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UPDATED: FDA Bans 24 Antiseptic Ingredients Including Triclosan
Jan 8, 2018
Along with triclosan, the FDA has banned 23 other ingredients used in health care antiseptics, finding their safety and efficacy insufficient.
Eco-Friendly Biosurfactant Regulations Drive Market Growth
Jan 4, 2018
Marine biosurfactants are turning into a trend due to their therapeutic properties. However, the main driver of this market is government regulation, developing a set of rules for product safety.
UPDATE: Claire's Recalls Glitter Cosmetics After Asbestos Allegations
Dec 29, 2017
Claire's, a retailer aimed at young girls and teenagers, has recalled several glitter-containing products after allegations surfaced that they contain asbestos.
FDA Weighs in on Holographic Cosmetics
Dec 12, 2017 | Brooke Schleehauf
Holographic, iridescent and other special effect color additives have been allowed to shine in recent consumer trends. Click through for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's take on how these additives are regulated.
EU Responds to Peanut Safety Concerns
Dec 7, 2017
In the interest of safety, the European Commission has limited the use of peanut oil and hydrolyzed wheat proteins in cosmetics.
Australian Chemical Reform in Action
Dec 1, 2017 | Ric Williams, ASCC Technical Committee
The Australian government released a proposal to change its national chemical notification scheme earlier this year, which will include a ban on animal testing. Interestingly, it allows for risk-based regulation.
FDA Sets Regulatory Framework for Regenerative Biological Therapies
Nov 16, 2017
It's a sign of the times when technology and innovation hit a point where the U.S. Food and Drug Administration must stop and write new rules to ensure consumer safety. That time, with respect to regenerative biological therapies, is now.
Cosmetovigilance Connections: Safety and Concerns Over Light-cured Gel Nails
Nov 16, 2017 | Chris Flower and Emma Meredith, Ph.D., Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association, London
Cosmetovigilance is necessary for the prevention of potentially undesirable effects from cosmetic products. In relation, UV light used to cure gel manicures is one area with which the CTPA and British Society for Cutaneous Allergy are concerned.
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[podcast] Sizing up Nanotechnology in Cosmetics
Nov 13, 2017 | Jennifer Novoseletsky
Learn why size matters in an exclusive interview podcast with Russ Walters, Ph.D., of Johnson & Johnson, where he reviews nanoparticles and nanotechnology, among other concepts, within cosmetics.
Grant Receives Halal Certification
Nov 3, 2017
Maintaining hundreds of products and INCI ingredients, Grant Industries is now officially halal certified. This certification is in demand across nearly every country globally and the company is working to fulfill the industry need.
BASF is FONAP's Newest Supporting Member
Nov 2, 2017
"Becoming an official supporter of FONAP is an important signal for BASF in its ongoing efforts to foster sustainable oil palm products."
Korean Regulatory Update 2017: Get Authorized
Oct 11, 2017 | Ben Teoh, Contributing Consultant, Penang, Malaysia
As an update to our 2013 coverage of Korean Cosmetic Regulations, here, author and consultant Ben Teoh provides another look at the current status of cosmetic regulations this region.
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