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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The UK and EU have made robust regulatory changes due to recently trending ingredient concerns. Updated guidances for lilial, DHA and cyclic silicones are outlined here, along with other regional updates.

European Regulatory Update: UK and EU Ingredient Management

The UK and EU have made robust regulatory changes due to recently trending ingredient concerns. Updated guidances for lilial, DHA and cyclic silicones are outlined here, along with other regional updates.

These differences are examined in terms of whether they appear to impact the safety of cosmetics in the given regions. In the author's view: they don't. Described here are examples of differences in cosmetic regulations in three regions.

Keeping Cosmetics in Check: Do Cosmetic Regulations Make a Difference?

Described here are examples of differences in cosmetic regulations in three regions. These differences are examined in terms of whether they appear to impact the safety of cosmetics in the given regions. In the author's view: they don't.

As the first quarter of 2022 came to a close, several regulatory changes were announced in the Asia-Pacific region. Following is an overview, which includes ingredient restrictions, claims guidelines, adverse reactions and more.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: GMPs, Safety, Ingredient Restrictions, Claims and More

As the first quarter of 2022 came to a close, several regulatory changes were announced in the Asia-Pacific region. Following is an overview, which includes ingredient restrictions, claims guidelines, adverse reactions and more.

Initially designated as drugs in the U.S., sunscreens have been stifled under regulations and bureaucracy. This article reviews how it came to this, where current regulations stand and proposes a few “pipe dream” solutions.

Sunscreens and Pipe Dreams for their Regulation in the US

Initially designated as drugs in the U.S., sunscreens have been stifled under regulations and bureaucracy. This article reviews how it came to this, where current regulations stand and proposes a few “pipe dream” solutions.

In parallel with the Green Deal, the EU will outline sustainability measures and crack down on packaging waste, plastics and green claims. This column provides and overview, along with a brief look at microbiome claims.

European Regulatory Update: EGD, Packaging and Green Claims

In parallel with the Green Deal, the EU will outline sustainability measures and crackdown on packaging waste, plastics and green claims. This column provides an overview, along with a brief look at microbiome claims.

Why is body odor generally considered bad? Some suggest it is a modern 'invention' of advertising. The present article explores perceptions of body odor, advances in AP/deo development and the impact of COVID-19 on AP/deo use.

Keeping Cosmetics in Check: APs/Deos—Truly Essential or Marketing Hype?

Why is body odor generally considered bad? Some suggest it is a modern “invention” of advertising. The present article explores perceptions of body odor, advances in AP/deo development and the impact of COVID-19 on AP/deo use.

Following previous Chinese regulatory updates, the author herein presents updated revisions from the fourth quarter of 2021. These revisions relate to cutting down excessive packaging, GMPs, monitoring adverse reactions, animal test alternatives and more.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Regulations Refined—GMPs, Children's Cosmetics, Animal Testing and More in China

Following previous Chinese regulatory updates, the author herein presents updated revisions from the fourth quarter of 2021. These revisions relate to cutting down excessive packaging, GMPs, monitoring adverse reactions, animal test alternatives and more.

One of the biggest causes of skin aging is UV exposure, making SPF almost a requirement for anti-aging creams. Here, the author describes how SPF regulations led to sun protection claims on anti-aging products; he also posits whether they are pertinent.

Keeping Cosmetics in Check: SPF in Anti-aging Products

One of the biggest causes of skin aging is UV exposure, making SPF almost a requirement for anti-aging creams. Here, the author describes how SPF regulations led to sun protection claims on anti-aging products; he also posits whether they are pertinent.

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Stirring Debate: Methylene Blue for Reef-safe Sunscreens?

Methylene blue was previously covered for its potential as an alternative "reef safe" sunscreen. This stirred some debate among readers, as the following excerpts from their comments reveal. See what you think.

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Words from Wiechers: Is Cosmetic Science Really 'Bad'? Part II: Scum of the Earth

This edition of Words from Wiechers debates: Are claims on cosmetic products exaggerated? While Wiechers presents strong points, column editor Tony O'Lenick believes that by and large, cosmetic companies are very conscious not to alienate consumers by making wild claims.

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EU Restriction on DHA to Minimally Impact Self-tanners

Self-tanning products in the EU will now be limited to a maximum of 10% DHA. Some consumer products are not likely to be affected because they use much lower levels of DHA (1-3%) to gradually develop color.

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From 'Clean' to 'Safe' Cosmetics: How EU/UK Regulations Can Shift the Parlance Toward Health—A Commentary

This article outlines how regulators in the EU and UK have put measures into place to assure consumers of product safety, particularly in relation to endocrine disruptors. It also proposes communicating to consumers the extent to which products are tested to shift the parlance from "clean" to "safe."

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European Regulatory Update: Greenwashing, Endocrine Disruptors and PFAS

There are robust regulations in Europe regarding chemicals that seem to be based on persistence rather than the analysis of harmful effects. Here, the author highlights regulatory updates in the EU and UK with regard to environmental claims, chemical strategies and more, including endocrine disruptors and PFAS.

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