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[video] News and Insights: Sweat Stoppers, Consumer Skin Care Values and More
In summer vacation-mode? Not to worry,
Cosmetics & Toiletries
' recap video can catch you up on this week's new sunscreen regulations, consumer skin care perspectives and natural alternatives.
Literature/Data
Skin in the Game: Contact Dermatitis and Cosmetics, Part I
Though the number of incidents has declined, cosmetic products still hold the potential to trigger adverse reactions in users. This first of two articles reviews the regulatory status and adverse reporting of contact dermatitis due to cosmetics. Part II takes a closer look at ingredients of concern.
Claims/Labeling
No Eco-scuses: Packaging Can Conform with Natural Tenets
Consumer interest in natural products has not yet extended to eco-friendly cosmetic packaging, while experts estimate that 8 million tons of plastics leak into the ocean each year. With this in mind, sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging are increasingly needed.
Regional
European Commission Authorizes MBBT Sunscreens
The European Commission (EC) announced amendments to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, aka the Cosmetics Regulation, regarding newly authorized sunscreens.
Event Coverage
[video] News and Insights: Animal Testing, EU Tariffs and More
Besides World Microbiome Day, this week brought news on the regulatory front for animal testing and tariffs, plus: a look at new ingredients, cream-gel formulating, a new Avon patent and more. Watch our video recap.
Regional
China Softens Animal Test Mandate, Opens Doors for Cosmetics Growth
Many multinationals have steered clear of the huge cosmetics market potential in China due to the animal testing mandate; but things could be changing.
Regional
White House Proposes US FDA Slim-down
A new proposal from the Trump administration would alter the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's name and remove food safety from its purview, among other changes.
Regional
EU Announces Extra Duties for US Cosmetics, Flavor and Fragrance Imports
The move is in response to the Trump administration’s 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, including U.S. cosmetics, steel and aluminum products, agricultural goods and various terpene oils.
Regional
California and Canada Move to End Animal Testing for Cosmetics
The final outcomes of these moves remain to be seen, but one thing is certain: not every market is on the same page. This could either spell out a larger drive for global harmony or settle into irreconcilable differences.
Event Coverage
[video] News and Insights: SPF Testing, Pigment Restrictions & Cosmeceuticals
Summer has arrived, along with this week's recap from
Cosmetics & Toiletries
. Watch the video for our take on SPF 100+ testing, novel textures and more!
Regional
Pigment Red 4 Makes Canada's Ingredient Hotlist
This month, Pigment Red 4 was added to Canada's Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist and amendments were made regarding preservatives, among other changes.
Event Coverage
[video] News and Insights from
Cosmetics & Toiletries
: 5/25/2018
The spring sun has arrived, just in time for sunscreen reform and research. Check out this week's recap video for the latest in sun protection, along with ingredient transparency, facial yoga and astrology-inspired cosmetics.
Regional
US FDA Pushes Sunscreen Reform on Three Fronts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced three new efforts to advance its framework for sun protection products including Maximal Usage Trials (MUsT)—just ahead of summer vacation and in line with #DontFryDay.
Regional
U.S. FDA Investigates
B. cepacian
Complex Outbreak Linked to Personal Care
A no-rinse foam cleanser has been linked to at least 10 confirmed cases of
Burkholderia cepacia
complex; Shadow Holdings dba Bocchi Laboratories has voluntarily recalled the product as the FDA investigates.
Regional
Hawaii to Ban Certain Sunscreen Chemicals
Legislation was passed by the Hawaii state senate that, if signed by the governor, would prohibit the sale of sunscreen products containing certain ingredients. This move was in response to research showing their potential damage to coral reefs.
Event Coverage
ICMAD to Host FDA Cosmetics Regulations Workshop
The meeting will include a mixture of presentations and panel discussion on topics related to manufacturers and marketers of cosmetics and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, such as I.S. FDA activities and changes in OTC drug regulations
Event Coverage
[video] News and Insights from
Cosmetics & Toiletries
: 5/4/2018
Happy May! We're back with your weekly video dose of cosmetics R&D news, including novel deodorant actives, formulating for full-spectrum protection and a drought-resistant botanical new product. Check it out!
Regional
EU Draws the Line on Endocrine Disruptors
The European Union (EU) has set scientific criteria for endocrine-disrupting materials. While determined in the context of plant-protection products, these criteria relate to cosmetics not only in the cultivation of plant-derived materials, but also in review of previously SCCS-approved Category 2 CMRs.
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