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A Closer Look at Cosmetic Claims

Claims cannot be considered legal unless they are truthful, and truthfulness requires evidence, which needs to be honest. Theresa Callaghan, Ph.D., explores these laws and the relationship between claims and consumers in a new book.

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Cosmetics Move Sustainability Forward

The cosmetics industry is moving the drive for sustainable consumables forward. How? By talking about it; at least, that's one researcher's take on it. Read on to learn more.

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The Ethical Consumer’s Impact on Cosmetic R&D

Clean, environmentally friendly and cruelty-free cosmetics are just three of the ethical consumer's concerns. What other trends do they champion in today's industry and how have they shaped R&D?

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4 Tips to Keep Cosmetic Claims in Check

Since claims can make or break a cosmetic product, product developers cannot afford to let their claims go unchecked.

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Diatomaceous Earth and Comfrey Root Catch the FDA's Eye

This is a good reminder for cosmetic manufacturers to be careful when straddling the line between a cosmetic and drug. It's all in the claims.

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Claire's, Beauty Plus Global Recall Certain Cosmetics After Asbestos Testing

The voluntary recalls are a result of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ongoing testing for asbestos in cosmetics.

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Global Cosmetic Regulatory Changes You Should Be Aware Of

During in-cosmetics Global 2019 in Paris, Percefoni Doufou-Shafiq, senior regulatory specialist, UL, highlighted several regulatory amendments as well as proposed restrictions that will impact both the U.S. and EU markets.

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The Top Color Cosmetic Claims, Benefits and Ingredients Among Consumers

Cherry Pick tracked social media engagement and compiled the top claims, benefits and key ingredients currently attracting beauty lovers.

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FDA Pushes Higher Limits, New Labeling and More Data for Sunscreens

Broad spectrum sunscreens are critical for preventing skin cancer and UV damage, yet many of their essential requirements have not been updated in years. This was the driver for new sunscreen regulatory rules proposed by the FDA.

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UEBT Introduces Certification and Trust Mark

“What is new about the UEBT certification is that it encompasses a brand’s entire ethical sourcing system, validating that it has incorporated the requirements from the UEBT standard into its systems for sourcing and innovating natural ingredients,” said UEBT executive director Rik Kutsch Lojenga.

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China FDA Cracks Down on Cosmeceuticals

China's cosmetic market is likely to be rocked by policies that prohibit medical claims for cosmetic products, along with additional ingredient regulations.

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Croda Adds 15 Ingredients to its Halal Offerings

The ingredients, manufactured at the company’s Ditton site in the U.K., have achieved certification from the Instituto Halal de Junta Islámica.

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EU Plans Cosmetic Ingredient Glossary

A draft notification from the European Commission proposes making changes to existing cosmetic ingredient inventories.

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LanEsters' Lanolin Named the First AllergyCertified Raw Material

This certification ensures that the moisturizing and wrinkle-reducing ingredient does not contain allergenic impurities that may cause a reaction for users.

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The Least Credible Claims in Skin Care

Trendy ingredients and claims may grab consumers' attention, but they need to be trustworthy in order to share shelf space with more classic skin care ingredients. A recent report explains.

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Crodarom Renews Halal Certification

The certification came after an audit by the Halal Certification Swiss company, and encompasses Crodarom’s complete manufacturing site in the south of France.

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Natural Sourcing Achieves Halal Certification

Several of the supplier's natural ingredients, including their Honey Powder and Organic Cocoa Butter products, have been halal-certified.

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CoverGirl Goes Cruelty-free with Leaping Bunny Certification

A new tipping point has been reached with the largest-ever brand to achieve certification.