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Voluntary Registration of Cosmetics and 2007 Frequency of Preservative Use

This report details recent trends in preservative use based on VCRP data submitted to the FDA by manufacturers. The author encourages companies to participate in this program to build credibility for self-regulation and to protect their own business interests.

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ICMAD President and CEO Releases Statement on Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2018

ICMAD president and CEO Pam Busiek notes that the organization has begun reviewing the draft legislation, and will provide feedback by the deadline.

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China to Ban Production and Sale of Microbeads

China issued a draft inventory on April 10, 2020, of plastics prohibited or restricted from production, sale and use and further specified details of its pending microbead ban including deadlines for the manufacture and sale of products containing them.

EC Restricts Use of Propylparaben, Butylparaben and MCI/MI

The European Commision has adopted two measures restricting the use of butylparaben, propylparaben and methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) methylisothiazolinone in cosmetic products.

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FDA Moves to Improve Quality, Safety and Efficacy of Sunscreens

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced recent activities that are part of its ongoing implementation of new authorities for certain over-the-counter drugs including sunscreens.

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6 Sanitizer Offenses, Color Additives and Cosmetic Registrations: FDA Update

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued updates regarding color additives certification, voluntary cosmetic registrations and hand sanitizer violations.

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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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Key West Joins Hawaii in the Ban of Octinoxate and Oxybenzone

The Florida Keys will no longer allow the use of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate. Does this mean California is next?

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.

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EU Effectively Bans D4 and D5 in Wash-off Products

Wash-off cosmetic products containing a certain concentration of D4 and D5 will not be allowed on the European market after Jan. 31, 2020.

FDA To Report Lead and Arsenic Levels for Batch Approval of Specific Colorants

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will report specific values of lead and arsenic for a number of color additives before Certificate of Analysis (CoA) are granted for their batches.

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[update] US Representative Proposes Ban, Review of Hundreds of Ingredients

The “Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2018” puts preservatives, UV filters, fragrances and other ingredients under the lens.

Evonik and Brenntag Cooperate for Pharma and Cosmetics Markets

Evonik and Brenntag agree to cooperate on hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid for pharma and cosmetics markets.

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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.

Product safety is paramount for fast-moving consumer goods such as cosmetics and personal care products. Recent recalls and class action suits highlight this fact.

Benzene, Methanol and Lead Headline Recent Class Actions and FDA Alerts

Methanol in hand sanitizers and lead in a baby skin care are cited in the latest U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall notices, while benzene content in dry shampoo and spray sunscreens persists among class action suits. Following is a roundup.

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US Officially Bans Microbeads

The phase in of the law banning microbeads starts with prohibiting manufacturing microbeads starting July 1, 2017.

The NMPA measures prohibit 12 types of claims on cosmetic labels, including the use of forged or unverifiable research results, statistical data, survey results, abstracts, quotes and other misleading information.

Asia Update: Label and Claim Rules, CBD, Microbeads, Naturals and Men's Cosmetics

Cosmetic label requirements and prohibited claims, CBD rules, standards for microbeads, natural and organic rules and the "explosive" growth of male cosmetics have all emerged on the Eastern regulatory front in recent weeks. Here's a roundup, per ChemLinked.

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Regulation Update: Cosmetics and Ingredients in China, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand

From testing and labeling, to ingredient approvals and restrictions, China, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand have been busy making cosmetic policies. Following is an overview from the past month, all according to Chemlinked.

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