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Initially designated as drugs in the U.S., sunscreens have been stifled under regulations and bureaucracy. This article reviews how it came to this, where current regulations stand and proposes a few “pipe dream” solutions.

Sunscreens and Pipe Dreams for their Regulation in the US

Initially designated as drugs in the U.S., sunscreens have been stifled under regulations and bureaucracy. This article reviews how it came to this, where current regulations stand and proposes a few “pipe dream” solutions.

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Health Canada Updates Hotlist Ingredients: Colorants, Benzophenone, Talc and More

Concerns including adverse developmental and maternal effects were cited for the four ingredients added. Five amendments also were made, updating the hotlist for the first time since 2022. This follows a recent recall over henna cones containing phenol.

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[video] That's a Wrap: Top News the Week of 8/4/2017 from Cosmetics & Toiletries

What happened this past week to elevate cosmetic product development? Join me, Rachel Grabenhofer of Cosmetics & Tolietries, and find out in this video re-cap.

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Methanol Content and How to Test for it: FDA Guidance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has outlined a policy for companies to test alcohol (ethanol) or isopropyl alcohol for hazardous methanol content prior to their use in hand sanitizer products.

Testing Tactics: REACH and In vitro Alternatives: Skin Irritation Testing

Welcome back to a continuing discussion regarding the new Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) regulation and its impact on chemical testing. It is the purpose of this series of articles to provide an overview of these existing validated in vitro methods, as well as new methods that are being considered for validation.

Testing Tactics: REACH and In vitro Alternatives: Skin Irritation Testing

Welcome back to a continuing discussion regarding the new Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) regulation and its impact on chemical testing. It is the purpose of this series of articles to provide an overview of these existing validated in vitro methods, as well as new methods that are being considered for validation.

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Registrar Corp. Expands Global Reach for Cosmetic Compliance with Acquisition of PCR Group

Expanding its global reach, Registrar Corp, a leader in cosmetics compliance, has acquired Personal Care Regulatory (PCR) Group, a UK- and Ireland-based company specializing in cosmetic regulatory, toxicology and compliance services.

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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).

EU Regulation No. 1223/2009 Part 2: Prohibited Ingredients, Definitions and More

In total, EC No. 1223/2009, often called the Recast or the 8th Amendment, is comprised of a preamble with 71 parts (justification), 40 articles (replacing the old 15) and 10 annexes (replacing the old nine).

Cosmetics Registration in California and the FDA's Electronic-only Drug Registration

The stars where poorly aligned on June 15, 2009, when California finally issued its registration procedure and forms for the California Safe Cosmetics Act of 2005. At the same time, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moved to an electronic-only filing system for drug registrations. These two changes have created significantly more work for the personal care industry—and with questionable benefits.

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Pick and Choose—Balancing Sunscreen Benefits: Sun Protection or Vitamin D?

It’s well-known that over-exposure to UV light is harmful to the body, yet it is vital for production of essential vitamin D. Understanding the balance between the benefits of sun protection and vitamin D synthesis is not yet well understood.

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PCPC/FDA Briefing: VOCs, CBD, PFAs, Talc and the Safe Cosmetics Act

VOCs, CBD, 1,4-dioxane, talc, transparency, PFAs, formaldehyde, allergens and the Safe Cosmetics Act are among the top current areas of focus for the PCPC and FDA. These and other topics were discussed during the PCPC's virtual summit, held May 11-13, 2021.

As the first quarter of 2022 came to a close, several regulatory changes were announced in the Asia-Pacific region. Following is an overview, which includes ingredient restrictions, claims guidelines, adverse reactions and more.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: GMPs, Safety, Ingredient Restrictions, Claims and More

As the first quarter of 2022 came to a close, several regulatory changes were announced in the Asia-Pacific region. Following is an overview, which includes ingredient restrictions, claims guidelines, adverse reactions and more.

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[video] That's a Wrap: Top News the Week of 7/14/2017 from Cosmetics & Toiletries

Could clumping and smudging mascara mishaps become things of the past? And is it true that pollen is a "particulate" concern for skin? Find out from this week's news re-cap video.

REACH Update: Downstream User Obligations, Identified Uses and Use Descriptors

Within REACH, downstream user responsibilities for risk management measures arise when an eSDS is received from a chemical supplier with an annexed ES.

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable said the FDA’s comments signal 'the new year may offer some promise for the long-awaited regulation of hemp-derived extracts such as CBD.'

FDA to Explore CBD, Hemp Regulations for Food and Supplements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is exploring whether legal cannabis is safe in food or supplements and expects to make recommendations in the coming months for regulating such products. Could this translate to cosmetics?

A letter from the FDA to Valisure, dated Dec. 5, 2022, highlighted 'methodological deficiencies' and 'analytic descrepancies' in the company's testing.

FDA, Unilever and GSK Challenge Valisure's Benzene Findings, Test Methods

The FDA recently raised concerns over the test methods of Valisure, the Connecticut-based lab whose reports over benzene in sunscreen and dry shampoo products from Unilever, GSK and others have prompted recalls and class action suits.

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Hazard List, Harmonization, Toxicity Tests and O'Malley Appointment: ECHA Updates

This ECHA update includes one addition to the hazardous chemicals list, two proposals for harmonized classification/labeling (eugenol and tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate), advice for toxicity test dosing and the appointment of Shay O'Malley.

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