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Missouri Jury Rules in J&J's Favor in the Latest Talc Trial

Just days after a favorable ruling in Philadelphia, Johnson & Johnson has defeated another suit brought against its talc-based baby powder; this time, in a Missouri court.

'It’s certainly true that the study’s authors looked at packaging samples and found some of these samples contained chemicals they suspect to have metabolism-disrupting effects....just not the shampoo bottles.'

Latest Alarmist Farce: Shampoo Makes You Fat

Throw another pick on the junk science pile; or at least, it's portrayal. A recent headline in The Daily Mail has British beauty consumers buzzing over fears that their shampoo bottles are making them fat.

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FDA Calls Out Contaminants, Methanol and Packaging in Latest Alerts

Methanol content, yeast contamination and packaging resembling beverage bottles are among the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's latest hand sanitizer and product recall alerts.

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[update] Asbestos in Talc? Latest FDA Tests Find No Evidence

Asbestos fibers were not detected in any of the 50 samples tested via PLM or TEM. While this is good news, one expert highlights how the report demonstrates the FDA's fundamental lack of understanding of chemistry and formulations.

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Could the FDA's Delay to Rule on 3 Hand Soap Ingredients Spell Trouble for the Industry?

In a letter to the FDA, GSPI urged the agency to ban 3 antibacterial ingredients that have been in limbo for years. The NGO fears this delay could harm consumers as they keep using the ingredients. C&T fears it opens the industry to new scrutiny.

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UK Seeks Data, Reports on Testing the Safety of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics

The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is calling for data and any scientific information related to assessing the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics.

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4 U.S. Bills Propose Ban on 18 Cosmetic Ingredients, Fill the MoCRA 'Gap'

This legislative effort reflects growing public interest in ingredient safety and environmental health.

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EU Lays Down the Law on Cyclic Silicones D5, D6 — Now What?

It happened. On May 16, 2024, the European Union officially adopted new restrictions on siloxanes D5 and D6, as promised. What drove this decision? And what can the industry do now?

The FDA reminded consumers to check its blacklist of hand sanitizers they should not use due to methanol content, insufficient active ingredient or false and misleading/unproven claims.

FDA on Hand Sanitizers, Topical Irritation Testing and Biosimilars

Recent FDA activities include education for consumers on hand sanitizers and biosimilars, and guidance for testing the irritation/sensitization potential of topicals in relation to abbreviated new drug applications. Following is a roundup.

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FDA Issues Warning on Certain OTC Analgesic Topical Products

The FDA has asked six companies to respond to the warning letters within 15 days of receipt stating how they will address these issues or provide their reasoning and supporting information as to why they think the products are not in violation of the law.

'...There is currently insufficient relevant and reliable scientific data to conduct realistic ERAs and there is not enough scientific data to support sunscreen ingredient bans,' wrote the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).

PCPC on NAS Report: 'Not Enough Data to Ban Sunscreens'

The Personal Care Products Council has released a statement responding to the National Academy of Sciences Report, "Review of Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and Implications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health."

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SCCS on Methyl Salicylate: Safe Within Cosmetic Limits, Weak Sensitizer

The European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) recently issued its preliminary Opinion on the safety of methyl salicylate.

The three-judge appeals panel reportedly wrote that 'the lower court failed to fulfill its 'gatekeeping role' of assessing whether the plaintiffs’ experts based their testimony on sound science.'

$223 M Talc Verdict Against J&J Overturned on 'Junk Science'

According to NJBiz, in an Oct. 3 ruling, a federal appeals court overturned a $223 million jury award and ordered a new trial because the awarding jurors were allowed to hear "improper scientific testimony" linking J&J's talc-based products to cancer.

With an increase in sustainability, consumer focus and particularities from consumers about health concerns, the press release from PASS furthers the discussion of regulations in sunscreen and other application products.

PASS Weighs in on NAS Report Finding Insufficient Data for Sunscreen Bans

Responding to increased interest in sustainability and consumer health concerns, the Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition released a statement responding to recent NAS findings and furthering the discussion of regulations in sunscreens.

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FDA Flags 13 More Sanitizers, Issues One Warning for Methanol Content

Methanol content or possible associations therewith account for 12 of the 13 latest additions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to its "do not use" hand sanitizer list, along with one warning letter.

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Fees Increased on U.S. FDA Color Additive Certification; Here's What You'll Pay

"The color certification process for synthetic organic colorants is an important aspect of color additive regulations that is unique to the United States," notes industry expert Kelly Dobos. "This fee had remarkably not been raised in nearly 20 years."

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Has DSM-Firmenich Put Us on a Path to a New U.S. Sunscreen Approval?

DSM-Firmenich has submitted its Parsol Shield (INCI: Bemotrizinol) UV filter to the FDA for review in hopes of earning it a GRASE status and inclusion in the U.S. OTC Sunscreen Monograph. This would be the first new sunscreen added in 25 years.

The guides are regularly revised to incorporate the progress of scientific knowledge in general and the experience gained particularly in the field of testing and safety evaluation of cosmetic ingredients.

11 Changes to SCCS Guides for Cosmetics Safety Testing — Plus a Note on 'Nano'

The European Union's (EU's) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) recently updated its notes of guidance (NoG) for cosmetics and cosmetic ingredient safety testing, emphasizing alternatives to animal testing and more.

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