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[updated] FDA Oversight Becomes Closer to Reality for US Cosmetics

According to the bill's authors, it is supported by the leading cosmetic manufacturers and would give the FDA unprecedented authority. Editor's note: This report now includes CIR commentary.

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FDA Talks Cannabis Next Steps, Announces Public Hearing

The new steps will include the creation of an eternal agency that will explore potential pathways for the lawful marketing of products with CBD.

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China Adds 9 More Animal-Free Tests

In a noticed issues March 22, 2019, the country’s National Medical Products Administration announced its acceptance of nine test methods, including Direct Peptide Reaction Assay (DPRA) for skin sensitization (OECD TG 442C) and Short Time Exposure Assay (STE) for eye irritation (OECD TG 491).

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Global Cosmetic Regulatory Changes You Should Be Aware Of

During in-cosmetics Global 2019 in Paris, Percefoni Doufou-Shafiq, senior regulatory specialist, UL, highlighted several regulatory amendments as well as proposed restrictions that will impact both the U.S. and EU markets.

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Croda Ingredients Aligned with FDA New Proposed Regulations for Safer Sunscreens

Croda offers a range of metal oxide dispersions that have been identified as the preferred route to safe and effective UV protection.

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EU Regulatory Update on Beauty and Brexit, Plus Microplastics and Nanomaterials

As the expected date for the U.K. to exit the European Union approaches, beauty brands need to act to ensure compliance post-Brexit. This Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association update also includes insights on the EU's microplastic activity and nanomaterials catalog. Click through to read more in the digital edition.

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[update] California Moves to Ban 'Harmful' Cosmetic Ingredients

Citing health concerns, the California legislature has introduced a bill that would ban several cosmetic ingredients, spanning pigments, preservatives and parabens.

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Ned Sharpless to Serve as Acting FDA Commissioner

The announcement comes following the resignation of Scott Gottlieb, who devoted his tenure to addressing youth e-cigarette use and modernizing food safety.

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9 Trends Defining China's Beauty Identity

Chinese beauty trends straddle tradition and innovation, creating a unique beauty identity. Nine such trends stood out at PCHi 2019, such as clean beauty, infant care and increased interest in color cosmetics.

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[podcast] Why the FDA Disallows Europe’s Sunscreens

Between limited UV filter options and bans on organic sunscreens, the U.S. sunscreen market is wrought with strife. So why not just add Europe's UV filters to expand the U.S. portfolio? As David Steinberg explains in this podcast, it's not that easy. Listen now.

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FDA Commissioner Resigns; Agency Updates 2017 Asbestos Findings

Scott Gottlieb, who assumed the role in May 2017, cited the commute from Connecticut to Washington, D.C., as motivation for his resignation. The organization also released an update on 2017 findings of asbestos in cosmetics.

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FDA Pushes Higher Limits, New Labeling and More Data for Sunscreens

Broad spectrum sunscreens are critical for preventing skin cancer and UV damage, yet many of their essential requirements have not been updated in years. This was the driver for new sunscreen regulatory rules proposed by the FDA.

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e.l.f. Gets a Lash-ing for Sourcing from North Korea

The beauty brand has agreed to pay nearly $1 million for importing false eyelash kits that, unbeknownst to the company at the time, contained materials sourced from North Korea.

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Key West Joins Hawaii in the Ban of Octinoxate and Oxybenzone

The Florida Keys will no longer allow the use of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate. Does this mean California is next?

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EU Regulatory Update: CTPA's Take on Claims and Cannabis

The first section of this CTPA update goes through new developments in cosmetic claims, especially those of the "free-from" and "hypoallergenic" nature. Keep reading for the state and future of cannabis as a cosmetic ingredient in the U.K.

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China FDA Cracks Down on Cosmeceuticals

China's cosmetic market is likely to be rocked by policies that prohibit medical claims for cosmetic products, along with additional ingredient regulations.

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US FDA Releases Report on Color Additives

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released is first quarter report for 2019 on certified color additives.

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Global Experts Outline Next-gen, Animal-alternative Cosmetic Test Tenets

With animal testing for the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients and products banned in the EU, new methods are required to ensure human safety. As such, an international working group has compiled nine guiding principles to lead the development of new test methods.