendly" sunscreen claims due the their organic UV filters, consumer perception and fluctuating evidence over coral bleaching. What direction should formulators take?
Magazine
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Toothpaste, TEA, Ingredient Amendments, Labeling, Vietnam’s Overhaul, PFAS and More
This article explores new cosmetic ingredient identifications and adjustments in the Asia-Pacific regions. China, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and New Zealand regulatory changes throughout 2023 and into 2024 are discussed.
Sponsored
JD Jojoba Oil: Redefining Skincare Excellence – Download Data
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Consumers/Market
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
The settlement resolves claims of benzene contamination in the Suave 24-hr Protection Powder Aerosol Antiperspirant and Fresh Aerosol Antiperspirant.
Event Coverage
PCPC to Unravel Misinformation, MoCRA, Claims Testing and More at NYSCC Suppliers' Day
During NY SCC Suppliers' Day, to be held May 1-2, 2024, at the Javits Center in NY, the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) will host a separately ticketed session on cosmetic regulation on May 2. Topics will include INCI, GMPs, MoCRA, safety and more.
Safety
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
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.