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Regulatory Review: The Proposed Amendment for Sunscreen Products in the United States

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the long-awaited Proposed Rules (PR) for sunscreens in the Federal Register. This column reviews some of the changes included in the amendment, citing pages of this document to provide additional details.

Urban Decay is facing a lawsuit for selling eyeshadow palettes containing titanium dioxide with airborne, unbound particles of respirable size, in violation of California Proposition 65.

Urban Decay Faces Lawsuit Over Respirable TiO2 in Eyeshadow Palettes

Urban Decay is facing a lawsuit for eyeshadow palettes containing titanium dioxide with airborne, unbound particles of respirable size, in violation of California Proposition 65.

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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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Health Canada to Make Over its Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: Additions, Revisions Proposed

This notice has been issued in advance of the official consultation; Health Canada will not be responding to feedback at this stage.

The long-awaited legislation advances product safety and innovation for the science-driven beauty and personal care industry and reinforces consumer confidence, according to the PCPC.

U.S. House/Senate, President Biden Pass 2023 Consolidation Act; PCPC Applauds Cosmetic Inclusion

The long-awaited legislation will advance product safety and innovation for the science-driven beauty and personal care industry and reinforce consumer confidence, according to the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).

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FTC Slaps Kushly Co. with $30K in Fines for Unsupported CBD Claims

In its latest move to stop deceptive health and efficacy claims for CBD products, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) slapped Kushly Industries LLC with fines totaling more than US $30,000.

The announcement from the government is an important step towards the goal of ensuring that non-animal methods are accepted by the authorities to meet the requirements of other pieces of UK chemicals legislation, per the CTPA.

CTPA Welcomes UK Government Action to Ensure No Cosmetic Ingredient Testing on Animals

The announcement from the government is an important step towards the goal of ensuring that non-animal methods are accepted by the authorities to meet the requirements of other pieces of UK chemicals legislation, per the CTPA.

The bigger impact is that concerns over the potential endocrine-disrupting effects of bisphenols will no doubt put other cosmetic ingredients with the same alleged effects front and center (again), drawing interest from regulators.

Endocrine Disruptors in the EU, SCCS Opinions and NGO Pressure to Crack Down

From November 2022–February 2023, organizations in seven European Union member states tested 121 products and found bisphenols of high concern in 47 of them, per Chemical Watch. NGOs are urging regulators to impose stricter regulation on all bisphenols.

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Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Technical Standards, Ingredients, Cosmetic Risk Monitoring, Labeling and More

The Asia-Pacific region saw several significant regulatory developments from July to November 2024, primarily focusing on updates to cosmetic ingredient lists, technical guidelines, GMP, labeling requirements and more. Following is a recap.

The Thai Minister of Public Health expanded the list of banned advertising terms under Cosmetic Act B.E. 2558 (2015) to include terms referring to internal use or injectable applications.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Advertising Laws, Notifications, Halal Certification, Ingredient Restrictions and More

Regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific emphasize ingredient use, advertising standards, notification requirements and halal certification. The tightening of safety and quality standards reflects a focus on consumer protection and regulatory alignment.

Indonesian authorities noted 4,334 items and 205,133 pieces of products contained prohibited substances.

Recent Global Recalls in Beauty: Mercury, Hydroquinone, Benzene and Bacteria Raise Red Flags

This report summarizes recent responses to acne treatments, shampoos and cosmetics cited for benzene and potential bacteria risks; plus a sweeping recall of 91 brands flagged in Jakarta for hazardous substances.

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New Concepts in Cosmetic Regulations. . .It's Time to Leave the 1930s Behind

In the days when lawmakers were penning the original rules, understanding the differences between 'cosmetics' and 'drugs' was an easy business. These terms have run their course and really no longer suit the industry.

This article summarizes the latest regulatory updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics market and outlines new ingredients and CBD ingredient regulations.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Testing, Clean Beauty, Personalization, CBD, Ingredient Restrictions and More

This article summarizes the latest regulatory updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics market and outlines new ingredients and CBD ingredient regulations.

The company is currently facing a class action lawsuit over its Sound Body sunscreen that contains ingredients alleged to harm coral reefs — despite the products being advertised as “reef conscious.”

[interview] Big Lots Faces Lawsuit for 'Reef-conscious' Sunscreen Allegedly Harmful to Reefs

The company is currently facing a class action lawsuit over its Sound Body sunscreen that contains ingredients alleged to harm coral reefs — despite the products being advertised as “reef conscious.”

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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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Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Toothpaste, TEA, Ingredient Amendments, Labeling, Vietnam’s Overhaul, PFAS and More

This article explores new cosmetic ingredient identifications and adjustments in the Asia-Pacific regions. China, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and New Zealand regulatory changes throughout 2023 and into 2024 are discussed.

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J&J, Walgreens-Boots, L'Oréal, Maybelline and E.L.F. Named in 'Oil-free' False Advert Suits

A series of legal complaints has been filed alleging that cosmetic products are not oil-free as claimed. Its products among them, J&J recently appealed to the court to dismiss the charges due to unfounded injury and a misinterpretation of what constitutes "oils."

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The Dirty Truth About Pollution-induced Skin Aging: The AhR Pathway Tells All

Studies have shown that exposure to airborne, traffic-related particulate matter (PM) is associated with increased signs of extrinsic skin aging.1-3 Using model particles as surrogates, these researchers developed an in vitro model to evaluate premature aging induced via the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) pathway. They found a new AhR antagonist could inhibit the up-regulation of genes indicative for premature aging.

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