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BASF Awarded BSB Innovation Prize in Multiple Categories

BASF Care Creations has received the BSB Innovation Prize 2020 in several categories for EcoSun Pass, in the “Concepts” category; Texapon SFA, in the “Functionals and Recipients” subcategory; and Inolixir, in the “Naturals and Actives” subcategory.

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Hand Sanitizer Sales Lift South Korea’s Cosmetics Industry

In the wake of COVID-19, hand sanitizers and other personal care goods are making a profitable comeback for South Korea’s cosmetic industry, several sources report.

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Expert Opinions: Sun Protection

In our April edition of Expert Opinions, we ask experts about sun protection and what that means for DNA protection factors, eco concerns, pigment alternatives, user safety and more.

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Editor's Note: Solving Sun Protection

Sun protection and the mysteries behind it are the focus of our latest edition. Our April issue is about sun care and protection and what this means for the future of the beauty industry.

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Washington State Enacts 'Do Not Flush' Wipes Law

Washington state has a new law on the books requiring manufacturers of nonflushable wipes to label them prominently with the phrase "Do Not Flush." The goal is to guide consumers to dispose of these products appropriately.

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Health Canada Expedites Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer Distribution

Responding to the COVID-19 health crisis, Canadian officials released a plan to expedite hand sanitizer distribution to protect the public; Health Canada also notes these products are considered natural health products and not cosmetics.

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Cosmetics Reform Bill Approved but Prognosis is Low

HR 5279, The Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019, is one step closer to materializing, as the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health approved the bill for next steps. However, the prognosis it will pass is low, one AI logarithm predicts.

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[video] Responding to COVID-19, Childhood AD and Sensitive Skin

This week's top headline picks in cosmetics R&D news range from COVID-19 responses, to botanicals for childhood atopic dermatitis and more. Here's Rachel Grabenhofer with her video recap.

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How Companies Can Speed the EU Disinfectants Supply

In situations that threaten public health, i.e., COVID-19, European companies can appeal to authorities for an exemption from the standard authorization requirements, in this case for disinfectants, in order to speed their production.

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FDA Permits Compounding, Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer Production

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two guidance documents to communicate its policy for the temporary manufacture of certain alcohol-based hand sanitizer products, in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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[update] FDA April Meeting for June ICCR-14 Meeting Cancelled

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the FDA has cancelled the public meeting originally scheduled for April 14, 2020, to discuss topics for the international ICCR-14 meeting on cosmetics regulation, still planned (thus far) to be held from June 8 to June 10, 2020.

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Nature Essence Small Molecule Co. Pinged by FDA Warning Letter

In addition to several food and beverage violations, the U.S. FDA cited adulterated cosmetics and new drug claims in its warning letter to the company.

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[podcast] Sunscreen Innovation Act Update: MUsT Test and Penetration Potential

"What’s changed with respect to sunscreen evaluation is ... the test model they are using now is designed for drugs ...and has never been applied previously for the sunscreens," Epstein reports.

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FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Topical Drugs

Contact dermatitis from topical drugs and human safety are the topics in a recently issued guidance document made available by the FDA. Comments are sought through May 8, 2020.

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Will VOC Limits Change for Fragrance, Hair Care?

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is considering changes to current volatile organic compound (VOC) limits for fragrance and hair care, the ICMAD reports.

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Talc Results Are In: FDA Releases 6-part Report

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the findings from a year-long project to test talc-containing cosmetics for the presence of asbestos. Results showed 43 samples were negative while 9 were positive.

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FDA Clears the Air on CBD Reform Efforts

While CBD is trending across market segments, the rules in play to ensure public health and market direction are baffling at best. As such, the FDA has issued an update outlining its efforts to provide clarity.

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Resisting Our Realm: Infrared, Blue Light and UVA-II Defense

This article takes a closer look at infrared, blue light and UVA-II, and suggests possible protective measures. Knowledge about environmental agents that negatively affect our skin has increased in recent years.