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Registrar Corp. Expands Global Reach for Cosmetic Compliance with Acquisition of PCR Group

Expanding its global reach, Registrar Corp, a leader in cosmetics compliance, has acquired Personal Care Regulatory (PCR) Group, a UK- and Ireland-based company specializing in cosmetic regulatory, toxicology and compliance services.

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Croda Beauty Highlights PFAS-free Peptides, Commits to Complete Portfolio Transition by 2026

"By eliminating substances like TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) from our peptide synthesis processes, we prioritize both consumer safety and sustainability," Croda Beauty explained.

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BASF Achieves Cosmetic Ingredient Notification for Symbiocell in China

The ingredient was developed in response to growing consumer demand for sensitive skin care solutions, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

Washington state would be the twelfth on the growing list of U.S. states banning animal testing for cosmetics.

[update] Washington State Enacts Animal Testing Ban

H.B. 1097 makes it unlawful for manufacturers to sell a cosmetic that was developed using animal testing.

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FDA Proposes MoCRA-mandated Tests to Detect Asbestos in Talc-containing Cosmetics

On Dec. 26, 2024, the FDA proposed test methods by which cosmetic manufacturers would be required by MoCRA to assess talc-containing products for asbestos, along with enforcement provisions.

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CTPA to Parliament: 7 Ways to Help Grow the Beauty Sector

During a Parliamentary reception, the CTPA presented to an agenda to help the personal care and beauty sector to grow sustainably in the next five years and beyond. It covers five pillars: essentiality, regulation, science, sustainability and business.

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Cosmetic Valley, Go4Cosmetics Reveal 10 Strategies for Elected Officials to Boost SMEs, European Cosmetics Sector

Cosmetic Valley and Go4Cosmetics have published 10 strategies intended for elected officials and their administrations to adapt regulatory frameworks and support SMEs in beauty in their quest for innovation, and to boost the European cosmetics sector.

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Safety Alerts: Drunk Elephant's 'Mix-up,' 285 European Cosmetics with Banned Ingredients, Dynarex Extended Recall

This round-up highlights recent cosmetic safety alerts/recalls. These include: Drunk Elephant's ingredient "mix-up," ECHA's findings that 6% of ~4,500 cosmetics reviewed contained banned ingredients, and Dynarex's recall extension over possible asbestos.

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Two New Reasons to Reexamine PFAS Safety, Exposure: Pregnancy and Sleep

Two recent studies have raised new alarm over PFAS. One found higher levels of PFAS in pregnant women who use cosmetics. The other associated sleep disruption with PFAS in young adults. These findings add to the public outcry over "forever chemicals."

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Fees Increased on U.S. FDA Color Additive Certification; Here's What You'll Pay

"The color certification process for synthetic organic colorants is an important aspect of color additive regulations that is unique to the United States," notes industry expert Kelly Dobos. "This fee had remarkably not been raised in nearly 20 years."

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FDA Warns Consumers: Undisclosed Steroid in Skin-Cap Skin/Scalp Treatment Spray, Do Not Use

Per the agency, testing identified a high-potency glucocorticosteroid in the aerosol spray product that is not disclosed on the label or packaging. As such, consumers are warned not to use the products.

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[video] How Well Do We Know Our Beauty Ingredients? ChemForward, Sephora, Ulta, The Honest Company, Credo Beauty and More Have Some Answers.

Through its Know Better, Do Better (KBDB) Collaborative, in partnership with retailers and ingredient suppliers, Chemforward has released findings aggregating individual reports with the aim to set clear standards for cosmetic ingredient safety.

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[updated] Could UV Affect Benzene Formation? New Findings in BPO Acne, Rosacea Products

Of some 111 OTC drug products taken from retail shelves and tested at room temperature, 34%, including brands such as Clearasil, CVS Health, La Roche-Posay and Proactiv, exceeded the FDA's conditional benzene limit. The PCPC weighed in on these findings.

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Has DSM-Firmenich Put Us on a Path to a New U.S. Sunscreen Approval?

DSM-Firmenich has submitted its Parsol Shield (INCI: Bemotrizinol) UV filter to the FDA for review in hopes of earning it a GRASE status and inclusion in the U.S. OTC Sunscreen Monograph. This would be the first new sunscreen added in 25 years.

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Safety Alerts: Dynarex Baby Powder, Phthalates in Children, Proposed CBD Ban, 1,4-Dioxane Restriction in NY

Recent weeks have seen a flurry of activity related to cosmetic ingredient safety, including concerns for: asbestos in talc, phthalates in children, CBD's potential reproductive toxicity and the persistence of 1,4-dioxane in the environment.

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Could the FDA's Delay to Rule on 3 Hand Soap Ingredients Spell Trouble for the Industry?

In a letter to the FDA, GSPI urged the agency to ban 3 antibacterial ingredients that have been in limbo for years. The NGO fears this delay could harm consumers as they keep using the ingredients. C&T fears it opens the industry to new scrutiny.

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[both parts now live!] MoCRA in Action: Current Status, Pitfalls and New Insights — Free Two-part Digital Roundtable

MoCRA's implementation is just under way and already uncovering companies' growing pains and pitfalls. The good news is the FDA is eager to help, according to experts in this 2-part Digital Roundtable, sponsored by NSF. Register now to watch.

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Legal Briefs: 18 Product Alerts in Europe, J&J Ups Talc Offer $1.1 B, Tattoo Pigment Recall, Coppertone Class Action Dropped

This legal briefing includes 18 product citations in Europe for fragrance allergens/prohibited substances; J&J's raised talc settlement offer; a tattoo pigment recalled for microbe contamination; and a dropped class action against Coppertone.