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The legislation follows recent negative reports about materials such as PFAS and formaldehyde, including a 2022 NIH study that noted, 'Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using these products.' These concerns have most often impacted Black women in particular, but could conceivably also impact any person with textured hair.

Washington State Law Addresses Cosmetic Chemicals Targeting 'Vulnerable' Populations

As of January 1, 2025, the law prevents the manufacture, sale and distribution of products containing the targeted materials.

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.

In short, AB 2771 is a complete ban up and down the supply chain on the intentional inclusion of PFAS chemicals in cosmetic products, and companies have a little under two years to prepare for and comply with the ban. Here's how.

What California’s PFAS Law Could Mean for the Cosmetics Industry Nationwide

While it is not entirely possible to avoid potential litigation, companies can reduce their risk of suit by paying close attention to labelling, advertising and other representations about the safety, contents and ESG impacts of their products.

On May 8, 2023, a federal judge ordered J&J and the attorneys representing the plaintiffs to begin settlement negotiations while the second bankruptcy filing is reviewed.

J&J's $8.9 B Talc Offer Rejected, Mediations Ordered, Bankruptcy Revisited

Last month, J&J agreed to pay $8.9 billion through subsidiary LTL Management to settle lawsuits alleging its talc products caused cancer. Mediations to negotiate those settlements have been ordered while a second bankruptcy filing is under review.

Proposals for the restriction of PFAS will be accepted by the ECHA through Sept. 25, 2023.

ECHA Updates: 8 Chemicals for REACH Authorization and Call for PFAS Proposals

The ECHA proposed adding eight chemicals to the REACH Authorization list, including some cosmetic ingredients. The agency also is calling for PFAS proposals, and it shared consultations on conforming restriction proposals and SEAC draft opinions.

Cruelty Free International chief executive, Michelle Thew, said, 'It is outrageous that the government has abandoned the ban on using animals in cosmetics testing, and did so in secret while giving the impression that the policy remained in place.'

U.K. Government Alleged to Secretly Abandon Animal Testing Ban; CTPA Responds

Cruelty Free International called on Home Secretary Suella Braverman MP to reinstate the 1998 ban (case number CO/3748/21) although according to the CTPA, the ban was never abandoned.

The guideline is designed to bolster the integrity of the cosmetics and personal care industry by providing a program that includes standardized definitions and criteria, label review, formulation requirements, ingredient identity and more.

NSF Launches Regulatory Guideline for Cosmetic and Personal Care Products

The guideline is designed to bolster the integrity of the cosmetics and personal care industry by providing a program that includes standardized definitions and criteria, label review, formulation requirements, ingredient identity and more.

The FDA reminded consumers to check its blacklist of hand sanitizers they should not use due to methanol content, insufficient active ingredient or false and misleading/unproven claims.

FDA on Hand Sanitizers, Topical Irritation Testing and Biosimilars

Recent FDA activities include education for consumers on hand sanitizers and biosimilars, and guidance for testing the irritation/sensitization potential of topicals in relation to abbreviated new drug applications. Following is a roundup.

The virtual public meeting will inform manufacturers of agency efforts to develop regulations to establish good manufacturing practices for cosmetics.

[updated] FDA to Outline Efforts Toward Good Manufacturing Practices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a virtual meeting, "Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetic Products Listening Session," on June 1, 2023.

'As a leader in cruelty free beauty, we're celebrating this milestone and reflecting on the passionate hard work from our campaign partner, Cruelty Free International, our retail teams and of course, our activist customers.'

Canada Set to Ban Animal Testing for Cosmetics, Body Shop Responds

The Canadian government's proposed amendments in Budget 2023 will prohibit the sale of cosmetics that rely on new animal testing data or display misleading product labeling pertaining to animal testing.

The Congressional Fragrance Caucus will focus on high-priority issues during the 118th Congress, including the implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act as well as the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act.

Fragrance Creators Announce Recertification of Congressional Fragrance Caucus for 118th Congress

The Congressional Fragrance Caucus will focus on high-priority issues during the 118th Congress, including the implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act as well as the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act.

Product safety is paramount for fast-moving consumer goods such as cosmetics and personal care products. Recent recalls and class action suits highlight this fact.

Benzene, Methanol and Lead Headline Recent Class Actions and FDA Alerts

Methanol in hand sanitizers and lead in a baby skin care are cited in the latest U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall notices, while benzene content in dry shampoo and spray sunscreens persists among class action suits. Following is a roundup.

'The FDA has stopped accepting and processing submissions to the VCRP as a result of [the] FDA’s plans to develop a program for submission of the facility registrations and product listings mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA).'

U.S. FDA Shuts Down Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program

In an unexpected move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shuttered the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP) and underscored this data will not migrate to the MOCRA portal.

As of March 20, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule goes into effect, tightening the oversight and enforcement of the production, handling and sale of organic products.

Tighter Rules Now in Effect for USDA Organic Seal of Approval

The goal is to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening organic control systems, improving farm to market traceability and providing robust enforcement of USDA Organic regulations.

'This new Brazilian norm is a welcome next step in the right direction ... However, a domestic testing ban on its own will not prevent the import and sale of newly animal-tested cosmetics from other countries.'

Brazil Prohibits Animal Testing for Cosmetics, Mandates Alternatives

The use of vertebrate animals, except human beings, in the R&D and quality control of personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes that use ingredients or compounds with safety and efficacy already scientifically proven is prohibited.

While some (if not many) of these allegations may be unfounded or misguided, it underscores the critical role of safety and toxicity testing even under non-typical product use conditions.

Unilever, J&J, Olaplex and L'Oreal Still Treading Legal Waters Over Lilial, Benzene

Olaplex, Redken, OGX, Dove, Nexxus, Suave, Tigi and Tresemmé brands are still making headlines as they tread legal waters over alleged Lilial and benzene content. Following are recent updates.

The company maintains it received an exemption from the animal testing requirement. The plaintiffs claim no records of such have been located.

John Paul Mitchell Hit with Suit Alleging False 'No Animal Testing' Claim

John Paul Mitchell Systems is facing a class action suit alleging its "no animal testing" promise was broken to meet regulatory requirements in China to gain access to the market.

The chemicals include some borate compounds, lily aldehyde, cyclotetrasiloxane, trichloroacetic acid, styrene and certain colors (see full list below).

[update] 26 More Chemicals That Could Get Your Products Banned in California

Assembly Bill 496, introduced on Feb. 7, 2023, proposes the addition of 26 chemicals to the state of California's existing Toxic-free Cosmetics Act. If passed, the bill would ban cosmetics containing them from being sold in the state.

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