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PCPC's Ansell Responds to Reports of Bath Salt Danger

Jay Ansell, vice president of the cosmetics program for the Personal Care Products Council, has issued a statement in response to reports of human deaths and injuries related to drug-containing bath salts.

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Henna Tattoos Offer Potential Dangerous Decorations

Black henna is not only causing an uptick in adverse reactions to the temporary body art, but in some cases is not permitted for use by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

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Danish EPA Suggests Nano-cosmetic Provisions

Denmark’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recommending that persistent nano-transporters should be adopted in nanomaterial provisions.

FTC Calls for Comments on its Revised 'Green' Product Claims Guidance

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comments on proposed revisions for its "Green Guides," which are designed to help marketers avoid making misleading product claims. Since marketing often impacts product formulation, it is important for formulators to understand the proposed changes as well as provide their input.

Indonesian Cosmetic Manufacturers Request Free Trade Postponement

Indonesian cosmetics and herbal medicine producers are requesting an exemption for their products from the ASEAN-China free trade agreement.

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European Commission Authorizes MBBT Sunscreens

The European Commission (EC) announced amendments to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, aka the Cosmetics Regulation, regarding newly authorized sunscreens.

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CTFA Establishes Code for Cosmetic Companies

The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association has announced that the Consumer Commitment Code is now in effect.

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ICMAD Announces Finalists for Design Competition

ICMAD announced the finalists for the 17th annual Young Designers Competition.

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ECHA Seeks Comments on Benzisothiazolinone Labeling

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is seeking comments on classification and labeling proposals for several materials, 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (benzisothiazolinone) being among them.

Coming Soon? Toothpaste Regulated as a Cosmetic in China

If toothpaste is regulated as a cosmetic product, manufacturers will have to list all of the ingredients.

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Beauty Accelerate Virtual: Fragrance Allergens—Are You Compliant?

During Beauty Accelerate Virtual, Luke Grocholl, Ph.D., of MilliporeSigma, will detail regulatory requirements and guidelines that impact fragrance ingredient selection, as well as label requirements for key ingredients.

PCPC Responds to CDC's Request for Skin Cancer Comments

The Personal Care Products Council's (PCPC) Farah Ahmed submitted comments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in response to the CDC’s request for information about reducing exposure to UV radiation in order to reduce skin cancer rates.

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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.

Pilot Chemical's Calfoam ES-701 10 MAX and Calfoam ES-702 10 MAX yield a very high purity and feature low 1,4-dioxane, salt and color.

Regulatory-compliant 1,4-Dioxane Solutions from Pilot Chemical

According to the company, high active ether sulfates offer economical storage of sodium laureth sulfate for dilution to the use level in finished products.

A lack of current U.S. federal regulations on sustainability claims has led to companies making environmental claims that are misleading or unsubstantiated.

How Some Companies May be ‘Blue-washing’ Sustainable Claims

A lack of current U.S. federal regulations on sustainability claims has led to companies making claims of environmental action that are misleading or unsubstantiated.

According to the company, the tool can save organizations hours in time typically spent on regulatory and retailer standards review.

Cosmex AI Takes Regulatory Compliance for Cosmetics to the Next Level

Those who were wondering how artificial intelligence (AI) might take cosmetic product development to the next level now have their answer. Cosmex AI can scan 30,000+ ingredients to instantly indicate if a product complies with regulators or retailers.

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.

EPA Announces Public Comment Period for Nano TiO2 in Sunscreen

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened the investigation of nanoscale titanium dioxide in water treatment and topical sunscreen with a draft document and a call for public comment.

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