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[interview] U.S. FDA on MoCRA: New Authority, Fragrance Allergens, Animal Testing and More

In this interview, the FDA describes its new MoCRA-mandated authorities, 5 requirements for industry (and how it will enforce them), the mandate for listing fragrance allergens, why animal testing was omitted from MoCRA and more.

'MoCRA facilitates and encourages continuous improvement and innovation by providing clear and more dynamic regulatory guidelines that foster the development of new, safe and effective products.'

MoCRA Cosmetics Act: Why Now? 8 PCPC Insights on the Legislation's Inner Workings

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) is now in motion and is the first major legislation for cosmetics in the U.S. since 1938. After 85+ years, why implement it now? What concerns is it built to address and how? Here, the PCPC responds.

This article outlines some of the key actions and requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation. Intentions from the UK related to forest risk commodities through Defra are discussed.

European Regulatory Update: EU, UK Defra Lock Down Deforestation Regulations

This article outlines some of the key actions and requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation. Intentions from the UK related to forest risk commodities through Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are also discussed.

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.

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.

Companies should review all product labels and update them to include Responsible Person contact information. They should also take stock of any noncompliant inventory and assess the practicability (and cost) of relabeling those products.

How Cosmetics Companies Can Avoid MoCRA Compliance Pitfalls and Litigation

Despite MoCRA’s efforts to clarify and standardize regulations, and even though its requirements have only been in effect for a handful of months, cosmetics companies have already started to encounter pitfalls.

China’s National Medical Products Administration officially granted a one-year buffer period for registrants to submit the full version of the cosmetic safety assessment report.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Safety Report Buffer, Tox Threshold, New Zealand’s Overhaul and More

From late January to March 2024, the cosmetic industry in the Asia-Pacific region has witnessed significant regulatory developments revolving around cosmetic safety assessment, testing methods, sampling standards and more. Following are updates.

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Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Toothpaste, TEA, Ingredient Amendments, Labeling, Vietnam’s Overhaul, PFAS and More

This article explores new cosmetic ingredient identifications and adjustments in the Asia-Pacific regions. China, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and New Zealand regulatory changes throughout 2023 and into 2024 are discussed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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