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Regulatory Review: Disclosing Cosmetics Information to the EU Public

The Seventh Amendment to the European Union (EU) Cosmetic Directive has a clause requiring certain information about cosmetics to be made available to the EU public. That clause, which addresses certain dangerous substances and also addresses animal testing, has not attracted much discussion or attention but has enormous implications for cosmetic companies.

Regulatory Review: Sunscreens

Mexoryl is a trademark of Chimex, which is part of L’Oréal. Since this topic is just one of several important sunscreen regulatory issues this year, the focus of this column is dedicated to this topic rather than a specific region.

Regulatory Review: European Update

This column outlines recent advancements in EU regulation. It includes animal testing, sunscreen guidelines and prohibition of vitamin K1.

FDA Regulates Cattle Materials in Cosmetics

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a final rule regulating the use of cattle materials in human food and cosmetics.

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FDA Questioning Hydroquinone

In an August Federal Register the US Food and Drug Administration suggested that OTC skin bleaching products should require an approved new drug application.

FDA Petitioned to Assess Nanotech Risk

CTA and a coalition of consumer, health and environmental groups called on the FDA to address nanomaterials in consumer products.

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FDA Overhauls Advisory Committee

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has disclosed details of its efforts to improve its advisory committees of experts.

FDA Eyes "Functional Foods"

The FDA recently announced plans for a public hearing focused on foods being marketed as "functional foods."

FDA Commissions Study of its Drug, Biologics Application Processes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a new report that examines the way the agency reviews applications for drugs and biologics that have not previously been approved by the FDA.

FDA Alert on Hydroquinone

After reviewing literature on hydroquinone, the FDA announced additional studies are needed to rule out its potential carcinogenic risk.

Exclusive! Comparatively Speaking: Drugs vs. Cosmetics by Tony O'Lenick

Tony O’Lenick asks: What is the difference between a drug and cosmetic? David Steinberg explains.

EUROPEN Publishes Packaging Standards Guide

EUROPEN has published a new edition of its guide to assist personal care manufacturers with packaging standards and regulations.

EU Earth-friendly Move Opposed By Some

An attempt by the EU to encourage companies to use more environmentally-friendly materials is being opposed by some.

European Summit Addresses REACH, Animal Testing and Regulation

During the June 30, 2006, Cosmetics Business Summit, Gunter Verheugen addressed three topics key to the European personal care industry.

European Commission Approves Fentanyl HCl Iontophoretic Transdermal System

The European Commission has granted marketing authorization in the 25 member states of the European Union for the use of Fentanyl hydrochloride (HCl) Iontophoretic Transdermal System (ITS) 40 mcg/dose...

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Endorsement Program Launched for Skin Care Products, Sunscreens

The Skin and Cancer Foundation Australia (SCFA) announced a new partnership to put skin care claims such as natural, antiaging and UV protection to stringent new test levels under a new product endorsement program.

EFfCI Publishes GMP Guide for Cosmetic Ingredients

The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI) released its Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guide.

Desert Whale Renews Organic Certification

Desert Whale Jojoba Co. Inc. announced the renewal of its QAI organic certification.