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China Finalizes Cosmetic Supervision Legislation
According to a report by Chemlinked, China has officially released the final version of its Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), which takes effect January 1, 2021.
Regional
Butylparaben Blacklisted as ECHA Substance of High Concern
The ECHA’s candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) now has 209 entries. The latest materials added include three that are identified as toxic to reproduction and one endocrine disruptor—butylparaben. The EU aims to phase these out.
Regional
ECHA Wavers on Resorcinol's Proposed SVHC Status
Resorcinol's endocrine-disrupting effects landed it on the ECHA's review list for substances of very high concern (SVHC) but the Member State Committee did not agree to label it as such. The REACH Committee will make the final call.
Regional
CTPA Publishes Customer Charter: 'Protecting Us All at the Beauty Counter'
The new BRC-backed CTPA Customer Charter aims to help instill confidence and in customers and staff that they will be safe in returning to the beauty counter.
Regional
FDA Flags Eskbiochem Hand Sanitizers for Possible Methanol Content
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning statement to consumers over the use of Eskbiochem's hand sanitizers, which may contain methanol, i.e., wood alcohol.
Regional
Colombian Senate Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics
Colombia is the first nation in South America to ban animal testing for cosmetics. "Today, Colombia becomes a better and more humane society," said Senate Co-author Richard Aguilar, according to Animal Defenders International.
Testing
Arbonne Recalls Contaminated Shea Body Wash
Arbonne recently recalled certain lot numbers of its Shea Butter Body Wash, Gel Douche due to contamination by
Pluralibacter gergoviae
bacteria. This follows incidents reported for other products.
Regional
Indian Cosmetic Legislation Delayed in Light of COVID-19
Regulators from India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) have delayed establishing new cosmetic legislation due to COVID-19.
Claims/Labeling
U.S. FDA Red Flags Careful Cents, LLC for COVID-19 Claims
Careful Cents, LLC, is marketing essential oils that, according to the U.S. FDA, are misbranded drugs based on their claims. The agency issued a warning letter highlighting examples including immunity-boosting and antiviral effects, and positioned to address COVID-19.
Regional
Johnson & Johnson Ends Talc-based Baby Powder Sales in North America
Johnson & Johnson has stated that it will be removing its talc-based powders from North America due to a decline in demand but will continue to sell its cornstarch-based baby powder.
Tech Transfer
An Easier Way to Measure 1,4-Dioxane with BASF’s Online Calculator
Due to recent regulation rules for 1,4-Dioxane in the United States, BASF has launched a 1,4-Dioxane Online Calculator for personal care formulators in North America.
Regional
[update] 'Toxic-free' Cosmetics Act Moves Forward, Again
Assembly Bill 2762, California's "Toxic-free Cosmetic Act," moved forward again on June 11, 2020. If enacted, it would ban specific ingredients intentionally added to cosmetic formulations. The PCPC previously expressed support for the proposed legislation.
Event Coverage
[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: COVID-19 and UK Cosmetics, CTPA's Perspective
"What's been fantastic is the cosmetics and personal care industry has really stepped up to maximize the production of critical products such as hand sanitizers and soaps and hand washes, and there's been a huge amount of collaboration," says Emma Meredith, Ph.D., of the CTPA. Hear more in this vlog entry.
Regional
FDA Warns 1,500 New Sanitizer Makers: Follow the Rules
Safety and fraudulent claims are new concerns in the hand sanitizer market. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) eased restrictions, some 1,500 new hand sanitizer manufacturers have registered to help; but many are not following the FDA's policy.
Regional
Federal Judge Disallows Unscientific Testimony in J&J Talc Lawsuit
While some 16,000 lawsuits will press on alleging a link between J&J's talcum powder and ovarian cancer, the company highlighted one win for science: the testimonies of select expert witnesses for the plaintiffs were excluded due to unscientifically sound evidence.
Regional
BASF Increases EU Price on Neopentyl Glycol and 1,6-Hexanediol
BASF has announced a price increase in Europe for its two polyalcohols, neopentyl glycol and 1,6-hexanediol.
Regional
China to Ban Production and Sale of Microbeads
China issued a draft inventory on April 10, 2020, of plastics prohibited or restricted from production, sale and use and further specified details of its pending microbead ban including deadlines for the manufacture and sale of products containing them.
Regional
BASF Contributes Hand Sanitizers to Hard-hit East Coast
Add BASF to the list of companies aligning forces to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. It will manufacture hand sanitizers specifically for one of the hardest-hit places in the U.S.—New York and New Jersey.
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