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China Gets Tougher on Cosmetic Claims
Chinese cosmetic producers soon will be banned from exaggerating the effects of their products.
Oct 30th, 2008
China Gets Tougher on Cosmetics
The list of substances banned from cosmetics in China has doubled, effective July 1, 2007.
Oct 30th, 2008
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California Questions Safety of Anthraquinone
OEHHA, the lead organization for the implementation of Proposition 65 in California has once again extended the closing date for public comment regarding its intent to list anthraquinone.
Oct 30th, 2008
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California Group Questions Safety of Triclosan in Antibacterial Products
Recent statements questioning the environmental safety of triclosan have been disputed by the Soap and Detergent Association (SDA).
Oct 30th, 2008
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REACH-IT System Update Speeds Progress
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has adjusted the REACH-IT system, which the agency reports has improved the performance of online and bulk pre-registrations for REACH.
Oct 30th, 2008
ANZTPA Launches Newsletter
The Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority, a joint organization between New Zealand and Australia to establish uniform cosmetic regulation, has launched a newsletter to chronicle its actions.
Oct 29th, 2008
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FDA Proposes Labeling Rule for Color Additives [Feb. 2, 2006]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register requiring the declaration of carmine and cochineal extract...
Oct 29th, 2008
FDA to Focus on Nanotech Trend
The FDA announced plans to focus on nanotechnology at a public meeting to be held later this year...
Oct 29th, 2008
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FDA Reviews Sunscreen Active
The Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has requested safety and efficacy data for the sunscreen active ingredient diethylhexyl butamido triazone in concentrations...
Oct 29th, 2008
FDA Director Honored
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) director and scientific coordinator Alan Andersen, Ph.D., has been awarded with the Distinguished Alumni Award...
Oct 29th, 2008
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EU Parliament Adopts Compromise Text for REACH
Yesterday the European Union Parliament adopted the compromise text for the European chemicals regulation, REACH.
Oct 29th, 2008
500 Companies Sign Safe Cosmetics Compact
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has announced that nearly 500 cosmetics and body care products companies have signed an agreement to eliminate toxic ingredients from their products worldwide.
Oct 29th, 2008
EU to Move Forward with Research Funding Program
The leaders of the European Union (EU) reportedly plan to move forward making a decision regarding the region's R&D funding program.
Oct 28th, 2008
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Dermatology Association Urges FDA to Postpone Program for Isotretinoin Patients
Patient safety while taking isotretinoin depends on the careful oversight of the prescriber, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
Oct 28th, 2008
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FDA Funds Safety Monitoring and Expects Hydroquinone Monograph
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) recently received US$66.8 million in funding out of the US$150 million allocated for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Oct 28th, 2008
UK Soil Association Bans Nanoparticles
The Soil Association announced it has has banned the use of manmade nanomaterials from all of its certified organic products and is reportedly the first organization to do so.
Oct 27th, 2008
SCCP Rules on Hair Dyes and Disagrees with Consumer Patch Test
The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) has deemed five hair-dye ingredients safe at recommended concentrations and labeled one with insufficient data.
Oct 27th, 2008
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SCCP Re-evaluates Toluene and Benzophenone-3
The European Commission (EC) is requesting opinions from its Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) on benzophenone-3 and toluene.
Oct 27th, 2008
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