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[video] Hair Dye, Color Correctors and Tariffs: News and Insights

Missed anything from the past week in cosmetic R&D? Catch up on tariff repercussions, alternative ingredients and insights from the 2018 IFSCC Congress through the link.

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[video] Animal Testing Ban, Matte Lip Color and 'Mechanoceuticals': News and Insights

Has your mind wandered to the IFSCC next week? If so, and you missed this week's news, don't worry; here's Rachel Grabenhofer with your video recap.

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[update] California Passes Bill Banning Animal Testing

California SB-1249, which successfully passed through the California State Assembly, is now headed to the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown. The bill was passed after it narrowed its scope to include only products in which animal testing is a direct part of the supply chain.

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China Streamlines Structure to Give Industry Easier Access

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

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California Passes Label Law on Professional Cosmetics

The state of California has passed a new law mandating that professional cosmetics be labeled similarly to commercial ones.

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Beraca to Assist Brazilian Biodiversity Sourcing with Integrated Service

Beraca’s Integrated Service will assist clients in developing products containing raw materials sourced from Brazilian biodiversity, as well as ensure compliance with the legal framework for Biodiversity Conservation in Brazil.

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PFOA and PFOS: California's Next Chemical Targets

California's deadline for two pollutants of concern is looming, and cosmetic manufacturers are urged to become aware of any products containing them and to label accordingly.

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ICMAD Releases Statement on Proposed California Animal Testing Ban

The bill would prohibit the sale of any cosmetics (final product or component) knowingly tested on animals after Jan. 1, 2020.

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American Chemistry Council Supports Sustainability Bill

The bill would direct the president to establish an inter-agency sustainable chemistry entity to promote and coordinate federal sustainable chemistry research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education and training activities.

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Multifunctional SEPPIC Polymer Enables Biodegradable Benefits

The ingredient is meant to provide thickening, stabilizing and texturizing benefits for multiple applications while supporting sustainable origin and manufacturing claims.

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Zinc Oxide Market Warms Up

The global zinc oxide market is on its way up; this is particularly relevant in the brave new world of chemical sunscreen ingredient limitations.

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[video] News and Insights: Naturals, Youth Personal Care and Wellness

Another week in the books—are you caught up on your cosmetic R&D news? Watch this week's recap video for our take on the latest in personal care, including top summer trends, anti-aging innovations and natural strategies.

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Humane Society Voices Support for EPA Animal Testing Draft Policy

Titled Use of Alternative Approaches for Skin Sensitization as a Replacement for Laboratory animal Testing, the draft supports the use of non-animal methods for single chemical substances including pesticide active ingredients.

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Brazil's Cosmetic Suspensions, Revisions to Youth Personal Care Regulations

Brazil's health surveillance agency announced the suspension of two cosmetic manufacturers due to manufacturing infractions. In relation, the agency approved an amendment to simplify the process of speeding youth personal care products to market.

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Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay Billions in Talc Ruling

Plaintiffs claimed that alleged asbestos in Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder contributed to their ovarian cancer.

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[video] News and Insights: Tariff Impact, Animal-free CMR Detection, BO-causing Protein and More

If you’re not vacationing somewhere, surely you’ve been waiting all week for the Cosmetics & Toiletries video recap. Here's Rachel Grabenhofer to give it to you.

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Evio Beauty Partners with Aurora Cannabis for CBD Cosmetics

The Canadian companies' partnership comes after the passing of Canada's cannabis legislation, which will legalize the substance in the country this October.

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ICMAD Releases Statement on EU Extra Duties

The extra duties, conceptualized in response to the Trump administration’s 232 tariffs, include cosmetics and personal care products.