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White House Proposes US FDA Slim-down
Jun 25, 2018
A new proposal from the Trump administration would alter the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's name and remove food safety from its purview, among other changes.
EU Announces Extra Duties for US Cosmetics, Flavor and Fragrance Imports
Jun 22, 2018
The move is in response to the Trump administration’s 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, including U.S. cosmetics, steel and aluminum products, agricultural goods and various terpene oils.
California and Canada Move to End Animal Testing for Cosmetics
Jun 21, 2018
The final outcomes of these moves remain to be seen, but one thing is certain: not every market is on the same page. This could either spell out a larger drive for global harmony or settle into irreconcilable differences.
Pigment Red 4 Makes Canada's Ingredient Hotlist
Jun 20, 2018
This month, Pigment Red 4 was added to Canada's Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist and amendments were made regarding preservatives, among other changes.
US FDA Pushes Sunscreen Reform on Three Fronts
May 22, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced three new efforts to advance its framework for sun protection products including Maximal Usage Trials (MUsT)—just ahead of summer vacation and in line with #DontFryDay.
Over 3500 P&G Products are now Included Within SmartLabel
May 21, 2018
"The addition of these products is indicative of P&G's transparency goals—previously announced via Ambition 2030—"to help people make informed choices by providing ingredient information in a way that is clear, reliable and accessible."
U.S. FDA Investigates B. cepacian Complex Outbreak Linked to Personal Care
May 9, 2018
A no-rinse foam cleanser has been linked to at least 10 confirmed cases of Burkholderia cepacia complex; Shadow Holdings dba Bocchi Laboratories has voluntarily recalled the product as the FDA investigates.
Hawaii to Ban Certain Sunscreen Chemicals
May 4, 2018
Legislation was passed by the Hawaii state senate that, if signed by the governor, would prohibit the sale of sunscreen products containing certain ingredients. This move was in response to research showing their potential damage to coral reefs.
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.
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
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
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.
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