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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.”

Silicone Safety and the Cosmetic Industry

The use of silicones in personal care products continues to expand because of the unique performance attributes they provide and their well-established record of safety. As a result, progressively larger volumes of silicones are being released to the environment, and interest in their life cycle has increased. The present article summarizes relevant fundamental chemical and physical properties of silicones and how these relate to material performance, safety and environmental fate.

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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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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 3/16/2018

Still dazed by daylight saving time? The Cosmetics & Toiletries weekly recap will help you catch up on this week in cosmetics R&D.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 3/2/2018

March has arrived with a new batch of cosmetic R&D news—watch this week's recap video with assistant editor Brooke Schleehauf for the scoop on the future of animal testing, nutricosmetics and more.

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Industry Insight: Sunscreen Myths, Claims and Consumer Confidence

Sunscreens have improved immensely in the past 40 years thanks to advances in formulation and a deeper understanding of sunlight and exposure. As a natural extension of progress, however, new pain points have emerged; these are discussed in brief in this commentary from world-renowned sunscreen expert Brian Diffey, Ph.D., of Newcastle University.

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PFOA and PFOS: California's Next Chemical Targets

California's deadline for two pollutants of concern is looming, and cosmetic manufacturers are urged to become aware of any products containing them and to label accordingly.

Translating Sensation to (and from) Personal Care

Converging multiple sensory experiences in one personal care product can differentiate it from others on the shelf. Translating sensations to (and from) personal care will therefore be addressed by sensory expert John Hayes, PhD, at the June 22 and 23, 2015, Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit in Philadelphia.

Nanomaterials in Personal Care: Opportunities and Safety Considerations

So what exactly is nanotechnology and what are its applications in cosmetics and personal care? Nanotechnology is one of those terms that most think they understand—in the scientific community, at least—but for which most would struggle to provide a precise definition.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 4/27/2018

Did you see last week's video from in-cosmetics in Amsterdam? We touched on a few trends but there was so much more. This week's recap gives additional insights and news in cosmetics R&D.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 11/17/2017

Temperatures are cooling down, but news at Cosmetics & Toiletries is always hot! Click through and watch now for the latest industry news and insights.

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[video] News and Insight from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 8/18/2017

Has it been a week already? Must be, because here's Rachel Grabenhofer again, with the latest news and insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries. Check out the video re-cap with this week's exclusive product pick and reader insight.

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NSF International to Offer GMRA Certification and Audits

GMP standards developer NSF International will now provide official Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GMRA) certification and audits for dietary supplements, cosmetics/personal care products and OTC drugs.

Use and Labeling of Nanomaterials in the EU

Although originally presented as a consolidation and simplification of the Cosmetics Directive and its complex amendments, the recasting of the directive into a regulation for cosmetic products was used as an opportunity to extend the scope in several areas. One of these concerned the use of nanomaterial in cosmetic products, now defined in Article 2(k) of the regulation. It states, “‘Nanomaterial’ means an insoluble or biopersistent and intentionally manufactured material with one or more external dimensions, or an internal structure, on the scale from 1 to 100 nm.”

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 3/9/2018

Wouldn't your week feel incomplete without the Cosmetics & Toiletries video recap? Here you go—we won't leave you hanging.

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European Regulatory Update: Greenwashing, Endocrine Disruptors and PFAS

There are robust regulations in Europe regarding chemicals that seem to be based on persistence rather than the analysis of harmful effects. Here, the author highlights regulatory updates in the EU and UK with regard to environmental claims, chemical strategies and more, including endocrine disruptors and PFAS.

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Puberty and Parabens: New Study Cites 'Risk'

Teen girls may be at particular risk to chemicals such as parabens and triclosan used in cosmetics and personal care formulations, a study finds. However, this study, like many others is up for debate.

Lead, Aluminum and Parabens: Myths in Cosmetics

Cosmetic companies comply with strict ingredient regulations and stay abreast of the latest scientific studies to ensure that their products are safe and efficacious. Yet, rumors still abound about cosmetic companies intentionally including toxic chemicals. This column looks into those myths, separating fact from fiction.

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