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Colipa Reassures Consumers in Safety of Hair Dyes

In response to the European Commission's March 29, 2007, statement concerning hair dyes and allergies, Colipa has issued a statement of its own.

The CTPA aims to ensure debates over regulatory changes result in risk-based, science-led approaches to cosmetic safety.

European Regulatory Update: Ingredients, Plastic Tax and More

As discussed in June 2022, the EU and UK have undergone regulatory changes with specific ingredients. Updates to those ingredient regulations are outlined here, in addition to plastic packaging taxes, nanoparticle definitions and more.

Updates Encouraged for Health Canada's In-Commerce List

Suppliers that export chemicals directly into Canada or that supply ingredients for finished products that are sold in Canada and, therefore, regulated under the Food and Drugs Act (F&DA) in Canada need to ensure that these substances are nominated to the revised In-Commerce List (ICL) in Canada.

EC Establishes Innovation Union to Step Up R&D Efforts

The European Commission (EC) has established an Innovation Union to step up R&D efforts, reportedly by using public sector intervention to stimulate the private sector and remove bottlenecks [that] stop ideas [from] reaching the market.

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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).

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Federal Judge Disallows Unscientific Testimony in J&J Talc Lawsuit

While some 16,000 lawsuits will press on alleging a link between J&J's talcum powder and ovarian cancer, the company highlighted one win for science: the testimonies of select expert witnesses for the plaintiffs were excluded due to unscientifically sound evidence.

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Zinc Oxide: The Naturally Sourced Broad-spectrum Sunscreen Ingredient

Today, zinc oxide is not a treatment for skin cancer, but used in a variety of wound healing and sunscreen formulations. It is the only sunscreen ingredient that is also recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a Category I Skin Protectant and is recommended for use on compromised skin.

CTFA Addresses Rising Concerns for Nanoparticles in Personal Care

The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) has released a scientific white paper detailing the science behind the benefits of nanotechnology in personal care products...

Sunscreen Innovation Act Passes House and Moves to President

New U.S. sunscreen actives are potentially within reach, as the The Sunscreen Innovation Act (S. 2141) by passed the U.S. House of Representatives and will be sent to President Barack Obama for his signature and enactment into law.

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FDA Reports 646 Voluntary Cosmetic Registrations in One Month

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported 646 cosmetic products were voluntarily registered in August 2020.

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Talc Results Are In: FDA Releases 6-part Report

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the findings from a year-long project to test talc-containing cosmetics for the presence of asbestos. Results showed 43 samples were negative while 9 were positive.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported 357 cosmetic products were voluntarily registered in December 2020. This brings the total of filed products to 17,357 since 2018.

FDA Adds 357 Voluntary Cosmetic Registrations in One Month

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported 357 cosmetic products were voluntarily registered in December 2020. This brings the total of filed products to 17,357 since 2018.

SCCP Questions Triclosan Percentages in Mouthwash and Leave-ons

According to the committee, the ingredient is not safe at the given concentration in mouthwashes and leave-on products such as body lotion due to a higher absorption rate.

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DSM’s Sunscreen Optimizer 2.0 Takes Eco Factors into Account

DSM Personal Care has updated its Sunscreen Optimizer for formulating sunscreens while cutting cost and time. The 2.0 version additionally considers eco-friendly factors.

Health Canada Warns About MI/MCI in Leave-on Formulas

As of June 14, 2016 all products containing MI/MCI preservatives intended for use by children should no longer be available for purchase, according to Health Canada. All other products may not be available after December 31, 2016.

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Wisconsin Joins in On Microbead Ban, Other States Follow

Wisconsin is joining New York and Illinois in elliminating polyethylene microbeads from cosmetics.

PCPC Responds to Recent Reports of Lead in Lipstick

The Personal Care Product's Council (PCPC) has released a statement in response to the December 2011 study on lead in lipsticks conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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DSM Appoints Yanhong Fu to Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients

“Thanks to powerful marketing and sales campaigns and ongoing international expansion, the business unit has achieved high double digit growth for another year and business is particularly strong in China—one of the fastest growing markets for personal care and aroma ingredients,” said Yanhong Fu.

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