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Unilever U.S. is recalling these products out of an abundance of caution. Unilever has received no reports of adverse events to date relating to this recall.

Unilever Recalls Dry Shampoos for Possible Elevated Benzene Levels

Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head) and TRESemmé dry shampoos are among the brands cited for concerns.

A recent class-action lawsuit emerged with Unilever and Conopco Inc. for its TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo for containing DMDM hydantoin, which is believed to cause hair loss and scalp irritation for consumers.

Unilever’s TRESemmé Shampoo Alleged to Cause Irritation, Hair Loss

A recent class-action lawsuit has emerged against Unilever/Conopco Inc. for its TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo due to reports of DMDM hydantoin content allegedly causing hair loss and scalp irritation.

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California Questions Safety of Anthraquinone

OEHHA, the lead organization for the implementation of Proposition 65 in California has once again extended the closing date for public comment regarding its intent to list anthraquinone.

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Animal-safety Organizations Oppose REACH

REACH, one of the EU's largest pieces of legislation, has been called into question by many who believe that the legislation will endanger a number of animals...

'It’s certainly true that the study’s authors looked at packaging samples and found some of these samples contained chemicals they suspect to have metabolism-disrupting effects....just not the shampoo bottles.'

Latest Alarmist Farce: Shampoo Makes You Fat

Throw another pick on the junk science pile; or at least, it's portrayal. A recent headline in The Daily Mail has British beauty consumers buzzing over fears that their shampoo bottles are making them fat.

A class action was filed against J&J with its OGX branded shampoos and conditioners to contain DMDM hydantoin, which is reported to cause hair loss and scalp irritation.

Suit Alleges J&J's OGX Shampoo, Conditioners Cause Hair Loss

A class action suit has been filed against J&J for its OGX branded shampoos and conditioners that contain DMDM hydantoin, which is alleged to cause hair loss and scalp irritation.

CVS Employs Cosmetic Safety Policy

US Drugstore CVS has employed a new cosmetic safety policy, according to its Corporate Social Responsibility Report.

FDA Dispels Lead in Lipstick Reports with Sensitive Method for Lead Analysis

The FDA announced that it has developed a new method of testing lead in lipsticks and retested all lipsticks reported to contain high amounts of lead.

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EU Responds to Peanut Safety Concerns

In the interest of safety, the European Commission has limited the use of peanut oil and hydrolyzed wheat proteins in cosmetics.

CIR Reviews Safety for 17 Ingredients

At the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel's 101st meeting, a total of 17 separate ingredient reports were considered.

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Chemical Safety Bill Passes Senate

The Senate has passed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century act, which improves the science behind safety testing.

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House Bill Gives Cosmetics Safety a Makeover

New proposed legislation, supported by ICMAD, modernizes and improves the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ability to assure the safety of cosmetic products.

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Burt's Bees Faces Class Action Suit Over 'Natural' Pet Shampoo Claims

Burt's Bees is facing charges of alleged deception through marketing related to its animal shampoos and conditioners that claim to be 99.7% natural but whose ingredients, according to the plaintiff, are mostly synthetic.

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SCCS Gives Cyclopentasiloxane Thumbs Up for Safety, Mostly

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has determined that cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is safe at the reported concentrations in cosmetics, except for use in hair styling aerosols and sun care spray products.

Questions Remain with Personal Care Products Safety Act

Some legal advisers are saying unanswered questions remain when it concerns supporting uniformity in cosmetics regulation such as the Personal Care Products Safety Act.

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Colipa Reassures Consumers in Safety of Hair Dyes

In response to the European Commission's March 29, 2007, statement concerning hair dyes and allergies, Colipa has issued a statement of its own.

SCANCOS Defends Paraben Safety, Addresses Nanoparticles

The Scandinavian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCANCOS) defended the safety of parabens and addressed the safety of nanoparticles at its Sustainable Cosmetics Conference, held Nov. 5-6, 2009 in Malmö, Sweden.

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US FDA to Assess Cosmetic Safety Through Manufacturing Survey

The survey "is part of the FDA’s ongoing effort to add to [its] understanding of the cosmetic industry and manufacturing practices" in order to ensure cosmetic safety.

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