Search Cosmetics & Toiletries: Page 3

261 Results

Type: Article

Section: Regulations > Regional

womansprayingsunscreen850x425

Sunscreen Data Requests, Misperceptions and the Public Health Crisis

"The FDA is not saying 40% of sunscreens (or whatever) do not meet its rules for safety and effectiveness—not to the extent the EWG is suggesting." But the FDA also is muddying the waters, according to PASS Coalition adviser Michael Werner.

chemtrec_ct1905_lead2

Shipping Cosmetics, Toiletries and Personal Care Products? Download a FREE Case Study

CHEMTREC®’s 24/7 emergency response phone number service helps you meet U.S. DOT and international regulatory requirements for shipping hazardous materials. You've got our number, we've got your back!

FrustratedResearcherWomanLaptop850x425

Why the FDA's 'Sunscreens in the Bloodstream' Study is Flawed

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association tested the potential systemic absorption of certain sunscreens. Results identified their presence in subjects' bloodstreams; however, as industry expert David Steinberg explains, the study is misleading and fails to consider crucial variables.

ChemistsinLab850x425

Back to Basics, Part II: Ensuring Product Safety

Safety is a major consideration when developing cosmetic products. This article describes safety guidelines in the U.S. and EU, along with the steps to take during development to ensure that products are safe for human use.

croda_ct1904_lead

Croda Ingredients Aligned with FDA New Proposed Regulations for Safer Sunscreens

Croda offers a range of metal oxide dispersions that have been identified as the preferred route to safe and effective UV protection.

CTPAColumnBrexit850x425

EU Regulatory Update on Beauty and Brexit, Plus Microplastics and Nanomaterials

As the expected date for the U.K. to exit the European Union approaches, beauty brands need to act to ensure compliance post-Brexit. This Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association update also includes insights on the EU's microplastic activity and nanomaterials catalog. Click through to read more in the digital edition.

womantouchingchin_425

9 Trends Defining China's Beauty Identity

Chinese beauty trends straddle tradition and innovation, creating a unique beauty identity. Nine such trends stood out at PCHi 2019, such as clean beauty, infant care and increased interest in color cosmetics.

WomanHempLeaf850x425

EU Regulatory Update: CTPA's Take on Claims and Cannabis

The first section of this CTPA update goes through new developments in cosmetic claims, especially those of the "free-from" and "hypoallergenic" nature. Keep reading for the state and future of cannabis as a cosmetic ingredient in the U.K.

SkinCreamTubeShadow850x425

Emollients Under Fire in the UK

A recent report by the BBC has consumers up in arms over the safety of emollient products; specifically those containing paraffin.

Cruelty Free International has expanded its pilot program with long-standing Leaping Bunny brands in China.

China Edges Closer to Cruelty-free with Leaping Bunny Pilot Program

Bulldog Skincare and other Leaping Bunny brands will now be able to manufacture products inside China without facing post-market testing.

It's the dose that makes the poison; even water can be toxic, in too high a level.

CIR Conclusion (continued): Parabens are Safe

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel's discussion on parabens continues in this installment, exclusive to the C&T digital edition.

CT181112_Regulatory_Haldreth_pic1_850x425

CIR Conclusion: Parabens Are Safe

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has reviewed the safety of parabens several times, most recently in September 2018. Here, Bart Heldreth, Ph.D., executive director of the CIR, shares the panel's findings and provides context for them.

CT1811_12_CPTA_pic1_850x4251

Measuring Europe's Microplastic Response

Microplastics, and their use in cosmetics and personal care, have been a topic of discussion and regulation in recent years. Here, authors review the European personal care industry's response to microplastic research and controversy, from proactive measures to what comes next.

CT1810_Flower_pic1_850x425

Here Comes the Sun Protection: ISO Test Methods

Our knowledge of the sun and its effects on skin has increased over the years, including the damaging effects of UVA and UVB light. Testing methods for UVA and UVB rays differ; the following is a review of the testing protocols of the European Union and United Kingdom. (Click through to the Digital Edition)

ChineseFlagCargo850x425

China Streamlines Structure to Give Industry Easier Access

The new state market regulatory administration (SMRA) will oversee foods, drugs and cosmetics.

CT180708_Maibach_pic1_850x425

Skin in the Game: Contact Dermatitis and Cosmetics, Part I

Though the number of incidents has declined, cosmetic products still hold the potential to trigger adverse reactions in users. This first of two articles reviews the regulatory status and adverse reporting of contact dermatitis due to cosmetics. Part II takes a closer look at ingredients of concern.

CT180708_Fichtner_pic1_850x425

No Eco-scuses: Packaging Can Conform with Natural Tenets

Consumer interest in natural products has not yet extended to eco-friendly cosmetic packaging, while experts estimate that 8 million tons of plastics leak into the ocean each year. With this in mind, sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging are increasingly needed.

LabManufacturingQAQC850x425

Is Your Microbiology Lab FDA-compliant? Part I: Personnel, Facilities and Equipment

This two-part article provides an overview of areas relevant to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) inspection of cosmetic microbiology laboratories. Part II will appear in our July 2018 edition.

Page 3 of 15