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Symrise Supports the Amazon with Biodiversity and Sustainability

Symrise is a supporter of biodiversity in the Amazon region and has developed a project to improve the value chain for farmers and cooperatives, in addition to researching materials from the area for fragrance and personal care products.

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How Companies Can Speed the EU Disinfectants Supply

In situations that threaten public health, i.e., COVID-19, European companies can appeal to authorities for an exemption from the standard authorization requirements, in this case for disinfectants, in order to speed their production.

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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.

EU Regulation Update: Tackling the Animal Testing Ban

The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI) has developed an approach for its members to address animal testing bans imposed by the 7th Amendment to the EU Cosmetics Directive.

The Cosmetics Industry: Still Going After a Thousand Cuts

I have been in the cosmetics industry for nearly 45 years, and for 18 of them, I have written about regulations for Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine. Sadly, this will be my penultimate column, and a reflection of my time in the industry.

Six Common Criteria for Cosmetic Claims in the EU

In European Cosmetics Regulation No. 1223/2009, the European Commission (EC) has chosen to regulate cosmetic claims in addition to the existing regimes, saying that consumers should be protected from misleading claims concerning efficacy and other characteristics of cosmetic products.

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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.

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Diatomaceous Earth and Comfrey Root Catch the FDA's Eye

This is a good reminder for cosmetic manufacturers to be careful when straddling the line between a cosmetic and drug. It's all in the claims.

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3 Skin Sensitization Tests to Meet the EU Mandate

The EU Cosmetics Regulation requires skin sensitization to be determined through non-animal methods. Here, the pathways for skin sensitization are reviewed, three non-animal tests are described in brief, and their combination with one another, followed by human assessment, are explored.

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Sunscreen Data Requests, Misperceptions and the Public Health Crisis

"The FDA is not saying 40% of sunscreens (or whatever) do not meet its rules for safety and effectiveness—not to the extent the EWG is suggesting." But the FDA also is muddying the waters, according to PASS Coalition adviser Michael Werner.

Accutane's Exit Could Fuel the Development of Topical Acne Treatments

Roche Holding AG has pulled its oral acne medication Accutane (isotretinoin), which could pave the way for its increased topical use or for the development of new topical treatments for severe acne.

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Can New Approaches Pave the Way for Better Toxicology?

The ECHA is hosting a topical scientific workshop April 19-20 that examines new approaches to animal testing alternatives and chemical safety assessments.

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Could the FDA Sunscreen Monograph See a New Addition?

It's been decades since the FDA's OTC Sunscreen Monograph welcomed a new addition; back then, it was avobenzone. Now, another could be joining the ranks.

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European Regulatory Update: Siloxanes, Microplastics and the Green Deal

As the UK has undergone regulatory changes in the beginning of 2021, there have been additional propositions to the REACH regulation concerning cyclic siloxanes and microplastics. Explained herein are the key ingredients and chemicals under review, and what potential changes could mean for cosmetic formulations. Additionally, future regulatory insights such as the European Green Deal are explored.

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[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Formulating Sanitizers By the Book

In this video interview, Cosmetics & Toiletries asked authors Bob Lochhead, Ph.D., and Margaret Lochhead, Ph.D., to weigh in on this temporary allowance and discuss why formulators shouldn’t take liberties.

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VIDEO: Will the Triclosan Ban Leave Us Empty-handed?

Triclosan got the FDA's boot earlier this month. So now what? In this second installment of our video series, David Steinberg continues the discussion.

2010 Safe Cosmetics Act Introduced to the US House

US House representatives recently introduced HR 5786, the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, only days after the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) petitioned Congress for greater oversight from the US Food and Drug Administration.

Bill Proposes the Colorado Safe Personal Care Products Act

On Feb. 3, 2010, a bill was introduced into the Colorado State Legislature to prohibit the sale of personal care products formulated with chemicals identified as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity.

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