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Section: Regulations > Claims/Labeling
Organic/COSMOS
Words from Wiechers on 'Naturals'
In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the late Johann challenges us to question the concept of
natural
, as its meaning has become distorted.
Claims/Labeling
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.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers on 'Snake Oil Sellers'
Now more than ever, "snake oil sellers" have access to consumers, which may be, in part, why the industry is consistently under attack. In this first installment of our new "Words from Wiechers" series, column editor Tony O'Lenick shares lessons for the betterment of both formulas and the industry's overall credibility.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: Much Ado About Nothing
In this edition of the Words from Wiechers series, the late author explores product and ingredient claims, placebo studies and test designs to ensure claims are accurately substantiated.
Efficacy
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.
Claims/Labeling
Words from Wiechers: The Term
Cosmeceuticals
is No Longer Sustainable
"We really cannot differentiate between a cosmetic and a drug if we accept the fact that a claim made for the product can determine to which category it belongs," Wiechers criticizes, in this "Words from Wiechers."
Claims/Labeling
Words from Wiechers: High-resolution Resolutions
As we use terms that have scientific meaning, marketing meaning and common meaning, we will always be confused as to which meaning is in use. Read on to see what O'Lenick and Wiechers have to say about this.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: Is Cosmetic Science Really 'Bad'? Part II: Scum of the Earth
This edition of Words from Wiechers debates: Are claims on cosmetic products exaggerated? While Wiechers presents strong points, column editor Tony O'Lenick believes that by and large, cosmetic companies are very conscious not to alienate consumers by making wild claims.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: Who Do You Think You're Fooling?
In this edition, Wiechers admonishes us to “make cosmetic science into something we can be proud of again,” and reminds us that “cosmetic science is only as bad as you and I make it." Read on to learn more about who's "fooling" whom.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: Dry Skin or Skin Cancer, is That the Question?
In this series installment, Wiechers advises, "Let’s do our science properly and completely before we come up with new claims and completely confuse ourselves, our regulatory bodies and our consumers." O'Lenick agrees; read on to learn more.
Event Coverage
[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.
Event Coverage
[video] Big Wins, L'Oréal Acquisitions and More: This Week's News and Insights
What a week in the world of cosmetics R&D. From acquisitions to big wins and more, here's Rachel Grabenhofer with your video recap from
Cosmetics & Toiletries
.
Claims/Labeling
J&J, Walgreens-Boots, L'Oréal, Maybelline and E.L.F. Named in 'Oil-free' False Advert Suits
A series of legal complaints has been filed alleging that cosmetic products are not oil-free as claimed. Its products among them, J&J recently appealed to the court to dismiss the charges due to unfounded injury and a misinterpretation of what constitutes "oils."
Method/Process
In the Land of the Blind: Applying a Single-blind Study to Finished Products
Following positive feedback from a previous column on the placebo effect, Wiechers readdresses clinical study design in relation to cosmetic claim substantiation—this time discussing when to perform double-blind studies and when to perform single-blind studies.
Consumers/Market
Keeping Cosmetics in Check: How Scientific are Cosmetics?
This brief commentary explores the complexity of cosmetic formulas and proposes and approach to express scientific information about these formulas to non-scientific experts.
Claims/Labeling
Is Cosmetics Science Really "Bad"? Part III: Evidence to Support Claims in the Real World
This is the third column of a series that applies Michael Shermer's "Baloney Detection Kit" to cosmetic science. This column tackles the fourth, fifth and sixth of ten core questions included in the "kit": those relating to claims substantiation.
Claims/Labeling
'Nessie' and The Precautionary Principle
Academia continues to conduct experiments demonstrating that nanoparticles do not penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin but skeptics and activist groups do not accept this evidence.
Skin Care
Cosmetics, Ketchup and Formula Simplicity
"I like it that ketchup still tastes the same to me as it did when [I was a child]. ... I feel reassured that many unnecessary ingredients have not been added. As a cosmetic scientist, while I appreciate when new ingredients improve products, I would feel better if we crafted them without unnecessary additions."
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