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Preservative Efficacy Testing: Accelerating the Process

A preservative efficacy testing method, called the accelerated double challenge, can assesses the ability of a product or material to resist microbial contamination in only 14 days.

'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.

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[podcast] How RNA Sequencing Advances Claims Support

RNA sequencing is a newer, more dynamic approach than DNA sequencing to measure the effects of ingredients and products on skin. Rishabh Kala, Ph.D., of Genemarkers, explains its capabilities in this sponsored podcast. Listen now; it's free.

'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.

Using an oil blotting film to collect facial sebum, Kao can apply skin surface lipids-RNA monitoring technology to 'infer' skin and physical conditions such as pediatric atopic dermatitis and Parkinson's disease.

Kao's New Infant Sebum Testing Protocol Can Flag Atopic Dermatitis, Parkinson's Disease

The move is the start of Kao's expansion into health testing services.

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.

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Genemarkers, a trusted partner for applying genomic technologies to personal care product development, has launched a new testing service to evaluate how product formulations protect or repair skin in response to diesel particulate matter (DPM).

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A letter from the FDA to Valisure, dated Dec. 5, 2022, highlighted 'methodological deficiencies' and 'analytic descrepancies' in the company's testing.

FDA, Unilever and GSK Challenge Valisure's Benzene Findings, Test Methods

The FDA recently raised concerns over the test methods of Valisure, the Connecticut-based lab whose reports over benzene in sunscreen and dry shampoo products from Unilever, GSK and others have prompted recalls and class action suits.

A 2019 petition to the House of Commons stated, 'We, the undersigned residents of Canada, draw the attention of the House of Commons ... [that] animal testing is unnecessary to prove the safety of cosmetic products.'

After 8+ Years, is Canada Ready to Ban Animal Testing for Cosmetics?

Health Canada confirmed plans are in the works to implement an animal testing ban for cosmetics, according to The Globe and Mail.

In evaluating how different solvents may affect the rheology of personal care formulas, it is helpful to consider that different formulation types have distinct relationships between viscosity and elasticity depending on the factors generating their elastic properties.

How Natural Butylene Glycol Advances Market and Rheology Dynamics

Demand for sustainable ingredients in cosmetics and personal care is well-known. Here, a sustainable natural butylene glycol is described to advance this trend and its effects on viscosity and elasticity are assessed in five test formulas.

Avon was acquired by Natura Cosmetics SA in 2020 and that year, the company removed talc from its products marketed in the United States — at a time it was defending nearly 130 talc lawsuits.

Avon Takes a $40 M Hit in Talc/Cancer Suit

The plaintiff, 76-year-old Rita Chapman of Scottsdale, Arizona, alleged that the use of Avon's talc-containing products tainted with asbestos caused her mesothelioma.

This will make New York the 10th state to prohibit the sale of cosmetics tested on animals.

New York Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act Signed into Law

The legislation will go into effect as of Jan. 1, 2023, and will end the sale of cosmetics tested on animals in New York State, WBNG reports.

This follows the company's recall on these products in November 2021; at that time, the company had not received any reports of adverse events following the use of these products.

P&G Pays Out $8 M in Benzene Settlement

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased Secret, Old Spice, Pantene, Waterless, Aussie, Herbal Essences or Hair Food aerosol antiperspirant, deodorant, body spray, dry shampoo or dry conditioner products between Nov. 4, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2021.

This review first assesses the methods used to quantify 1,4-dioxane in surface water and drinking water, then extends the assessment to more complex commercially available products.

[updated] How to Ensure Cleansers Comply with Growing 1,4-Dioxane Regulations

A review in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents explored means of measuring 1,4-dioxane levels in cleansers in order to comply with increasing ppm restrictions set by U.S. states. In this update, industry expert Tony O'Lenick adds context.

Many of the allergens identified were fragrances and other botanicals, according to ScienceAlert, which have become a leading cause of contact dermatitis.

JAMA Letter Cautions: Most 'Natural' Skin Care Contains Allergens

A Research Letter published in JAMA Dermatology highlighted the prevalence of contact allergens in natural skin care in a study of 1,651 products on the U.S. market.

Studies have demonstrated that wild teasel could be a natural source of bioactive compounds, particularly phenolics and iridoids, and have confirmed its high potential for the cosmetic industry. For example, teasel features strong antioxidant activity, especially in leaf extracts

DNA Metabarcoding Tracks Traceability of Naturals: Wild Teasel Case Study

This study authenticates D. fullonum from raw material to final ingredient. It compares D. fullonum and D. sylvestris in a three-step study by: barcoding the raw material, metabarcoding the two extracts and bioinformatics processing.

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