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China Regulatory Update: Prohibited Ingredients, Labeling and Children's Cosmetics

From March to August 2021, China introduced a series of new and key regulations, indicating the full implementation of its new cosmetic regulatory framework. Following are brief updates.

Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D.

Words from Wiechers: The Term Cosmeceuticals is No Longer Sustainable

"We really cannot differentiate between a cosmetic and a drug if we accept the fact that a claim made for the product can determine to which category it belongs," Wiechers criticizes, in this "Words from Wiechers."

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European Regulatory Update: Siloxanes, Microplastics and the Green Deal

As the UK has undergone regulatory changes in the beginning of 2021, there have been additional propositions to the REACH regulation concerning cyclic siloxanes and microplastics. Explained herein are the key ingredients and chemicals under review, and what potential changes could mean for cosmetic formulations. Additionally, future regulatory insights such as the European Green Deal are explored.

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Asia-Pacific Regulatory: Update Regional Reforms

From the beginning of this year to mid-March 2021, China, South Korea and India updated several important cosmetic regulations. Provided here are brief overviews of these updates and requirements in the Asia-Pacific region including safety, animal testing, manufacturing and more.

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Confounding Labels: One ‘Natural’ = 100+ ‘Chemicals’

As most formulators are aware, creating a product with three or more botanicals in it means a final formula containing more than 200 chemicals. How is this better for skin? It's not, according to this commentary.

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PCPC/FDA Briefing: VOCs, CBD, PFAs, Talc and the Safe Cosmetics Act

VOCs, CBD, 1,4-dioxane, talc, transparency, PFAs, formaldehyde, allergens and the Safe Cosmetics Act are among the top current areas of focus for the PCPC and FDA. These and other topics were discussed during the PCPC's virtual summit, held May 11-13, 2021.

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Microbiome Claims: Should Pre-, Pro- and Postbiotic Skin Care Be Regulated?

This paper debates whether microbiome-focused skin care and claims should be regulated, and the questions this raises. It demonstrates the complexity of such products from a safety, efficacy, regulatory and marketing standpoint, begging the question of whether it is time to set standards.

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New Year, New Regulations: Brexit and UK Cosmetic Legislation

When Jan. 1, 2021 arrived, it was the start of updated and revised regulations in the European Union (EU); specifically, in the United Kingdom (UK). Herein, the author delves into UK regulatory updates, which include Responsible Person(s), labeling and more.

With consumers and investors pushing companies for public statements related to ESG, new risk exposure emerges.

10 Beauty Regulatory & Litigation Concerns for 2021

Which issues should cosmetics and personal care professionals keep on their radars?

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Regulating Risk: Fragrance Safety for the 21st Century

Clear-cut guidance has been given to establish fragrance safety based on RIFM’s scientific assessment and IFRA’s standards. This article elucidates the work of the fragrance industry to mitigate sensitization and assure the safety of its products.

Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D.

Words from Wiechers: Is Cosmetic Science Really 'Bad'?

In this month's "Words from Wiechers" series, we learn about a metric to evaluate cosmetic science and related claims: The Baloney Detection Kit.

Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D.

Words from Wiechers: A Smelly Business

In this month's "Words from Wiechers" series, we focus on cosmetic regulation, risk/benefit analysis and public education as exemplified through the 7th Amendment to the European Cosmetic Directive and the mandate for fragrance allergen disclosures on product labels.

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Halal Cosmetics – Control of Ingredients

With the growing demand for halal cosmetics, our informative white paper explains the halal requirements and the complexities of what goes into bringing a product to market

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Certified 'True': Green Virtues in Beauty, Part II

Many cosmetic brands have adopted green and sustainable practices that minimize harm to living entities, i.e., cruelty-free and eco-friendly, while offering “clean” transparency. This second installment in a two-part series covers these practices, along with related certifying agencies and programs.

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Natural Advocate: USDA BioPreferred Label Quantifies Bio-based Claims

The 2008 Farm Bill directed the USDA to develop a voluntary certification and labeling program for bio-based products to spur economic development, create new jobs and provide new markets for farm commodities. The resulting USDA BioPreferred Program, described here, was the result and labels the actual percentage of a product’s bio-based content to support consumers in their purchasing choices.

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Cosmetics, Ketchup and Formula Simplicity

"I like it that ketchup still tastes the same to me as it did when [I was a child]. ... I feel reassured that many unnecessary ingredients have not been added. As a cosmetic scientist, while I appreciate when new ingredients improve products, I would feel better if we crafted them without unnecessary additions."

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Second Nature: Sustainability as the Outgrowth of Naturals, A Commentary

Personal care consumers increasingly demand natural products but these are not always sustainable, especially considering the broader principles of this doctrine. This paper is a commentary on natural products and ingredients, certifications and innovations to advance this category in the context of UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Certified 'True': Food Virtues in Beauty, Part I

In relation, consumer belief in third-party endorsements has given rise to certification programs to reinforce claims; these are explored here in the first of a two-part series. More cosmetics on the market not only contain popular food ingredients, but also carry popular claims from the food industry, such as organic and halal.

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