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Skin Care
Philadelphia Jury Rules in Favor of J&J in Talc/Cancer Lawsuit
According to a report from The Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia jurors have ruled unanimously in favor of Johnson & Johnson in a suit alleging its talcum-based baby powder causes cancer.
Regional
EU Restriction on DHA to Minimally Impact Self-tanners
Self-tanning products in the EU will now be limited to a maximum of 10% DHA. Some consumer products are not likely to be affected because they use much lower levels of DHA (1-3%) to gradually develop color.
Skin Care
Jury Finds J&J Negligent, Orders $29 M Payout for Baby Powder Lawsuit
A California jury recently awarded $29.4 million in compensatory damages to one cancer patient who alleged Johnson & Johnson was negligent and failed to warn consumers of potential asbestos in its baby powder.
Safety/Stability
Letter to Editor Questions Benzophenone Study; Author and Industry Expert Respond
A Letter to the Editor in
Chemical Research in Toxicology
points to flaws in a study gaining recent attention and calling for the removal of octocrylene-containing sunscreens from the market. The author responds; as does an additional industry expert, David Steinberg.
Companies
Talc-Cancer Lawsuit Against J&J Rejected by Illinois Court
While J&J is facing thousands of lawsuits alleging its talc-based baby powder containing asbestos caused cancer, an Illinois court has rejected one case.
Bath/Shower
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.
Claims/Labeling
J&J Voluntarily Recalls Benzene-containing Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of five Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreens as some were found to contain low levels of benzene.
Claims/Labeling
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.
Actives
20 Hand Sanitizers Recalled by Health Canada
Health Canada has recalled 20 hand sanitizers between March 31, 2021, and June 22 for ingredient violations, unauthorized sale and more, adding to nearly 100 previous recalls,
CTV News
reports.
Regional
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.
Color Cosmetics
Cosmetics Study Prompts Legislation to Ban PFAs
The authors concluded: "The cosmetic categories that had the highest percentage of high fluorine products were foundations (63%), eye products (58%), mascaras (47%) and lip products (55%)."
Claims/Labeling
Burt's Bees Faces Class Action Suit Over 'Natural' Pet Shampoo Claims
Burt's Bees is facing charges of alleged deception through marketing related to its animal shampoos and conditioners that claim to be 99.7% natural but whose ingredients, according to the plaintiff, are mostly synthetic.
Skin Care
J&J Appeal Over Talc Ruling Rejected by U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Johnson & Johnson's appeal to a previous decision ordering the company to pay $2 billion to women reporting they developed ovarian cancer due to asbestos in J&J's talc products.
Regional
Asia-Pacific Regulatory: Update Regional Reforms
From the beginning of this year to mid-March 2021, China, South Korea and India updated several important cosmetic regulations. Provided here are brief overviews of these updates and requirements in the Asia-Pacific region including safety, animal testing, manufacturing and more.
Sun Care
Benzene in Sunscreens Prompts FDA Citizen Petition, PCPC Responds
Benzene has been detected in several brands and batches of sunscreens above the 2 ppm threshold, Valisure LLC reported, though most likely as a contaminant, another source noted. The firm has petitioned the FDA to act; the PCPC is carefully reviewing these findings.
Actives
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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