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As the first quarter of 2022 came to a close, several regulatory changes were announced in the Asia-Pacific region. Following is an overview, which includes ingredient restrictions, claims guidelines, adverse reactions and more.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: GMPs, Safety, Ingredient Restrictions, Claims and More

As the first quarter of 2022 came to a close, several regulatory changes were announced in the Asia-Pacific region. Following is an overview, which includes ingredient restrictions, claims guidelines, adverse reactions and more.

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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.

This two-part series will explore the current regulatory environment for color additives in the U.S. (Part I) and global (Part II) cosmetic markets. It will also examine the unique chemistry of naturally derived colors and their benefits.

Red Tape and Golden Opportunities in Natural Cosmetic Colorants, Part I

This two-part series will explore the current regulatory environment for color additives in the U.S. (Part I) and global (Part II) cosmetic markets. It will also examine the unique chemistry of naturally derived colors and their benefits.

While the company stands by its science, it is ending the global sales of baby powder containing mineral starch and switching to a formula based on corn starch,

$18.8 M Payout in J&J Talc Lawsuit Could Upset Settlement Offer

The ruling could sway individuals in the tens of thousands of other cases to also pursue claims in front of a jury, pressuring the judge overseeing the settlement case.

CNBC noted the proposed settlement does not resolve tens of thousands of consumer lawsuits, some of which are scheduled to go to trial this year (2024).

J&J Reaches Tentative $700 M Settlement for 40+ State Talc Investigations

The $700 million arrangement would settle by 42 states plus Washington, D.C., per the Wall Street Journal, Reuters reported; although it would not resolve thousands of consumer lawsuits.

The company announced in 2020 that it would stop selling the baby powder in the United States and Canada.

Report: J&J Ending Sales of Talc-based Baby Powder in 2023

Reuters reports that J&J faces about 38,000 lawsuits from consumers claiming the products caused cancer due to contamination with asbestos. J&J continues to deny the allegations.

The chemicals include some borate compounds, lily aldehyde, cyclotetrasiloxane, trichloroacetic acid, styrene and certain colors (see full list below).

[update] 26 More Chemicals That Could Get Your Products Banned in California

Assembly Bill 496, introduced on Feb. 7, 2023, proposes the addition of 26 chemicals to the state of California's existing Toxic-free Cosmetics Act. If passed, the bill would ban cosmetics containing them from being sold in the state.

Valisure found that BPO products could form more than 800 times the conditional regulatory limit for benzene in two weeks at a temperature of 50°C.

Valisure Finds High Levels of Benzene in Acne Products; PCPC Remains Skeptical

Valisure recently reported findings that benzene can form at high levels in benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products exposed to heat. The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) remains skeptical, however, considering the unrealistic test methods employed.

These examples clearly call into question what it means to consumers when they see the 'reef friendly' claim on a label.

'Reef Friendly' Claims Put Hain Celestial, Hawaiian Tropic in the Hot Seat

While Edgewell's Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen was dismissed from the alleged deceptive claim of "reef friendly," Hain Celestial's Alba Botanica is still in the hot seat. How are reef safe claims being interpreted?

In the case of fluctuating PET results for w/o products, it can be useful to increase the number of samples to verify the results.

Determining Preservative Efficacy in W/O Formulas, Part II: Making Microbiological Safety Assessments

The relevance of microbiological tests for w/o formulas has been questioned, mandating a more holistic approach. This second article in a series examines the failure rate of PETs for w/o products but looks at why this does not mean insufficient stability.

October was the deadline but it came and went without a MOCRA portal to show for it.

FDA to Industry: Review SLP Guides, Gather Data Until MOCRA Portal Launches

October was the deadline but it came and went without a MOCRA portal to show for it. As the industry waits, the FDA advised members to continue collecting data and reviewing guidance documents — including the latest one for Structured Product Labeling.

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.

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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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Health Canada to Make Over its Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: Additions, Revisions Proposed

This notice has been issued in advance of the official consultation; Health Canada will not be responding to feedback at this stage.

The long-awaited legislation advances product safety and innovation for the science-driven beauty and personal care industry and reinforces consumer confidence, according to the PCPC.

U.S. House/Senate, President Biden Pass 2023 Consolidation Act; PCPC Applauds Cosmetic Inclusion

The long-awaited legislation will advance product safety and innovation for the science-driven beauty and personal care industry and reinforce consumer confidence, according to the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).

The bigger impact is that concerns over the potential endocrine-disrupting effects of bisphenols will no doubt put other cosmetic ingredients with the same alleged effects front and center (again), drawing interest from regulators.

Endocrine Disruptors in the EU, SCCS Opinions and NGO Pressure to Crack Down

From November 2022–February 2023, organizations in seven European Union member states tested 121 products and found bisphenols of high concern in 47 of them, per Chemical Watch. NGOs are urging regulators to impose stricter regulation on all bisphenols.

The Thai Minister of Public Health expanded the list of banned advertising terms under Cosmetic Act B.E. 2558 (2015) to include terms referring to internal use or injectable applications.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Advertising Laws, Notifications, Halal Certification, Ingredient Restrictions and More

Regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific emphasize ingredient use, advertising standards, notification requirements and halal certification. The tightening of safety and quality standards reflects a focus on consumer protection and regulatory alignment.

Indonesian authorities noted 4,334 items and 205,133 pieces of products contained prohibited substances.

Recent Global Recalls in Beauty: Mercury, Hydroquinone, Benzene and Bacteria Raise Red Flags

This report summarizes recent responses to acne treatments, shampoos and cosmetics cited for benzene and potential bacteria risks; plus a sweeping recall of 91 brands flagged in Jakarta for hazardous substances.

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