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Poll Results: What is Your Biggest Concern Regarding Consumer Safety in Cosmetics?

Recently, we polled our audiences on social media about their biggest concern for safety in cosmetics. Their responses surprised us.

While the MoCRA Act provided the FDA with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to set matters right and take federal responsibility for full industry regulation, the agency chose not to, and prolonged the chaotic mess our industry has dealt with for so long.

What MoCRA Got Wrong [opinion]

The cosmetics industry and consumers would be better served by uniform regulations, rather than the state-by-state patchwork that MoCRA left in place.

In short, AB 2771 is a complete ban up and down the supply chain on the intentional inclusion of PFAS chemicals in cosmetic products, and companies have a little under two years to prepare for and comply with the ban. Here's how.

What California’s PFAS Law Could Mean for the Cosmetics Industry Nationwide

While it is not entirely possible to avoid potential litigation, companies can reduce their risk of suit by paying close attention to labelling, advertising and other representations about the safety, contents and ESG impacts of their products.

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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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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?

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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.

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P&G Detects Benzene in Antiperspirant and Body Sprays, Issues Recall

P&G has voluntarily recalled specific lots of Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products due to the detection of benzene.

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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.

The 'Skin Facts!' Initiative aims to help consumers understand the potential risks and to help identify whether the products they purchase contain these harmful ingredients.

FDA Issues Warnings, Pushes Consumer Education of OTC Skin Lightening Products

The FDA is once again cracking down on companies selling skin lightening products containing hydroquinone or mercury. Its public health campaign, Skin Facts!, urges consumers to get educated on skin care ingredients.

A 2019 petition to the House of Commons stated, 'We, the undersigned residents of Canada, draw the attention of the House of Commons ... [that] animal testing is unnecessary to prove the safety of cosmetic products.'

After 8+ Years, is Canada Ready to Ban Animal Testing for Cosmetics?

Health Canada confirmed plans are in the works to implement an animal testing ban for cosmetics, according to The Globe and Mail.

A total ban across the entire class of PFAS would be disruptive without any basis in science. A more deliberate approach would better suit public policy.

Why a Ban on PFAS Across Cosmetics and Other Industries Right Now is Misguided [opinion]

The wide use of forever chemicals across cosmetics and other industries and their persistence have opened them to scrutiny. But banning the entire PFAS class would be disruptive without any basis in science or good public policy. Why? Read on to see.

'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.

As reported in 2022, the lawsuit follows the release of findings published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute associating hair straightening product use with incident uterine cancer. The study did highlight the fact that Black women could be disproportionately affected, as 60% of the 33,947 total participants who reported using hair straighteners self-identified as Black women.

Hair Relaxer-Cancer Lawsuits Will Move Forward

Earlier this year, racial justice organization Color of Change urged consumers to sign a petition demanding that Target, ShopRite, Giant, Food Lion and other major retailers remove "toxic" products such as lye relaxers and hair dyes from shelves.

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.

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.

A grand gesture may be necessary to convince nay-sayers of the industry's commitment to consumer safety — regardless of ethnic heritage.

Color of Change to Retailers: Remove 'Toxic' Hair Products and 'Anti-Blackness'

Color of Change is calling on consumers to petition Target, ShopRite and other retailers to remove "toxic" lye relaxers and hair dyes that disproportionately affect Black consumers from shelves. This comes as the industry is making inclusivity inroads.

The #mydentity Guy Tang Reflect line of liquid demi permanent hair dyes is being recalled for potential contamination with nitrosamines.

Correction: Hair Products Recalled, Grande Cosmetics Settles and Sephora/Target 'Clean' Beauty Suits Continue

This roundup of products in "hot water" includes recalls on a hair dye and shampoo, Grande Cosmetics' settlement and a look at the latest "clean" beauty suits against Sephora and Target.

Per Google Trends, searches on 'talc-free makeup' are up 350% in the past seven days, which may be due to The Guardian's June 10, 2024, headline: 'Is there asbestos in your makeup? Why women with cancer are suing big beauty brands.'

7 Trends in Beauty — Talc-free Makeup/J&J Settles, Unsafe Products in Sri Lanka, Hair Bonding, Peptides and More

Each week, we dig into growing trends in web searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. Emerging this week are: talc-free makeup and J&J's settlement, unsafe products in Sri Lanka, hair bonding, Argireline hexapeptide products and more.

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