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Hemp Expected to Be Legalized in US, Sparking Market Growth

Hemp Expected to Be Legalized in US, Sparking Market Growth

Dec 18, 2018

Experts predict that the move will make hemp a household name across industries and that manufacturers will rush to join the growing hemp/CBD market.

Hemp Expected to Be Legalized in US, Sparking Market Growth

Pam Busiek Discusses Tariffs, Testing and More

Dec 10, 2018

The ICMAD president and CEO sat down with Cosmetics & Toiletries at BeautyPress Spotlight NYC.

Health Canada Links Talc to Ovarian Cancer, Lung Damage

Health Canada Links Talc to Ovarian Cancer, Lung Damage

Dec 7, 2018

A Health Canada preliminary screening assessment has flagged the ingredient as potentially harmful to health and has recommended its addition to the country's Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. This alert comes after recent high-profile lawsuits concerning talcum powder and cancer diagnoses.

Health Canada Links Talc to Ovarian Cancer, Lung Damage

Crodarom Renews Halal Certification

Nov 28, 2018

The certification came after an audit by the Halal Certification Swiss company, and encompasses Crodarom’s complete manufacturing site in the south of France.

Health Canada Links Talc to Ovarian Cancer, Lung Damage

China Edges Closer to Cruelty-free with Leaping Bunny Pilot Program

Nov 22, 2018

Bulldog Skincare and other Leaping Bunny brands will now be able to manufacture products inside China without facing post-market testing.

CIR Conclusion (continued)

CIR Conclusion (continued)

Nov 16, 2018 | Bart Heldreth, Ph.D., Cosmetic Ingredient Review Washington, D.C.

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel's discussion on parabens continues in this installment, exclusive to the C&T digital edition.

CIR Conclusion: Parabens Are Safe

CIR Conclusion: Parabens Are Safe

Nov 16, 2018 | Bart Heldreth, Ph.D., Cosmetic Ingredient Review Washington, D.C.

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has reviewed the safety of parabens several times, most recently in September 2018. Here, Bart Heldreth, Ph.D., executive director of the CIR, shares the panel's findings and provides context for them.

Measuring Europes Microplastic Response

Measuring Europe's Microplastic Response

Nov 12, 2018 | Chris Flower, Ph.D., and Emma Meredith, Ph.D., CTPA, London

Microplastics, and their use in cosmetics and personal care, have been a topic of discussion and regulation in recent years. Here, authors review the European personal care industry's response to microplastic research and controversy, from proactive measures to what comes next.

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.

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