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Pilot Chemical Company Earns Responsible Care Certification

This certification is used to demonstrate the company’s commitment to the highest standards of health, safety, security and environmental performance for both products and operations.

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Clariant’s Western Expansion to Benefit Customers

If you're headed in a new direction, think West Coast, U.S.A. for new approaches in customer support in the personal care market as Clariant is expanding with a new hire and ingredients.

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CTPA: "Getting the Best from Brexit"

The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) has recently released a position paper titled, “Getting the Best from Brexit.”

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Lessonia Focuses on Algae in European Project

Alongside 18 European partners, Lessonia is diving into GENIALG, a European project to develop bioactive ingredients from algae. A number of benefits come included with project participation including the launch of new ingredients for cosmetic applications.

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Supplier Roundtable: High-SPF, Non-whitening Sun Protection

Ever thought about how to formulate a non-whitening, high-SPF product? As part of a new “Supplier Roundtable” series, experts from the industry were challenged to provide solutions for these formulating issues.

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9 EU Requirements for Risk Assessment

An ingredient's highest safe dose divided by its exposure equals its margin of safety; that's the gist of the EU's risk assessment . This sixth article in a series covers the specific requirements for risk determination.

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Korean Regulations Get a Makeover

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea announced upcoming changes to policies in the food, pharma, quasi-drug, cosmetic and medical device sector for 2017. These changes are important to keep this regional hub of innovation internationally aligned.

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Convenience is Key for Sun Care Products

Technavio's latest global sun care products market report points toward a rise in multifunctional and premium products entering the market, with consumer ease and use of technology in mind.

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IFSCC, Cosmetics and Surprises as Told By The General

In addition to emphasizing how SCC members are automatically part of the IFSCC, Mary Lynn Halland shared other insights and surprises she stumbled upon in her new role as Secretary General of IFSCC.

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In Memoriam: Marcella Fischer

Fischer joined the SCC in 1974 and was made Emeritus in 2014. She worked as a cosmetics chemist for more than 40 years.

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Lessonia Eyes Microbead Replacements

As microbead bans are passed around the world, Lessonia, maker of natural exfoliators has named 2017 a crucial year to find an environmentally-friendly alternative.

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A (S)eppic Acquisition of Serdex

With a turnover of €8 million in 2015, Serdex has joined Seppic to expand Seppic's portfolio of natural ingredients. Representing a market over €900 million, the global specialty active ingredients for cosmetics are quickly becoming a growing trend with natural active ingredients.

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Safer Solar Protection: Going Beyond UV Defense, Part I

This two-part article is controversial. In part I, it reviews a number of concerns about the safety of traditional sunscreens. In part II, scheduled for February, the authors propose new approaches to move past these issues.

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Effective Sunscreens for Everyone Under the Sun

Today, we take the effectiveness of sunscreen products for granted. As the industry knows, this performance is not simply a happy coincidence. Here, we review the steps in the sun care R&D process and consider where questions may arise.

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Canada's Revolution for Consolidating Self-care Products

Health Canada is working to reform regulations for cosmetics, natural health products and over-the-counter drugs based on risk. The newly proposed system raises endless questions, concerns and opinions.

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Lead Levels in Cosmetics: Comment Now

Want a say in the levels of lead allowed in cosmetics? Now's your chance. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking comments on its newly drafted guidelines.

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Natural Plant Actives Extracts by the Dozen

Alban Muller recently launched not just six, eight or even 10, but 12 new Cosme-Phytamis to continue expanding its line of 100% natural plant actives extracts.

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GREENTECH and MAPRIC Partner for International Growth in Cosmetics

To better serve communities worldwide and to grow further in Brazil, Greentech acquired Brazilian company, MAPRIC. The two companies share similar values and plan on progressing with each others' help.