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PURA Acquisition Anticipates High Marijuana Sales

As medical marijuana is growing in demand and becoming further legalized, PURA has acquired a 25-greenhouse marijuana grow operation to produce extracts for cosmetics and other industries.

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[podcast] The Ugly Truth About Cosmetic Marketing

Paraben-free—a marketing term that helped to propel consumer fear of ingredients such as preservatives and sulfates. Rob Ross-Fichtner, of Focal Point Research Inc., shared in an exclusive interview how this movement toward misinformation started, how groups perpetuating consumer mistrust responded and where the industry goes from here.

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Lonza to Leverage Micronization with Acquisition

In order to stand as a global leader in micronization, Lonza has acquired Micro-Micinazione to focus on the development of highly potent, bioavailable active pharmaceutical ingredients.

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[video] That's a Wrap: Top News the Week of 8/4/2017 from Cosmetics & Toiletries

What happened this past week to elevate cosmetic product development? Join me, Rachel Grabenhofer of Cosmetics & Tolietries, and find out in this video re-cap.

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Laying Down the Law: EU Labeling Requirements

Consumer information is an important part of the European Cosmetics Regulation and consists of two major components: product labeling and claims. This installment lays down the labeling laws.

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Brand new initiatives at in-cosmetics North America

in-cosmetics North America 2017 (New York City, 11-12 Oct), the most interactive personal care ingredient event to this date is introducing a brand new program this year.

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[video] That's a Wrap: Top News the Week of 7/14/2017 from Cosmetics & Toiletries

Could clumping and smudging mascara mishaps become things of the past? And is it true that pollen is a "particulate" concern for skin? Find out from this week's news re-cap video.

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A Century of Cosmetic Regulation [Timeline]

The modern FDA began to take shape after color additive misuse came to light in The Jungle. Personal care regulation has come a long way in the century that followed—Click through to learn more.

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Elkem Emerges From the Blue

To expand the international silicone chain at Elkem Group, the company integrated two other companies, while also renaming Bluestar Silicones to Elkem Silicones.

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The Face Value of SPF Testing: Rethinking Sun Protection Claims

Consumer safety could be at risk if SPF values are not accurately represented on product labels, providing inconsistent results in the industry. Formulators must use corroborating evidence to ensure that tested SPF values ring true, based on dependable products.

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JAMA Calls Out Cosmetics

Adverse event reporting has been the cornerstone of cosmetic safety oversight. Is it an effective system, or do new products warrant new tactics? A recent report takes a closer look.

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Is it Toxic? EU Mandate, Part 10: Safety

For each cosmetic product placed on the EU market, a safety evaluation must be performed. This includes a review of the toxicological profile of its ingredients, with a particular focus on genotoxicity. This mandate is described here.

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[video] Are You Part of the C&T Community?

Are you part of the Cosmetics & Toiletries community? It's free and available to thousands worldwide. Join us and register or renew your subscription today. www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/video

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CTPA Responds to 'Harmful' Organic Ingredient Claims

The CTPA responded to a recent independent report flagging potentially "harmful" natural and organic cosmetic ingredients, insisting that safety concerns were invalid.

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Florida Eases Back on Cosmetic Regulations

Cosmetic manufacturers will soon no longer be subject to Florida's product registration fees, thanks to a new bill eliminating many cosmetic regulations in the state.

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Kemi Pushes for EU Preservatives Review

Nineteen preservatives were reviewed by the Swedish Chemicals Agency to determine their environmental and health properties. The group is now calling for action at the national level to keep cosmetics safe.

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Benzophenone-3 European Limits Redefined

The European Commission has issued new limitations on the use of benzophenone-3 in cosmetic sunscreens and other cosmetic applications, a dramatic shift from past European regulations.

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SC Johnson Boosts Transparency with Allergen Disclosure

Following growing industry transparency, SC Johnson has released a list of 368 potential skin allergens in its products in efforts to push standards forward.