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A recent class-action lawsuit emerged with Unilever and Conopco Inc. for its TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo for containing DMDM hydantoin, which is believed to cause hair loss and scalp irritation for consumers.

Unilever’s TRESemmé Shampoo Alleged to Cause Irritation, Hair Loss

A recent class-action lawsuit has emerged against Unilever/Conopco Inc. for its TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo due to reports of DMDM hydantoin content allegedly causing hair loss and scalp irritation.

A class action was filed against J&J with its OGX branded shampoos and conditioners to contain DMDM hydantoin, which is reported to cause hair loss and scalp irritation.

Suit Alleges J&J's OGX Shampoo, Conditioners Cause Hair Loss

A class action suit has been filed against J&J for its OGX branded shampoos and conditioners that contain DMDM hydantoin, which is alleged to cause hair loss and scalp irritation.

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Burt's Bees Faces Class Action Suit Over 'Natural' Pet Shampoo Claims

Burt's Bees is facing charges of alleged deception through marketing related to its animal shampoos and conditioners that claim to be 99.7% natural but whose ingredients, according to the plaintiff, are mostly synthetic.

Questions Remain with Personal Care Products Safety Act

Some legal advisers are saying unanswered questions remain when it concerns supporting uniformity in cosmetics regulation such as the Personal Care Products Safety Act.

SCANCOS Defends Paraben Safety, Addresses Nanoparticles

The Scandinavian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCANCOS) defended the safety of parabens and addressed the safety of nanoparticles at its Sustainable Cosmetics Conference, held Nov. 5-6, 2009 in Malmö, Sweden.

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Concerns Over Charcoal Safety Raised in Crest Toothpaste Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit filed in New York alleges that P&G promoted the safety of its activated charcoal-containing Crest toothpaste despite expert opinions finding a lack of safety and efficacy substantiation.

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ICMAD Urges National Safety Standard for Cosmetic Regulations

“The safety of our cosmetics and personal care products is our top priority–without safe products those who manufacture and sell them would have no business."

NSF Launches Testing, Certification and Consulting Program for Cosmetic Safety

Global public health organization NSF International has launched the NSF Cosmetics and Personal Care Program in response to growing concerns from consumers and retailers regarding adulteration, mislabeling and counterfeiting issues.

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Thorough Safety Standard for SunPURO Oxides Approved

Sun Chemical has received COSMOS approval for a range of its pigments, which helps give consumers confirmation that ingredients are sourced from organic farming.

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FDA to Use Adverse Event Reports to Monitor Cosmetic Safety

AERs that are submitted usually deal with hair products including shampoos, conditioners, hair smoothing products and hair dyes as well as skin products.

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