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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 12/1/2017

We're back from our holiday break, now fully fattened up with news and insights for the cosmetics R&D industry. Here's Rachel Grabenhofer with your weekly video re-cap. Watch now!

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FDA Funds Safety Monitoring and Expects Hydroquinone Monograph

The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) recently received US$66.8 million in funding out of the US$150 million allocated for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

REACH Update: REACH-IT Status and ECHA Activities

The "REACH-IT" portal was up and running on June 1, 2008, and almost 5,000 data files for pre-registration were submitted during the first week; however, problems were encountered.

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Industry Insight: Sunscreen Myths, Claims and Consumer Confidence

Sunscreens have improved immensely in the past 40 years thanks to advances in formulation and a deeper understanding of sunlight and exposure. As a natural extension of progress, however, new pain points have emerged; these are discussed in brief in this commentary from world-renowned sunscreen expert Brian Diffey, Ph.D., of Newcastle University.

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PFOA and PFOS: California's Next Chemical Targets

California's deadline for two pollutants of concern is looming, and cosmetic manufacturers are urged to become aware of any products containing them and to label accordingly.

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Pam Busiek Discusses Tariffs, Testing and More

The ICMAD president and CEO sat down with Cosmetics & Toiletries at BeautyPress Spotlight NYC.

CONUSBAT and Global Regulatory Services Form Alliance

CONUSBAT, a regulatory affairs service provider with expertise in REACH and EU regulations for the cosmetics industry, among others, announced it has formed an alliance with Global Regulatory Services (GRS).

The Nagoya Protocol for Cosmetics and Extracts

The Nagoya Protocol is an international law applying to genetic resources and ensuring the countries of origin share in the benefits from using these materials.

Translating Sensation to (and from) Personal Care

Converging multiple sensory experiences in one personal care product can differentiate it from others on the shelf. Translating sensations to (and from) personal care will therefore be addressed by sensory expert John Hayes, PhD, at the June 22 and 23, 2015, Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit in Philadelphia.

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News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 4/13/2018

It's ingredient season, and Cosmetics & Toiletries assistant editor Brooke is back with the latest news on in-cosmetics launches, technology in personal care and more.

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Sunscreen Dynamics and the ‘Reef Safe’ Dance

Protection against damaging pollution, toxins and electromagnetic waves of all lengths is at the forefront of consumers’ minds; not to mention regulators’. But what happens when a topical solution to one of these forces is at odds with another?

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Puberty and Parabens: New Study Cites 'Risk'

Teen girls may be at particular risk to chemicals such as parabens and triclosan used in cosmetics and personal care formulations, a study finds. However, this study, like many others is up for debate.

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FCA President and CEO Testifies Against Tariffs

The Fragrance Creators Association (FCA) notes that the tariffs, while aiming to promote U.S. manufacturing, would negatively impact American business and consumers while providing no additional benefit to the U.S. economy.

REACH and In Vitro Alternatives: Phototoxicity Testing

This is the third column in a continuing discussion regarding the new REACH regulations and their impact on chemical testing. The first appeared in December 2007 and discussed dermal corrosive potential testing; the second, in February 2008, covered dermal irritancy potential testing.

2005 Preservatives Use: Frequency Report and Registration

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compiles frequency of use data from registrations submitted through the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP). Here, a review of the latest preservative data collected is presented as well as a discussion of the importance of the registration program.

Lead, Aluminum and Parabens: Myths in Cosmetics

Cosmetic companies comply with strict ingredient regulations and stay abreast of the latest scientific studies to ensure that their products are safe and efficacious. Yet, rumors still abound about cosmetic companies intentionally including toxic chemicals. This column looks into those myths, separating fact from fiction.

Nanomaterials in Personal Care: Opportunities and Safety Considerations

So what exactly is nanotechnology and what are its applications in cosmetics and personal care? Nanotechnology is one of those terms that most think they understand—in the scientific community, at least—but for which most would struggle to provide a precise definition.

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China to Ban Production and Sale of Microbeads

China issued a draft inventory on April 10, 2020, of plastics prohibited or restricted from production, sale and use and further specified details of its pending microbead ban including deadlines for the manufacture and sale of products containing them.

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