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Will CBD Cosmetics Face Greater FDA Scrutiny?

As the demand for CBD products continue to grow in 2020, so will the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) crackdown on their regulation. As explained in this report, the FDA plans to continue investing in regulations for a wider spectrum of CBD-containing cosmetics and foods.

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Beauty & Brexit

What the brands and suppliers need to know.

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DevaCurl Slapped with Class-action Lawsuit

The Manhattan Federal court suit states various DevaCurl products have caused "scalp irritation, excessive shedding, hair loss, thinning, breakage and/or balding during normal use."

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Colonial Highlights 1,4-Dioxane-free Solutions

New York legislators are drawing the line on 1,4-dioxane use limits as soon as Dec. 31, 2022. In response, Colonial Chemicals has positioned its 1,4-dioxane-free ingredient offerings to help guide formulators.

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[video] Probiotic Technology Collaboration, Talcum and Toxins Lawsuits and 'Carbon-neutral' Skin Care Line

Cosmetics & Toiletries is back with its top headline picks in cosmetics R&D news. Here's Michele Behrens, assistant editor, with her video recap. Watch now!

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Talcum and Toxins Lawsuit Escalates, FDA Calls Meeting on Talc Testing

Several major talcum powder marketers are being slapped with a new lawsuit alleging their products contain undisclosed dangerous substances. In relation, the U.S. FDA has called a public meeting, to be held on Feb. 4, 2020, regarding testing for asbestos in talc and talc-containing cosmetic products.

BASF has responded to new regulatory moves in New York and anticipated action in California with its low 1,4-dioxane range.

BASF Expands Low 1,4-Dioxane Line

1,4-Dioxane is a manufacturing by-product of some surfactants and emulsifiers and has primarily been used as a solvent, as well as a stabilizer in industrial and commercial applications.

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PCPC, CHPA Respond to FDA’s Latest Findings on Sunscreen Absorption

In response to part two of the FDA’s sunscreen ingredient maximal usage trial, published in January 2020 in JAMA, the (PCPC) and (CHPA) released a statement reassuring consumers of product safety.

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Dingell, EWG to Press for Legal Action on Children's Makeup, Asbestos Allegations

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and representatives of the EWG will pressure Congress to pass legislation protecting children from alleged asbestos-containing makeup. To this end, a press call will be held on Jan. 17, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. EST.

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Revised ECHA Completeness Check to Include Chemical Safety

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will extend its completeness check to include chemical safety reports to ensure all required elements are included in registration in April 2020.

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[video] Import Violations, Personalized Plasma Skin Care and Partnerships: Editor Picks

This week's top picks from Cosmetics & Toiletries include the Greenbrier International/Dollar Tree import violation, SoME— a personalized skin care collection which incorporates plasma and new partnership with Clariant and Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT).

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Greenbrier International/Dollar Tree Flagged for Acne Pad Import Violations

FDA inspections revealed violations at multiple foreign manufacturers that supply acne pads and drugs to the company's distribution network.

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CBD Infused Sunscreen Benefits Ocean Life

Black Pearl CBD Reef Friendly Sunscreen is designed for the ecological minded lifestyle and provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection.

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Clearing the Haze Around CBD Cosmetics at SCC Annual Meeting

CBD in cosmetics is a big mess, according to Victor Mencarelli, of the Hain Celestial Group. He and others tried to suss through it during the SCC Annual meeting this week in NYC.

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[update] EU Classifies TiO2 as 'Suspected' Carcinogen by Inhalation

Update: It's official. European legislators are moving forward with the proposal to classify TiO2 as a suspected Category 2 carcinogen by inhalation. The could spell trouble for sunscreen developers.

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Will the U.S. Finally Ban Animal Testing for Cosmetics?

It's been attempted before, so will U.S. legislators succeed this time in a nationwide ban against animal testing for cosmetics? The U.S. Humane Society believes so; and it appears the industry is on board.

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Proposed 'Natural Cosmetics Act' Gains Traction with Indies

Could it finally be time that U.S. legislators ante up with a definition for "natural" cosmetics? The bill has been proposed, and indie brands are backing it—naturally.

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FDA Alert: New J&J Baby Powder Recall

According to the FDA, a test sample from one lot was found to contain chrysotile fibers, a type of asbestos. As such, Oct. 18, 2019, Johnson & Johnson voluntarily recalled the product.