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Cyclic silicones and microplastics face bans under REACH but both contribute to the aesthetics and performance of color cosmetics.
How Cyclic Silicone and Microplastic Bans Impact Color Cosmetic Formulating
Cyclic silicones and microplastics face bans under REACH but both contribute to the aesthetics and performance of color cosmetics. This article describes these bans and what replacing them means for color cosmetic formulating.
Apr 1st, 2024
Notable changes in the Asia-Pacific region include adjustments to cosmetic ingredient technical standard and cosmetic pre-market management.
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Children’s Cosmetics, Toothpaste, Personalized Products, Ingredients, E-commerce and More
Notable changes in the Asia-Pacific region include adjustments to cosmetic ingredient technical standards and cosmetic pre-market management.
Feb 1st, 2024
The manufacturing facility for each of your products must be registered with the FDA, so check with your contract manufacturers to make sure they are fully compliant. A contract manufacturer that makes products for more than one brand owner only needs one registration with the FDA. That registration must include the details of all the products made for the U.S. market in that facility.
A Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) Compliance Checklist
Your proactive work to ensure compliance will help the industry move forward, increase consumer trust and loyalty and strengthen your own business.
Oct 18th, 2023
This article provides regulatory updates primarily in China and India, as well as Thailand and South Korea. Topics include formula submissions, new ingredients/safety, Korean standards, India cosmetics rules and more.
Formulas, New Ingredients/Safety, South Korean Standards, India Rules 2020 and More
This article provides regulatory updates primarily in China and India, as well as Thailand and South Korea. Topics include formula submissions, new ingredients/safety, Korean standards, India cosmetics rules and more.
Sep 29th, 2023
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The Preservative Quagmire
In this commentary, consultant Steve Schnittger, Ph.D., previously the vice president of global microbiology and fermentation in R&D for the Estée Lauder Cos., shares his thoughts and suggestions about preservation — a major pain point for the industry.
Aug 29th, 2023
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.
May 16th, 2023
In response to the FDA's proposed ten cent per pound fee increase, Dobos explains how the price has not been adjusted since 2005 and represents an approximately 30% increase.
Dobos Responds to U.S. FDA's Proposed Color Additive Fee Increase
Considering the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) proposed ten cent per pound fee increase on color additives, Dobos responds here noting that the price has not changed since 2005 but it also represents an approximately 30% increase.
Nov 9th, 2022
Midway through 2022, the Asia-Pacific region has undergone regulatory changes ranging from children's cosmetics to ingredient updates which includes safety and technical standards for cosmetics (STSC), an updated halal logo and COVID-19 policies.
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: STSC 2022, Halal, COVID-19 Policy Response and More
Midway through 2022, the Asia-Pacific region has undergone regulatory changes ranging from children's cosmetics to ingredient updates which includes safety and technical standards for cosmetics (STSC), an updated halal logo and COVID-19 policies.
Sep 1st, 2022
The CTPA aims to ensure debates over regulatory changes result in risk-based, science-led approaches to cosmetic safety.
European Regulatory Update: Ingredients, Plastic Tax and More
As discussed in June 2022, the EU and UK have undergone regulatory changes with specific ingredients. Updates to those ingredient regulations are outlined here, in addition to plastic packaging taxes, nanoparticle definitions and more.
Sep 1st, 2022
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.
Aug 31st, 2022
The UK and EU have made robust regulatory changes due to recently trending ingredient concerns. Updated guidances for lilial, DHA and cyclic silicones are outlined here, along with other regional updates.
European Regulatory Update: UK and EU Ingredient Management
The UK and EU have made robust regulatory changes due to recently trending ingredient concerns. Updated guidances for lilial, DHA and cyclic silicones are outlined here, along with other regional updates.
Jun 1st, 2022
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.
May 1st, 2022
Initially designated as drugs in the U.S., sunscreens have been stifled under regulations and bureaucracy. This article reviews how it came to this, where current regulations stand and proposes a few “pipe dream” solutions.
Sunscreens and Pipe Dreams for their Regulation in the US
Initially designated as drugs in the U.S., sunscreens have been stifled under regulations and bureaucracy. This article reviews how it came to this, where current regulations stand and proposes a few “pipe dream” solutions.
Apr 1st, 2022
In parallel with the Green Deal, the EU will outline sustainability measures and crack down on packaging waste, plastics and green claims. This column provides and overview, along with a brief look at microbiome claims.
European Regulatory Update: EGD, Packaging and Green Claims
In parallel with the Green Deal, the EU will outline sustainability measures and crackdown on packaging waste, plastics and green claims. This column provides an overview, along with a brief look at microbiome claims.
Mar 1st, 2022
Following previous Chinese regulatory updates, the author herein presents updated revisions from the fourth quarter of 2021. These revisions relate to cutting down excessive packaging, GMPs, monitoring adverse reactions, animal test alternatives and more.
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Regulations Refined—GMPs, Children's Cosmetics, Animal Testing and More in China
Following previous Chinese regulatory updates, the author herein presents updated revisions from the fourth quarter of 2021. These revisions relate to cutting down excessive packaging, GMPs, monitoring adverse reactions, animal test alternatives and more.
Jan 31st, 2022
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Stirring Debate: Methylene Blue for Reef-safe Sunscreens?
Methylene blue was previously covered for its potential as an alternative "reef safe" sunscreen. This stirred some debate among readers, as the following excerpts from their comments reveal. See what you think.
Oct 26th, 2021
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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.
Sep 14th, 2021
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From 'Clean' to 'Safe' Cosmetics: How EU/UK Regulations Can Shift the Parlance Toward Health—A Commentary
This article outlines how regulators in the EU and UK have put measures into place to assure consumers of product safety, particularly in relation to endocrine disruptors. It also proposes communicating to consumers the extent to which products are tested to shift the parlance from "clean" to "safe."
Aug 30th, 2021
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