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Go Green, See Green: In Bath Products, Sustainability Sells

A report from the Nielsen Company compared the performance of sustainability claims across three categories—chocolate, coffee and bath products—with the goal of understanding how consumers feel about various sustainability factors. Within all three categories, dollar sales of items with the specific claims studied grew twice as fast as the weighted average dollar growth of the three categories combined.

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Benzene in Sunscreens Prompts FDA Citizen Petition, PCPC Responds

Benzene has been detected in several brands and batches of sunscreens above the 2 ppm threshold, Valisure LLC reported, though most likely as a contaminant, another source noted. The firm has petitioned the FDA to act; the PCPC is carefully reviewing these findings.

PASS Coalition Urges Industry to Petition for Sunscreen Approvals

The PASS Coalition is petitioning the U.S. president to act immediately to fight skin cancer. The goal of this petition is to reach 100,000 signatures by June 21, 2015.

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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Concerns Over Charcoal Safety Raised in Crest Toothpaste Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit filed in New York alleges that P&G promoted the safety of its activated charcoal-containing Crest toothpaste despite expert opinions finding a lack of safety and efficacy substantiation.

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[video] News and Insights: SPF Testing, Pigment Restrictions & Cosmeceuticals

Summer has arrived, along with this week's recap from Cosmetics & Toiletries. Watch the video for our take on SPF 100+ testing, novel textures and more!

Challenges in Creating NPA- and WFM-compliant Natural Formulations

Where does the formulation chemist begin when facing a marketing request for a product stamped with a “natural” label claim? The first step is to identify the certifying organization or government under which the formulation is to be sold, followed by the choice of preservatives. The basic approach to composing natural products is outlined here.

The Labeling of Fragrance Allergens in the European Union

The 7th Amendment to the Cosmetic Directive of the European Union (EU) has added 26 new contact allergens that the EU states must be listed on the ingredient declaration if they exceed certain minimum levels.

'Our organizations stand ready to continue to work with you and other stakeholders on a bipartisan, comprehensive and uniform national framework for cosmetics regulation...'

Industry Stakeholders Back the FDA to Modernize Cosmetic Regulations

Recently, the Personal Care Products Council, Fragrance Creators Association, Independent Beauty Association and Consumer Healthcare Products Association declared their support for modernizing cosmetic regulations in a letter to the FDA.

Certification must be performed before the color additive is permitted for use in products marketed to U.S. consumers.

U.S. FDA Proposes Fee Increase to Certify Color Additives

If finalized, the proposed rule will implement a 10 cent per pound increase in color certification fees.

CTFA Addresses Rising Concerns for Nanoparticles in Personal Care

The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) has released a scientific white paper detailing the science behind the benefits of nanotechnology in personal care products...

Sunscreen Innovation Act Passes House and Moves to President

New U.S. sunscreen actives are potentially within reach, as the The Sunscreen Innovation Act (S. 2141) by passed the U.S. House of Representatives and will be sent to President Barack Obama for his signature and enactment into law.

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FDA Reports 646 Voluntary Cosmetic Registrations in One Month

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported 646 cosmetic products were voluntarily registered in August 2020.

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Talc Results Are In: FDA Releases 6-part Report

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the findings from a year-long project to test talc-containing cosmetics for the presence of asbestos. Results showed 43 samples were negative while 9 were positive.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported 357 cosmetic products were voluntarily registered in December 2020. This brings the total of filed products to 17,357 since 2018.

FDA Adds 357 Voluntary Cosmetic Registrations in One Month

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported 357 cosmetic products were voluntarily registered in December 2020. This brings the total of filed products to 17,357 since 2018.

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.

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DSM’s Sunscreen Optimizer 2.0 Takes Eco Factors into Account

DSM Personal Care has updated its Sunscreen Optimizer for formulating sunscreens while cutting cost and time. The 2.0 version additionally considers eco-friendly factors.

Health Canada Warns About MI/MCI in Leave-on Formulas

As of June 14, 2016 all products containing MI/MCI preservatives intended for use by children should no longer be available for purchase, according to Health Canada. All other products may not be available after December 31, 2016.

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