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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.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with a few exceptions, has no requirements for cosmetics to be labeled with either a manufacturing date, “best by” use date or PAO. Manufacturers are held responsible for making sure their products are safe.

Lessons in Labeling from Gefilte Fish

This article discusses manufacturing and expiration date regulations that should be incorporated into the cosmetics industry. The ideas for these regulations are inspired by a jar of gefilte fish eaten by the author.

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Emollients Under Fire in the UK

A recent report by the BBC has consumers up in arms over the safety of emollient products; specifically those containing paraffin.

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Calling All Innovators—Write for Us

Does love for science permeate your being? Do you innovate consumer products in your sleep? If your passion could benefit cosmetics R&D, we want to hear about it. Submit an article today!

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Schülke to Offer Halal Cosmetic Ingredients

Halal certification is on the rise and schülke is responding with its own halal certified cosmetic ingredients. A range of ingredients from multifunctional additives to preservatives will fall under this regulation.

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NSF International Launches 455 GMP Certification

NSF International has been accredited to certify manufacturers to NSF/ANSI 455 GMP standards, expanding its previous dietary supplement program to now include manufacturers of cosmetics, personal care and over-the-counter products.

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FDA Discusses 'Natural' in Food, Beverage Labeling

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is finally talking about it: the word natural. Will this discussion move to cosmetics, next?

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FDA Warns About Mercury in Beauty Products

Even though these products are often promoted as cosmetics, they also may be unapproved new drugs under the law, says Linda Katz, director of FDA’s Office of Cosmetics and Colors.

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Canada Mandatory Nanomaterials Notice Due in '06

Canada has issued a mandatory notice to be completed by companies who have manufactured or imported products with nanomaterials in 2014.

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ICMAD Confirms Support of Cosmetic Ingredient Review

ICMAD, along with its more than 900-member companies, has announced their support of the efforts of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel and the statement issued by its executive director Bart Heldreth, Ph.D., that the claims laid out by Women’s Voices for the Earth are erroneous

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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Navigating Cosmetic Claims in the Digital Age

Cosmetic claims are unavoidable and play a key role in the marketing of a product—however, they must follow certain standards to ensure that consumers are not misled.

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CTPA Responds to 'Harmful' Organic Ingredient Claims

The CTPA responded to a recent independent report flagging potentially "harmful" natural and organic cosmetic ingredients, insisting that safety concerns were invalid.

Association Questions Formaldehyde Use in Brazilian Straighteners

Recent media stories have prompted one association to raise questions regarding the safety of some Brazilian keratin treatments, known as escova progressiva in Brazil.

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Neutrogena Faces Suit Over Benzene in Sunscreens

Neutrogena is facing charges alleging its sunscreens contain unacceptable levels of benzene and do not disclose this ingredient on their labels.

The Microbiome Friendly+ Seal of Approval is the first certification seal from Labskin.

Labskin Introduces Microbiome Friendly+ Seal of Approval

The certification seal ensures the product has a neutral effect on the skin microbiome.

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Turkey's Cosmetic Regulations saw Changes in 2016

Changes include the banning of benzylidene camphor, changing requirements for non-oxidant hair dyes and the relationship between local and European Union legislations regarding vivisection.

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