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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.

What’s in My Jar is an app that analyzes unsubsidized company claims and marketing language for skin care products based on their ingredients to educate consumers about how effective and potentially irritating products are.

What’s in My Jar Analyzes Product Efficacy and Irritant Potential

What’s in My Jar is an app that analyzes unsubsidized company claims and marketing language for skin care products to educate consumers about how effective or potentially irritating products are.

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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.

The certified renewable polypropylene will be used in Beiersdorf's cosmetics packaging

Beiersdorf x SABIC Certified Renewable Polypropylene

The new packaging products will reportedly be introduced to the market in 2021.

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Regulating Risk: Fragrance Safety for the 21st Century

Clear-cut guidance has been given to establish fragrance safety based on RIFM’s scientific assessment and IFRA’s standards. This article elucidates the work of the fragrance industry to mitigate sensitization and assure the safety of its products.

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BASF Develops Tests to Verify Anti-pollution Product Efficacy

BASF has developed a multifaceted approach to test the ability of products to protect skin against environmental pollution. The in vivo and in vitro tests target four core mechanisms of action: anti-adhesion, removability, anti-penetration and cleansing.

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FDA Releases Color Additives Q4 Report

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted to its website the fourth quarter 2020 report on color additive certifications.

Hear more on this topic at Beauty Accelerate Virtual. $89 for 4 days, as of Oct. 7. See details below.

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.

Farah K. Ahmed, president and CEO of Fragrance Creators Association, issued a statement recognizing the passing of California’s Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020 (SB 312).

Fragrance Creators CEO Issues Statement on Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act

Farah K. Ahmed, president and CEO of Fragrance Creators Association, issued a statement recognizing the passing of California’s Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020 (SB 312).

Farah K. Ahmed, president and CEO of Fragrance Creators Association, issued a statement recognizing the passing of California’s Menstrual Products Right to Know Act of 2020 (AB 1989).

Fragrance Creators Issues Statement on California’s Menstrual Products Right to Know Act

"Fragrance Creators engaged in a constructive dialogue with all stakeholders to ensure clarity and consistency across products so that consumers can make informed product selections and comparisons," states Farah K. Ahmed, president and CEO, Fragrance Creators.

Beauty Accelerate Virtual 2020 will be held Nov. 2-5, 2020

Formulations & Ingredients That Build Trust: Beauty Accelerate Virtual

The presentation will ask: What will formulations look like post-pandemic?

Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D.

Words from Wiechers: Is Cosmetic Science Really 'Bad'?

In this month's "Words from Wiechers" series, we learn about a metric to evaluate cosmetic science and related claims: The Baloney Detection Kit.

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BPI Labs Scales Up, Seals the Deal for Hand Sanitizers Using Tubes

BPI Labs is launching a large-scale hand sanitizer production using tube packaging. Production is expected to begin mid-August, 2020.

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Words from Wiechers: A Smelly Business

In this month's "Words from Wiechers" series, we focus on cosmetic regulation, risk/benefit analysis and public education as exemplified through the 7th Amendment to the European Cosmetic Directive and the mandate for fragrance allergen disclosures on product labels.

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FTC Proposes Rule for ‘Made in USA’ Label Claim

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule to improve regulation around the “Made in USA” label claim.

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AAA Cosmética Voluntarily Recalls Hand Sanitizer for Methanol

AAA Cosmética, S.A. de C.V., of Mexico, has issued a voluntary nationwide recall in the U.S. of all lots of Bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer 480 mL due to the potential presence of undeclared methanol. Further listed are the specific lots under recall.

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FDA Warning Expands: More Hand Sanitizer Recalls Due to Methanol

The FDA has issued yet another warning to consumers to not use given hand sanitizer brands due to reports of the presence of the toxic and possibly deadly substance methanol.

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Halal Cosmetics – Control of Ingredients

With the growing demand for halal cosmetics, our informative white paper explains the halal requirements and the complexities of what goes into bringing a product to market