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The guidelines include how consumers are likely to interpret particular claims and how marketers can substantiate these claims to avoid deceiving consumers.

Avoid Deceptive Eco Claims by Helping FTC Shape the Green Guides

The commission is seeking public comment to update the guidelines. This move is based on increasing consumer interest in buying environmentally friendly products.

This follows the company's recall on these products in November 2021; at that time, the company had not received any reports of adverse events following the use of these products.

P&G Pays Out $8 M in Benzene Settlement

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased Secret, Old Spice, Pantene, Waterless, Aussie, Herbal Essences or Hair Food aerosol antiperspirant, deodorant, body spray, dry shampoo or dry conditioner products between Nov. 4, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2021.

'We extend our thanks to Congress for their efforts in this area and ask that leadership consider including cosmetics modernization in any end of year spending bill.'

Fragrance Creators Press U.S. Congress to Finalize Safe Cosmetics Act in 2022

As the year draws to an end, the association and allied trades are urging the U.S. Congress to come to a bipartisan, comprehensive and uniform national framework for cosmetics regulation.

To date, Adam’s Polishes has not received any reports of injury, illness or other adverse events related to this recall.

FDA Alert: Adam's Polishes Recalls Hand Sanitizers Over Methanol Concerns

The company is voluntarily recalling lot #133475 of Adam’s Polishes Hand Sanitizer after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found this lot contain undeclared methanol; 19 other lots have been recalled to err on the side of caution.

'The halal product category is growing, and more consumers are looking for the IIDC halal symbol as it affirms the product's commitment to safety and health.'

BioCell Collagen Gains Halal Approval

BioCell's flagship ingredient, BioCell Collagen, is now halal-certified by the Islamic Information Documentation and Certification GmbH (IIDC), an accreditation accepted in nearly all Islamic countries.

'The study does not account for a number of other differences that may be associated with increased incidence. . .'

PCPC Stands Strong with Hair Straightener Science

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) released a statement in response to the recent publication associating hair straightener products with a higher incidence of uterine cancer. It underlines that association is not causation.

Originally expected at the end of 2022, the revision to REACH is now set for the fourth quarter of next year.

EC Puts REACH Revisions On Hold Until Late 2023

On Oct. 18, 2022, the European Commission (EC) adopted working plans for 2023, which confirmed another delay of the long-awaited revision to REACH.

The products include skin brightening lotions, creams, gels and soaps that contain hydroquinone, mercury and its compounds.

Kenya Bans 400+ Soaps and Skin Brighteners

The products reportedly contain mercury and hydroquinone compounds, which according to the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), can only be used with a physician's oversight.

Certification must be performed before the color additive is permitted for use in products marketed to U.S. consumers.

U.S. FDA Proposes Fee Increase to Certify Color Additives

If finalized, the proposed rule will implement a 10 cent per pound increase in color certification fees.

Mitchell alleges her cancer was caused 'directly and proximately' by her 'regular and prolonged exposure to phthalates and other endocrine disrupting chemicals found in Defendants’ hair care products.

L'Oréal Faces Suit Over Alleged Cancer-causing Hair Straighteners

According to CNN, L'Oréal is being sued over allegations that its chemical hair straighteners put women at a higher risk for developing uterine cancer.

Unilever U.S. is recalling these products out of an abundance of caution. Unilever has received no reports of adverse events to date relating to this recall.

Unilever Recalls Dry Shampoos for Possible Elevated Benzene Levels

Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head) and TRESemmé dry shampoos are among the brands cited for concerns.

Black women could be disproportionately affected, as 60% of participants who reported using hair straighteners self-identified as Black women.

Study Connects Hair Straightener Use to Incident Uterine Cancer

Hair straightening products could be linked to higher incidences of uterine cancer, a study of nearly 34,000 women in the U.S. recently found.

Urban Decay is facing a lawsuit for selling eyeshadow palettes containing titanium dioxide with airborne, unbound particles of respirable size, in violation of California Proposition 65.

Urban Decay Faces Lawsuit Over Respirable TiO2 in Eyeshadow Palettes

Urban Decay is facing a lawsuit for eyeshadow palettes containing titanium dioxide with airborne, unbound particles of respirable size, in violation of California Proposition 65.

The mission of the collaboration is to support industry compliance and advance consumer education and understanding of fragrance in cosmetic and personal care products.

Fragrance Creators Establishes Collab with California to Advance Ingredient Transparency

The mission of the collaboration is to support industry compliance and advance consumer education and understanding of fragrance in cosmetic and personal care products.

The lawsuit reportedly seeks unspecified damages for purchasers of the products nationwide.

Report: L'Oreal Facing Lawsuit Over Collagen Products Claims

The plaintiffs claim the brand deceived them into overpaying for its Collagen Moisture Filler Day/Night Cream and its Fragrance-Free Collagen Moisture Filler Daily Moisturizer by suggesting they help smooth wrinkles, according to Reuters.

Eighteen studies identified complications such as rash, irritation, immune system disorders, stratum corneum DNA damage and hormonal disruption.

Literature Review Connects Sunscreen Absorption with Potential Adverse Effects

A literature review published in Dermatology Research suggests the potential adverse effects, i.e., irritation, rashes, hormone disruption, etc., of sunscreen ingredients absorbed into human skin and present in human plasma and urine.

The ingredient has been categorized as low-risk with functions including antioxidant and skin conditioner.

Sytheon's Bakuchiol Gains Approval in China

Sytenol A (INCI: Bakuchiol), a natural alternative to retinol, is the first bakuchiol approved for use in the Chinese marketplace.

'Our organizations stand ready to continue to work with you and other stakeholders on a bipartisan, comprehensive and uniform national framework for cosmetics regulation...'

Industry Stakeholders Back the FDA to Modernize Cosmetic Regulations

Recently, the Personal Care Products Council, Fragrance Creators Association, Independent Beauty Association and Consumer Healthcare Products Association declared their support for modernizing cosmetic regulations in a letter to the FDA.

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