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Suit Alleges Dove Men + Care Antiperspirant Stains its Own Record, Causes Yellowing

Unilever's Dove brand Men + Care antiperspirant is promoted for its stain defense technology, yet a suit filed in a Missouri court claims the product actually causes yellowing and staining.

Natural, Smatural…What Does it Mean and Do We Want it Defined?

Natural products have been the force behind a major trend in cosmetics and personal care but there are still no regulations that govern the use of the word natural.

'Why is oversight important? Women use about 12 personal care products per day. For men, it’s six and teenage girls use 17. This accounts for hundreds of exposures and we need to ensure the safety and health of consumers.'

Debate: Why ‘Clean’ Beauty Doesn’t Mean ‘Safer’—Yet

The IFSCC debated whether “clean” beauty is both safer and real in a recent pro/con debate. Of the 1,000 attendees polled before and after to “vote” on the outcome, most were not convinced that “clean” meant “safer”—although compelling arguments for standardization were raised.

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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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FDA Cracks Down on Skin Lighteners

Skin whitening products walk the line between cosmetics and drugs, and often carry dangerous side effects. Flawless Beauty's injectable whitening products were struck down by a federal judge, putting lightening products under the lens.

When consumers noticed reformulations of select Honey Pot SKUs, misinformation proliferated online.

Breaking Down The Honey Pot Reformulation Controversy

When reformulated products landed on shelves, social media posts proliferated, calling out the brand for the unannounced updates to the ingredient composition and spreading misinformation about the company having been sold.

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Laying Down the Law: Global Regulatory Frameworks

Shifting regulations have much of the world looking to follow Europe's example. Here, what to consider as you move forward in the regulatory process.

FDA Cracks Down on Medicinal Claims Regarding Bee By-products

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cracked down on Wisconsin-based Beehive Botanicals Inc. after the company did not comply with requests to remove and change misbranded and unapproved claims from its Web site and labels.

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U.S. Federal Trade Commission Lays Down the Law on Deceptive CBD Claims

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on misleading claims for CBD-containing products. The agency led by example, highlighting six sellers being penalized for unsupported health claims.

With tighter cosmetic regulations in China, the country is watching for and subduing misleading or false product claims.

China Cracks Down on Misleading Cosmetic Claims—Here's How to Comply

With tighter cosmetic regulations in China, the country is watching for and subduing misleading or false product claims. To avoid penalties and ensure compliance, regulatory consulting firm ChemLinked offers solutions.

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 NMPA measures prohibit 12 types of claims on cosmetic labels, including the use of forged or unverifiable research results, statistical data, survey results, abstracts, quotes and other misleading information.

Asia Update: Label and Claim Rules, CBD, Microbeads, Naturals and Men's Cosmetics

Cosmetic label requirements and prohibited claims, CBD rules, standards for microbeads, natural and organic rules and the "explosive" growth of male cosmetics have all emerged on the Eastern regulatory front in recent weeks. Here's a roundup, per ChemLinked.

CTFA Discusses Nanotech and REACH

The CTFA 2007 Legal & Regulatory Conference is going on now in Savannah, Georgia.

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Reverdia Granted Halal and Kosher Certifications

With its active ingredient developed for health and beauty products, produced naturally in Italy, Reverdia was awarded with halal and kosher certifications, which helps the company offer products to those sectors.

David Steinberg discussed preservatives and particularly, preservative regulations in the U.S., Canada and the EU; their usage in products; and how the outlook on preservatives impacted the cosmetic industry.

Midwest SCC Outlines Preservative Formulating and Regulations

At the May 2021 Midwest SCC virtual meeting, David Steinberg discussed preservatives; particularly regulations in the U.S., Canada and the EU, as well as their use in products and how the outlook on preservatives impacts the cosmetic industry.

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Ansell Addresses Good, Bad and Ugly Science

The good, bad and ugly science behind ingredient "reputations" were addressed by Jay Ansell, of PCPC, during his in-cosmetics N.A.

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Green Biologics Receives Halal and Kosher Certifications

“These certifications are becoming popular, not only for those with religious motivations, but also to the wider market as they are being used as an effective method for identifying high quality goods.”

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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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