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EU Draws the Line on Endocrine Disruptors

EU Draws the Line on Endocrine Disruptors

May 2, 2018

The European Union (EU) has set scientific criteria for endocrine-disrupting materials. While determined in the context of plant-protection products, these criteria relate to cosmetics not only in the cultivation of plant-derived materials, but also in review of previously SCCS-approved Category 2 CMRs.

EU Draws the Line on Endocrine Disruptors

ICMAD Confirms Support of Cosmetic Ingredient Review

May 1, 2018

ICMAD, along with its more than 900-member companies, has announced their support of the efforts of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel and the statement issued by its executive director Bart Heldreth, Ph.D., that the claims laid out by Women’s Voices for the Earth are erroneous

How EU Regulations Influence Fragrance in Cosmetics

How EU Regulations Influence Fragrance in Cosmetics

May 1, 2018 | Helena Eixarch and David Andrew, TSGE Consulting Ltd., Knaresborough, U.K.

Consumer safety is at the forefront of product development, as shown by this overview of how the EU regulates fragrance in cosmetics. *Adapted with permission from Perfumer & Flavorist.

Navigating Cosmetic Claims in the Digital Age

Navigating Cosmetic Claims in the Digital Age

Apr 18, 2018

Cosmetic claims are unavoidable and play a key role in the marketing of a product—however, they must follow certain standards to ensure that consumers are not misled.

Laying Down the Law: Global Regulatory Frameworks

Laying Down the Law: Global Regulatory Frameworks

Apr 16, 2018

Shifting regulations have much of the world looking to follow Europe's example. Here, what to consider as you move forward in the regulatory process.

Laying Down the Law: Global Regulatory Frameworks

FDA to Hold Public Meeting In Preparation of ICCR Meeting

Apr 11, 2018

Information gathered from the public meeting will help the FDA prepare for the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation-12 (ICCR-12) meeting to be held July 10-12, 2018, in Tokyo, Japan.

Laying Down the Law: Global Regulatory Frameworks

AmorePacific Apologizes for Contaminated Cosmetics

Mar 28, 2018

AmorePacific stated that refunds will be available at stores nationwide for consumers who purchased the contaminated products.

Laying Down the Law: Global Regulatory Frameworks

South Korea Aims for Cosmetic Expansion

Mar 7, 2018

The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced that it will form a new council of ASEAN member countries by 2019, with the goal of establishing cosmetic industry regulations in the region so that South Korean companies can fare better in the ASEAN market.

Words from Wiechers on Naturals

Words from Wiechers on 'Naturals'

Mar 5, 2018 | Tony O'Lenick, Jr., and the late Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D.

In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the late Johann challenges us to question the concept of natural, as its meaning has become distorted.

FDA Updates CFSAN Education Resource Library

FDA Updates CFSAN Education Resource Library

Feb 28, 2018

Designed for personal and professional use, the library covers cosmetic safety, dietary supplements, food safety, nutrition and industry information such as food defense.

FDA Updates CFSAN Education Resource Library

China Releases Draft Rules on the Classification of Cosmetics

Feb 28, 2018

Previous classifications—which were more than 20-years old—failed to fully reflect recent developments or meet regulatory needs. While they will remain effective, detailed classifications will be added for the purposes of “filling, registration, administration and statistics of cosmetics.”

FDA Updates CFSAN Education Resource Library

ICMAD President and CEO Releases Statement on Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2018

Feb 27, 2018

ICMAD president and CEO Pam Busiek notes that the organization has begun reviewing the draft legislation, and will provide feedback by the deadline.

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