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Regulation for Organic Personal Care

A task force headed by the National Standards Foundation is expected to launch standards for organic personal care products by Summer 2007.

Recall Reminder: Test Products

Routine product tests initiated this product recall--a harsh reminder of the importance of testing and preserving products.

Proposed South African Label Rules: Impacting Trademarks?

Drafted amendments to the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act restrict font size, lettering and even the color of packaging.

SCCP Reviews Hydrogen Peroxide

The European Commission is requesting an opinion from the Scientific committee on Consumer Products on the health risks associated with the use of hydrogen peroxide in oral hygiene products.

Organic Food Inspector Sets Standards for Organic Personal Care

The Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G), a UK-based organic food inspector and licensor, has established a standard for organic cosmetics and body care.

Tea Tree Industry Requests Retraction

Recent reports alleging that lavender and tea tree oil may cause breast growth in young boys has little substance, according to ATTIA.

New York Proposes Expiration Dates on Sunscreens

New York state may require that sunscreen labels include expiration dates.

NICEATM Requests Info on the Murine Local Lymph Node Assay

The US National Toxicology Program (NTP), Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM) has requested comments, nominations of scientific experts and submission of data on the murine local lymph node assay.

North American Chemical Group Asks SDA for Info

The Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) has asked the Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) to provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with relevant chemical data.

Naturals Alliance Formed in Brussels

A naturals alliance was recently formed in Brussels in preparation for the new REACH regulation.

Minnesota Bans Mercury in Mascara

Almost directly following the controversy surrounding lead in lipsticks, the industry is under scrutiny again as the Minnesota government bans mercury added to mascara and other cosmetics.

Methanol Faces Prop 65 Listing

Methanol is being investigated by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) for a possible listing under Proposition 65.

India Looks to Reduce Animal Testing

Reducing animal use for testing drugs and cosmetics was the focus of a recent congress held in Chennai, India.

Government Funding Increase--A Step Toward Globalization?

The US House Committee on Appropriations has approved a $2 million increase for the FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors.

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France Bans Vitamin KI

France has prohibited the use of vitamin KI (INCI: Phytonadione) from all cosmetic products.

FDA Responds to EWG Sunscreen List

The FDA responded to EWG's report on sunscreens that claimed the FDA fails to set meaningful sunscreen standards.

FDA Cautions Against DEG-containing Toothpaste from China

Cautioning consumers, the FDA warned against using toothpaste made in China and issued an alert to prevent DEG-containing toothpaste from entering the United States.

FDA Releases Nanotech Report

The International Center for Technology Assessment (ICTA) has reported that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be releasing an internal task force report and recommendations on nanotechnology oversight by the end of this month.