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Section: Regulations > Claims/Labeling
Claims/Labeling
Net Contents of a Cosmetic: The ‘E’ Mark and Units of Measure
Recently, some European Union member states have expressed concern over the misuse of the Estimated Symbol (℮), often referred to as the “e” mark, on product labels. In addition, some regulators have argued that the International System of Units, known as the metric system, should be used on all product labels to indicate the net contents of a finished product. Both of these concerns have fueled the present column in which the author debates how product labels should indicate the net contents of a cosmetic product. In closing, he comments on the jurisdiction of the CPSC in the United States.
Claims/Labeling
Net Contents of a Cosmetic: The ‘E’ Mark and Units of Measure
Recently, some European Union member states have expressed concern over the misuse of the Estimated Symbol (℮), often referred to as the “e” mark, on product labels. In addition, some regulators have argued that the International System of Units, known as the metric system, should be used on all product labels to indicate the net contents of a finished product. Both of these concerns have fueled the present column in which the author debates how product labels should indicate the net contents of a cosmetic product. In closing, he comments on the jurisdiction of the CPSC in the United States.
Claims/Labeling
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.
Claims/Labeling
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.”
Event Coverage
Father of Green Chemistry Talks Sustainability and Innovation
“There is no desire to do the best green chemistry. We will do the best chemistry and it will happen to be green," said Paul Anastas, Ph.D., during the IFSCC Congress. He urged all attendees to take steps toward green chemistry.
News
R&D: Resources and Development of Eco-friendly Products
Eco-friendly suppliers fight greenwashing to deliver results.
Cosmetic Ingredients
Dermatologist Promotes Sunscreen and Antiaging Benefits of Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology can have positive affects on aesthetics, efficacy and delivery when formulated into skin care and sun care products, according to Adnan Nasir, MD, PhD, FAAD, a dermatologist and clinical assistant professor in the department of dermatology at the University of North Carolina.
Efficacy
Hidden Hair Damage and the Importance of Multiple Tests
It is of paramount importance for hair researchers to know the history of hair at the time of applying a treatment. The lack of such knowledge can create misleading results. Thus, a stress-strain test in both dry and wet states can provide a rapid means to check the reliability of the information collected, as is shown here.
Regional
Cosmetovigilance and Safety Assessment in the World of Active Ingredients
It can be deduced from today's scientific literature that countless ingredients have been developed with the intent to alter the structure and function of human skin. This raises important questions in terms of how these products should be regulated and what types of safety standards they should be held to.
Methods/Tools
IFSCC 2014 Explores Social, Psychological and Sensorial Aspects of Beauty
As one might expect from an event centered around beauty and staged in Paris, the 28th Congress of the International Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) was nothing less than fabulous. However, the glamour and fanfare was deeply rooted in science.
Regional
FDA Flags Color Additive, SPF and Contaminant Offenses, Urges 'Recall Readiness'
In recent months, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported six voluntary recalls for an impermissible color additive, mislabeled SPF and several contaminants. It also urged companies to be "recall ready" and provided final guidance to do so.
Event Coverage
Agriculture-based Ingredients, Green Development and More to Be Focus of 2014 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit
The 2014 edition of the three-day North American summit will bring together CEOs, founders and senior executives from across the beauty industry to discuss sustainability issues.
Companies
Jarchem Becomes Official Member of RSPO
Jarchem has become an official member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), which will allow the company to include RSPO certified palm products in its supply chain.
Regional
[update] US Representative Proposes Ban, Review of Hundreds of Ingredients
The “Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2018” puts preservatives, UV filters, fragrances and other ingredients under the lens.
Claims/Labeling
Head and Shoulders Above the Rest: Emerging Trends and Regulatory Hurdles in Bath and Body
Is the average consumer more concerned about their body above the shoulders? Are they unwilling to spend more on bath and body because there's no big difference between products, despite the price point? Explore this and more with us.
Regional
Regulations and Notifications for Cosmetics and Hair Spray in Vietnam
On the Vietnamese market, cosmetics must satisfy ASEAN guidelines for the marketing of their features. Corporations or individuals selling cosmetic products bear full responsibility for product safety, efficacy and quality. Also, VOCs are not currently regulated. This update briefs manufacturers on processes specific to this growing market.
Safety
Benzene, Methanol and Lead Headline Recent Class Actions and FDA Alerts
Methanol in hand sanitizers and lead in a baby skin care are cited in the latest U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall notices, while benzene content in dry shampoo and spray sunscreens persists among class action suits. Following is a roundup.
Bath/Shower
Microbeads Then and Now: Polyethylene and Alternative Next-gen Abrasives
Properties of microbeads such as their particle size, density, morphology and material hardness are important for abrasive and sensory attributes. The present article highlights these and other aspects for both polyethylene-based beads and naturally derived abrasive alternates.
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