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Reauthorization fee programs have been considered “must pass” and are often used to advance other priorities related to FDA regulation; in this case, dietary supplements and cosmetics reforms.

Senate Considers FDA Fee Reauthorization Approach to Cosmetic Oversight

Senate members will present a draft legislation to reform the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) oversight of cosmetics, supplements and some lab-based tests based on a fee reauthorization approach, STAT reports.

The FDA has received reports of serious side effects including skin rashes, facial swelling and discoloration from the use of skin brighteners containing hydroquinone.

FDA Flags 12 Companies for Illicit Hydroquinone-containing Skin Brighteners

The products contain the active drug hydroquinone, rendering them unapproved over-the-counter (OTC) drugs rather than cosmetics.

China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) plans to introduce a more systematic and comprehensive standard consistent with the current industry situation.

China Drafts 2022 Safety and Technical Standard for Cosmetics

This draft will supersede the 2015 edition, which includes the overarching technical standards for cosmetics safety supervision and testing in China. Public comments will be accepted through April 30, 2022.

Health Canada has issued recalls for three personal care products since January 2022, two for microbial contamination, and the third for potential benzene.

Health Canada Recalls Bioderma Micellar Water, Brut Deo, Equate Oral Rinse

In recent months, Health Canada has recalled Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water and Equate Dry Mouth Oral Rinse due to microbial contamination. Also, Unilever's Brut Classic Aerosol Spray deodorant was recalled for potential benzene content.

The inner packaging of a serum and product kit containing said serum listed SPF when the product has no SPF.

FDA Flags Color Additive, SPF and Contaminant Offenses, Urges 'Recall Readiness'

In recent months, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported six voluntary recalls for an impermissible color additive, mislabeled SPF and several contaminants. It also urged companies to be "recall ready" and provided final guidance to do so.

Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector is now gaining negative attention for an ingredient it no longer contains.

Consumers Alarmed Over Lilial Ban and Social Media Misdirection with Olaplex

Lilial is now classified as a carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) Category 1B substance and is banned in the EU. In relation, Glamour recently shamed TikTok videos for misleading consumers that Olaplex No. 3 contains it and is also banned.

The bill aims is to provide greater clarity and flexibility to hemp growers and processors.

[updated] Hemp Act Proposes Higher THC Test Limits but Could Impact CBDs

The Hemp Advancement Act of 2022 seeks to eliminate unworkable testing requirements and set reasonable THC thresholds, according to Forbes. But could it impact other cannabinoids?

Product developers have incorporated these materials to restore lost functioning in skin after menopause due to estrogen deficiency.

Genistein Safe, Daidzein Inconclusive: SCCS Opinion

The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its opinion on the safety of genistein and daidzein in terms of potential endocrine disruption.

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Hazard List, Harmonization, Toxicity Tests and O'Malley Appointment: ECHA Updates

This ECHA update includes one addition to the hazardous chemicals list, two proposals for harmonized classification/labeling (eugenol and tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate), advice for toxicity test dosing and the appointment of Shay O'Malley.

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FDA's Quarterly Color Additives Report: Red Alert

"Most notable in this certification report is the total absence of Red 6 Lake," Kelly Dobos reports.

Cosmetic ingredient manufacturers or authorized enterprises can log on to submit ingredient safety-related information.

China Opens Ingredient Submission Platform, Spot-checks Skin Brighteners

The long-anticipated platform permits cosmetic ingredient manufacturers to submit safety information. In relation, spot-checks of entries to the system have flagged skin brightening ingredients for exceeding the scope of general cosmetics.

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Humane Cosmetics Act Brought Before U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Humane Society of the United States, and Humane Society Legislative Fund applauded U.S. Senators and Representatives for bipartisan efforts to introduce the Humane Cosmetics Act.

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UK Moves Forward for Take-back Cosmetic Packaging

These schemes would cut down on waste as consumers return product packaging to dedicated collection points.

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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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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Clears the Way for Innovation

According to the agency, this will give individuals, businesses and the USPTO tools to clear away unused registered trademarks.

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FDA Updates: VCRP Tally, Color Additives and Lead Acetate in Hair Dyes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides the latest tally on voluntarily registered cosmetics, color additives and lead acetate in this collective fall 2021 update.

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New Jersey Bans the Sale of Out-of-State Cosmetics Tested on Animals

While the state had already banned animal testing for cosmetics where alternative methods exist, the law extends its reach to ban the sale of such cosmetics from outside of the state.

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U.S. EPA Outlines Plan to Regulate PFAS Across Industries, Authorities

On Oct, 18, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unfolded its Roadmap to manage per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across industries and under various agencies.

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