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China Issues Standards for Cosmetics Safety and Efficacy Claims

China's cosmetic regulators have released evaluation standards for efficacy claims and technical guidelines for safety assessments, all of which come into effect on May 1, 2021.

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EU Regulatory Update: CTPA's Take on Claims and Cannabis

The first section of this CTPA update goes through new developments in cosmetic claims, especially those of the "free-from" and "hypoallergenic" nature. Keep reading for the state and future of cannabis as a cosmetic ingredient in the U.K.

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FDA's Sunscreen Guidance Focuses on Safety and Effectiveness Data

The guidance also sheds light on the FDA’s requests for safety and effectiveness data on eight active sunscreen ingredients that are already under evaluation, including the data on human absorption.

SCCP Questions Triclosan Percentages in Mouthwash and Leave-ons

According to the committee, the ingredient is not safe at the given concentration in mouthwashes and leave-on products such as body lotion due to a higher absorption rate.

REACH Update: New Facts from ECHA and Other Parties

This column will update earlier issues with information that has been published by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) or other parties involved in the REACH procedures.

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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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P&G Detects Benzene in Antiperspirant and Body Sprays, Issues Recall

P&G has voluntarily recalled specific lots of Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products due to the detection of benzene.

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California and Canada Move to End Animal Testing for Cosmetics

The final outcomes of these moves remain to be seen, but one thing is certain: not every market is on the same page. This could either spell out a larger drive for global harmony or settle into irreconcilable differences.

SCC Tackles Claims Substantiation and Genetic Testing at Annual Meeting

At the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' (SCC) Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase, which took place on Dec. 12-13, 2013 at the New York Hilton, pertinent subjects were tackled, such as modern claims substantiation, nanomaterials, genetic testing and cosmetic dermatology.

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Products Must Be Stable and Able: EU Mandate, Part 9

Cosmetic products need not stand up to centuries of storage under extreme conditions or in unforeseeable uses. They have a much bigger foe to face: the consumer. This ninth installment in our series explains stability requirements for products marketed in the EU.

in-cosmetics Asia Adds More on Fragrance, Formulation and Japan

The Asian cosmetics market will be abuzz at in-cosmetics Asia 2014, which now boasts a Japan Country Focus, an Interactive Formulation Lab and a Fragrance Zone. The event will return to Bangkok on Nov. 4-6, 2014.

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Skin in the Game: Contact Dermatitis and Cosmetics, Part I

Though the number of incidents has declined, cosmetic products still hold the potential to trigger adverse reactions in users. This first of two articles reviews the regulatory status and adverse reporting of contact dermatitis due to cosmetics. Part II takes a closer look at ingredients of concern.

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.

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Stephenson Personal Care Teams up with RSPO and POIG

These indicators will be used by independent third parties to conclude whether or not a palm oil company is protecting forests and peatlands that have biodiversity, carbon and social values.

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On the Horizon: Tattoo and Permanent Makeup Ink Restrictions

Several European regulatory bodies have proposed restrictions on tattoo and permanent makeup inks, citing potential health issues.

The guide helps companies and national authorities understand how mixtures containing titanium dioxide need to be classified and labeled following its classification as carcinogenic if inhaled. The new label update will go into effect as of October 1, 2021.

Updated Guide Available on Classifying and Labeling Titanium Dioxide

The guide helps companies and national authorities understand how mixtures containing titanium dioxide need to be classified and labeled following its classification as carcinogenic if inhaled. The new label update went into effect on Oct. 1, 2021.

China Sees Contamination and Product Recall Issues with Exports

China is undoubtedly one of the biggest cosmetic and personal care manufacturers in the world. However, it has been experiencing product recall and contamination issues with exported goods over the last six months.

Sunscreen Innovation Act Passes House and Moves to Senate

New sunscreen actives may finally be on their way in the United States, as the Sunscreen Innovation Act (H.R.4250) passed the House of Representatives on July 28, 2014. The bill now goes to the Senate with the cosmetics industry eager to have it pushed through.

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