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Cyclic silicones and microplastics face bans under REACH but both contribute to the aesthetics and performance of color cosmetics.
How Cyclic Silicone and Microplastic Bans Impact Color Cosmetic Formulating
Cyclic silicones and microplastics face bans under REACH but both contribute to the aesthetics and performance of color cosmetics. This article describes these bans and what replacing them means for color cosmetic formulating.
Apr 1st, 2024
Notable changes in the Asia-Pacific region include adjustments to cosmetic ingredient technical standard and cosmetic pre-market management.
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Children’s Cosmetics, Toothpaste, Personalized Products, Ingredients, E-commerce and More
Notable changes in the Asia-Pacific region include adjustments to cosmetic ingredient technical standards and cosmetic pre-market management.
Feb 1st, 2024
The manufacturing facility for each of your products must be registered with the FDA, so check with your contract manufacturers to make sure they are fully compliant. A contract manufacturer that makes products for more than one brand owner only needs one registration with the FDA. That registration must include the details of all the products made for the U.S. market in that facility.
A Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) Compliance Checklist
Your proactive work to ensure compliance will help the industry move forward, increase consumer trust and loyalty and strengthen your own business.
Oct 18th, 2023
This article provides regulatory updates primarily in China and India, as well as Thailand and South Korea. Topics include formula submissions, new ingredients/safety, Korean standards, India cosmetics rules and more.
Formulas, New Ingredients/Safety, South Korean Standards, India Rules 2020 and More
This article provides regulatory updates primarily in China and India, as well as Thailand and South Korea. Topics include formula submissions, new ingredients/safety, Korean standards, India cosmetics rules and more.
Sep 29th, 2023
Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with a few exceptions, has no requirements for cosmetics to be labeled with either a manufacturing date, “best by” use date or PAO. Manufacturers are held responsible for making sure their products are safe.
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.
Sep 29th, 2023
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The Preservative Quagmire
In this commentary, consultant Steve Schnittger, Ph.D., previously the vice president of global microbiology and fermentation in R&D for the Estée Lauder Cos., shares his thoughts and suggestions about preservation — a major pain point for the industry.
Aug 29th, 2023
This article was provided by Chemlinked and compiles information on the major countries that have regulations on fragrance allergen labeling and their specific labeling requirements.
[updated] Fragrance Allergen Labeling Requirements in 7 Regions + 45 EU Additions
This article from Chemlinked compiles information on major regions with regulations for fragrance allergen labeling and their requirements. Legislation in progress also is mentioned. [Update: On July 26, 2023, the EU added 45 new entries to the Annex.]
Jun 21st, 2023
In short, AB 2771 is a complete ban up and down the supply chain on the intentional inclusion of PFAS chemicals in cosmetic products, and companies have a little under two years to prepare for and comply with the ban. Here's how.
What California’s PFAS Law Could Mean for the Cosmetics Industry Nationwide
While it is not entirely possible to avoid potential litigation, companies can reduce their risk of suit by paying close attention to labelling, advertising and other representations about the safety, contents and ESG impacts of their products.
May 16th, 2023
In response to the FDA's proposed ten cent per pound fee increase, Dobos explains how the price has not been adjusted since 2005 and represents an approximately 30% increase.
Dobos Responds to U.S. FDA's Proposed Color Additive Fee Increase
Considering the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) proposed ten cent per pound fee increase on color additives, Dobos responds here noting that the price has not changed since 2005 but it also represents an approximately 30% increase.
Nov 9th, 2022
Recent stories from the FDA include 5000 lbs of eye shadow that were seized en route to Washington state, Unilever recalling dry shampoo and the appointment of Norman Birenbaum in the FDA.
FDA Roundup: Cosmetics Seized, Unilever Recall, Cannabis/Public Health Hire and More
Recent stories from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration include: 5,000 lbs of eye shadow seized en route to Washington state, Unilever recalling dry shampoo, the appointment of cannabis expert Norman Birenbaum as public health advisor, and more.
Nov 3rd, 2022
This article describes recent regulatory activities in the EU/UK cosmetic ingredient industry. CMRs, animal test alternatives, ingredient data, fragrance standards and more are addressed.
EU/UK Regulatory Update: CMRs, NAMs to Replace Animal Tests and More
This article describes recent regulatory activities in the EU/UK cosmetic ingredient industry. CMRs, animal test alternatives, ingredient data, fragrance standards and more are addressed.
Oct 26th, 2022
This two-part series concludes with a look at the current global regulatory environment for natural color additives; Part I covered the U.S. market. It also examines the unique chemistry of naturally derived colors, their limitations and their benefits.
Red Tape and Golden Opportunities in Natural Cosmetic Colorants Part II
This two-part series concludes with a look at the current global regulatory environment for natural color additives; Part I covered the U.S. market. It also examines the unique chemistry of naturally derived colors, their limitations and their benefits.
Oct 26th, 2022
This article summarizes the latest regulatory updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics market and outlines new ingredients and CBD ingredient regulations.
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Testing, Clean Beauty, Personalization, CBD, Ingredient Restrictions and More
This article summarizes the latest regulatory updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics market and outlines new ingredients and CBD ingredient regulations.
Oct 26th, 2022
In the case of fluctuating PET results for w/o products, it can be useful to increase the number of samples to verify the results.
Determining Preservative Efficacy in W/O Formulas, Part II: Making Microbiological Safety Assessments
The relevance of microbiological tests for w/o formulas has been questioned, mandating a more holistic approach. This second article in a series examines the failure rate of PETs for w/o products but looks at why this does not mean insufficient stability.
Oct 5th, 2022
Midway through 2022, the Asia-Pacific region has undergone regulatory changes ranging from children's cosmetics to ingredient updates which includes safety and technical standards for cosmetics (STSC), an updated halal logo and COVID-19 policies.
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: STSC 2022, Halal, COVID-19 Policy Response and More
Midway through 2022, the Asia-Pacific region has undergone regulatory changes ranging from children's cosmetics to ingredient updates which includes safety and technical standards for cosmetics (STSC), an updated halal logo and COVID-19 policies.
Sep 1st, 2022
The CTPA aims to ensure debates over regulatory changes result in risk-based, science-led approaches to cosmetic safety.
European Regulatory Update: Ingredients, Plastic Tax and More
As discussed in June 2022, the EU and UK have undergone regulatory changes with specific ingredients. Updates to those ingredient regulations are outlined here, in addition to plastic packaging taxes, nanoparticle definitions and more.
Sep 1st, 2022
This two-part series will explore the current regulatory environment for color additives in the U.S. (Part I) and global (Part II) cosmetic markets. It will also examine the unique chemistry of naturally derived colors and their benefits.
Red Tape and Golden Opportunities in Natural Cosmetic Colorants, Part I
This two-part series will explore the current regulatory environment for color additives in the U.S. (Part I) and global (Part II) cosmetic markets. It will also examine the unique chemistry of naturally derived colors and their benefits.
Aug 31st, 2022
In this article, the author outlines important questions formulators should ask in terms of background information for the botanical ingredients they are sourcing. Example ingredient choices also are flagged that may cause unforeseen problems related to the clean, ethical and responsible beauty movements.
Keeping Cosmetics in Check: Where the Proverbial ‘Buck’ Stops in Botanicals
In this article, the author outlines important questions formulators should ask in terms of background information for the botanical ingredients they are sourcing.
Jul 1st, 2022
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