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CIR Approves Ingedients and Comments on the Moisturizer/Tumor Article at its 108th Meeting

At the the Cosmetic Ingredient Review's (CIR) 108th Expert Panel meeting, it approved fumaric acid at 5%; requested more data on Basic Violet 3, 1 and 4; deemed licorice extract and allantoin safe; reviewed the article claiming a link between moisturizers and UVB-induced tumors; and requested a carcinogenicity study on toluene-3,4-diamine as a hair dye ingredient.

Personal Care Products Council on Nanotech, Sustainability

The Personal Care Products Council has presented the results of its Nanotechnology and Cosmetic Products survey to the FDA, as well as announced the development of its sustainability survey.

REACH Update: Pre-registration

In a Sept. 19 news alert, the ECHA noted that some pre-registrations may not be valid, primarily because phase-in obligations were not fulfilled, or the Only Representative status did not comply with provisions of the REACH regulation.

Australia, New Zealand Take Step Toward Regulating Nanotechnology

Australia and New Zealand have taken a first step toward regulating nanotechnology, specifically with a call for food companies to disclose any products that contain particles invisible to the naked eye.

Malaysian Cosmetic Companies Encouraged by Trade Missions

Local cosmetic and beauty companies in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are encouraged to assist with trade missions to help them in export their products.

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Malaysia to Certify Halal Cosmetics

Malaysia plans to certify cosmetics that meet Islamic laws, religious authorities said.

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Luxury Cosmetics At Risk

A joint agreement to fight counterfeiting and intellectual property theft was signed by U.S. president George W. Bush and EU Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso.

Lawsuit Filed Against Sunscreen Manufacturers

A consumer lawsuit filed March 30, 2006, accuses sunscreen makers of exposing millions of people to cancer and other dangers.

Ingredient Review Update from CTFA

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) board announced updated ingredient assessments in its April 4, 2006, report.

Framework Adopted from Animal Alternative Cooperation

A framework has been adopted to increase international cooperation, collaboration and communication on alternative test methods.

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Hair Dyes On the Block

As part of the Cosmetic Directive, the European Commission may ban seven non-permanant.

Hair Dye Ingredients In Question

Henna and hair dye may be in trouble.

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Colipa Launches New Public Web Site

The Web site aims to give clear information to a wide range of stakeholders on issues of importance to the cosmetics industry.

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What is Palm Oil Doing to the Forests?

Greenpeace has reported that some personal care companies are sacrificing the environment to produce a commonly-used ingredient.

Sindoor Powder Under FDA Fire for High Lead Content

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid the use of sindoor powder marketed under the Swad brand due to its high lead content.

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Senators Join CSC in Requesting Lipstick Testing

Senators John Kerry, Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer have joined the interest group Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) in questioning the levels of lead in lipstick.

Russia to Regulate Alcohol Content in Cosmetics, Fragrance

As of July 1, 2007, information on any cosmetic or fragrance containing more than 1.5% alcohol must be registered in Russia.

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Research Team Finds BBP Carcinogenic

Scientists at the Fox Chase Cancer Centre in Philadelphia have released reports that find butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) to be carcinogenic.