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FDA Hones in on Cosmetic Claims

The FDA issued five such letters since November 2014, the most recent being sent to StriVectin. Following those letters, the FDA has also issued a document that clarifies cosmetic versus drug claims for the consumer to highlight what cosmetic companies are able to say.

Nanoparticles in Sunscreens: Fact and Fiction

This paper reviews important issues regarding the classification for UV active ingredients and the need for a uniform classification and labeling system covering all nano ingredients. The definition of nanoparticles is not questioned here; however, the highly selective manner in which the definition is applied to different materials is.

Determination of the In Vitro SPF

A ring test at six European test centers showed that SPF evaluations with good reproducibility and comparability could be obtained by an in vitro protocol measuring either transmittance or erythema-effective irradiance of product samples applied on PMMA plates.

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The INCI Name Game: A Commentary

When misinformed groups play in a technical space, nontechnically trained regulators make irrelevant rules, and INCI names are generalized and misused, you have the perfect storm for consumer confusion.

The ingredient has been categorized as low-risk with functions including antioxidant and skin conditioner.

Sytheon's Bakuchiol Gains Approval in China

Sytenol A (INCI: Bakuchiol), a natural alternative to retinol, is the first bakuchiol approved for use in the Chinese marketplace.

Product developers have incorporated these materials to restore lost functioning in skin after menopause due to estrogen deficiency.

Genistein Safe, Daidzein Inconclusive: SCCS Opinion

The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its opinion on the safety of genistein and daidzein in terms of potential endocrine disruption.

Micro Powders, Inc. Completes Lab Expansion

Micro Powders, Inc. completed their expansion of their Tarrytown, New York product development laboratory.

Mary Kay Inc Partners With CBRE

Mary Kay Inc. partnered with CBRE to explore future global manufacturing and R&D plans.

Sunscreen Innovation Act Becomes a Law

It's official—the Sunscreen Innovation Act has become a law. On Nov. 29, 2014, President Barack Obama signed the bipartisan Sunscreen Innovation Act into law, paving the way for more sunscreen actives on the U.S. sun care market.

India Looks to Reduce Animal Testing

Reducing animal use for testing drugs and cosmetics was the focus of a recent congress held in Chennai, India.

Silicone Safety and the Cosmetic Industry

The use of silicones in personal care products continues to expand because of the unique performance attributes they provide and their well-established record of safety. As a result, progressively larger volumes of silicones are being released to the environment, and interest in their life cycle has increased. The present article summarizes relevant fundamental chemical and physical properties of silicones and how these relate to material performance, safety and environmental fate.

Illinois Bans Microbeads in Personal Care

Illinois has passed a law that prohibits the manufacture of personal care products containing microbeads by the end of 2018. This may pose a new hurdle to personal care product developers, but it also paves the way for new products with an identified market need.

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UEBT Introduces Certification and Trust Mark

“What is new about the UEBT certification is that it encompasses a brand’s entire ethical sourcing system, validating that it has incorporated the requirements from the UEBT standard into its systems for sourcing and innovating natural ingredients,” said UEBT executive director Rik Kutsch Lojenga.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with a few exceptions, has no requirements for cosmetics to be labeled with either a manufacturing date, “best by” use date or PAO. Manufacturers are held responsible for making sure their products are safe.

Lessons in Labeling from Gefilte Fish

This article discusses manufacturing and expiration date regulations that should be incorporated into the cosmetics industry. The ideas for these regulations are inspired by a jar of gefilte fish eaten by the author.

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Microbeads Could Be Ousted in Australia

Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles are removing all personal care and beauty products containing these tiny microparticles off the shelves.

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Leave Rosacea Redness in the Dust

People affected by rosacea can now part ways with the rosiness utilizing Allergan's RHOFADE. The topical treatment will help manage the condition and relieve redness caused by rosacea.

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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Emollients Under Fire in the UK

A recent report by the BBC has consumers up in arms over the safety of emollient products; specifically those containing paraffin.

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