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Rethinking the Nature of Cosmetics – Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Legislation Proposed in Wake of Asbestos Allegations
Feb 9, 2018
New legislation has been proposed to the U.S. House of Representatives after children's and tween's product retailer Claire's recalled several cosmetic products thought to contain asbestos.
The Body Shop Urges Canadian Animal Testing Ban
Jan 29, 2018
The Canadian government is currently reviewing a ban on cosmetic animal testing, and is being lobbied by consumer brand The Body Shop.
FDA Begins Expediting Recall Information
Jan 23, 2018
The agency is increasing transparency in the product recall process.
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.