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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.
Claims/Labeling
Sephora Wiped Clean of Alleged Misleading 'Clean Beauty' Claims
Safety
Correction: Hair Products Recalled, Grande Cosmetics Settles and Sephora/Target 'Clean' Beauty Suits Continue
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Claims/Labeling
Cosmex AI Takes Regulatory Compliance for Cosmetics to the Next Level
Those who were wondering how artificial intelligence (AI) might take cosmetic product development to the next level now have their answer. Cosmex AI can scan 30,000+ ingredients to instantly indicate if a product complies with regulators or retailers.
Magazine
Lessons in Labeling from Gefilte Fish
This article discusses manufacturing and expiration date regulations that should be incorporated into the cosmetics industry. The ideas for these regulations are inspired by a jar of gefilte fish eaten by the author.
Claims/Labeling
FDA Finalizes Guidance on DTC Drug, Biologicals Promotional Labeling
While cosmetics are not drugs, the industry could take inspiration from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) guidance from the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion on labeling direct-to-consumer (DTC) drugs and biological products.
Sponsored
PrimalHyal™ 50 Life, the virtuous revolution for Hyaluronic Acid
PrimalHyal™ 50 Life, the virtuous revolution for Hyaluronic Acid and the skin barrier. Givaudan Active Beauty unveils PrimalHyal™ 50 Life, a transformational sustainability breakthrough in Hyaluronic Acid production.
Claims/Labeling
ASA Rules Wild Cosmetics Deodorant Claims are Misleading
The UK-registered Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) upheld its ruling that a Dec. 2, 2022, YouTube ad and information posted on the website of deodorant manufacturer Wild Cosmetics misled consumers. The ad can no longer appear in the original form.
Safety
Benzene, Methanol and Lead Headline Recent Class Actions and FDA Alerts
Methanol in hand sanitizers and lead in a baby skin care are cited in the latest U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall notices, while benzene content in dry shampoo and spray sunscreens persists among class action suits. Following is a roundup.
Animal Alternatives
Canada Set to Ban Animal Testing for Cosmetics, Body Shop Responds
The Canadian government's proposed amendments in Budget 2023 will prohibit the sale of cosmetics that rely on new animal testing data or display misleading product labeling pertaining to animal testing.
Claims/Labeling
Tighter Rules Now in Effect for USDA Organic Seal of Approval
The goal is to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening organic control systems, improving farm to market traceability and providing robust enforcement of USDA Organic regulations.
Safety
Unilever, J&J, Olaplex and L'Oreal Still Treading Legal Waters Over Lilial, Benzene
Olaplex, Redken, OGX, Dove, Nexxus, Suave, Tigi and Tresemmé brands are still making headlines as they tread legal waters over alleged Lilial and benzene content. Following are recent updates.
Claims/Labeling
John Paul Mitchell Hit with Suit Alleging False 'No Animal Testing' Claim
John Paul Mitchell Systems is facing a class action suit alleging its "no animal testing" promise was broken to meet regulatory requirements in China to gain access to the market.
Claims/Labeling
'Reef Friendly' Claims Put Hain Celestial, Hawaiian Tropic in the Hot Seat
While Edgewell's Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen was dismissed from the alleged deceptive claim of "reef friendly," Hain Celestial's Alba Botanica is still in the hot seat. How are reef safe claims being interpreted?