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Philadelphia Jury Rules in Favor of J&J in Talc/Cancer Lawsuit

According to a report from The Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia jurors have ruled unanimously in favor of Johnson & Johnson in a suit alleging its talcum-based baby powder causes cancer.

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Bayer, Beiersdorf to Settle Over 'Misleading Mineral-based' Coppertone Claim

Bayer HealthCare LLC and Beiersdorf Inc. have agreed to settle a class action suit alleging Coppertone brand sunscreens labeled as "mineral-based" are misleading to consumers as they contain chemical actives.

MEPs passed the resolution by 667 votes to four.

[updated] Report: EU Parliament Accelerates Plan for Animal Testing Ban

Members of the European Parliament reportedly passed a resolution calling on the European Union to expedite the ban on animal testing, "as soon as scientifically possible."

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EU Restriction on DHA to Minimally Impact Self-tanners

Self-tanning products in the EU will now be limited to a maximum of 10% DHA. Some consumer products are not likely to be affected because they use much lower levels of DHA (1-3%) to gradually develop color.

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The Body Shop, Unilever Defend Cruelty-free Testing, Call for Paradigm Shift

While Europe has banned animal testing for cosmetics, the REACH regulation permits it for chemicals. A recent Unilever paper calls for a paradigm shift to close this gap; in the meantime, The Body Shop and Dove have partnered with Peta and CFI to defend cruelty-free testing.

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From 'Clean' to 'Safe' Cosmetics: How EU/UK Regulations Can Shift the Parlance Toward Health—A Commentary

This article outlines how regulators in the EU and UK have put measures into place to assure consumers of product safety, particularly in relation to endocrine disruptors. It also proposes communicating to consumers the extent to which products are tested to shift the parlance from "clean" to "safe."

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European Regulatory Update: Greenwashing, Endocrine Disruptors and PFAS

There are robust regulations in Europe regarding chemicals that seem to be based on persistence rather than the analysis of harmful effects. Here, the author highlights regulatory updates in the EU and UK with regard to environmental claims, chemical strategies and more, including endocrine disruptors and PFAS.

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Jury Finds J&J Negligent, Orders $29 M Payout for Baby Powder Lawsuit

A California jury recently awarded $29.4 million in compensatory damages to one cancer patient who alleged Johnson & Johnson was negligent and failed to warn consumers of potential asbestos in its baby powder.

Concerns are growing that lotions used for sun protection are harming slow-growing corals.

Thailand Bans 'Coral-Damaging' Sunscreens

The banned sunscreen lotions are those containing oxybenzone, octinoxate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor or butylparaben.

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China Regulatory Update: Prohibited Ingredients, Labeling and Children's Cosmetics

From March to August 2021, China introduced a series of new and key regulations, indicating the full implementation of its new cosmetic regulatory framework. Following are brief updates.

The study authors argue that the materials are potential carcinogens and could behave as estrogen disruptors.

UPDATE: Report Targets Benzophenone and Octocrylene in Sunscreens

The research mentioned in the Bloomberg report has since elicited a detailed rebuttal from an author at the University Hospital of Zurich.

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Industry, NGOs Claim REACH Amendments Could Increase Animal Testing

Industry and NGOs are calling out the European Commission's amendments to REACH to clarify animal testing requirements, highlighting how they likely will increase the use of animals.

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20 Hand Sanitizers Recalled by Health Canada

Health Canada has recalled 20 hand sanitizers between March 31, 2021, and June 22 for ingredient violations, unauthorized sale and more, adding to nearly 100 previous recalls, CTV News reports.

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FDA Calls Out Contaminants, Methanol and Packaging in Latest Alerts

Methanol content, yeast contamination and packaging resembling beverage bottles are among the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's latest hand sanitizer and product recall alerts.

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PCPC, FEMA Among 113 Global Firms Pressing EU/U.S. Leaders to Lift Tariffs

In connection with the June EU-U.S. summit in Brussels, some 113 organizations including the PCPC and FEMA reiterated their call for the permanent removal of tariffs on sectors unrelated to the ongoing transatlantic trade disputes.

Trimethylolpropane triacrylate is an ester with a reported film-forming function in base and undercoats for nail preparations.

OEHHA to List 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate, Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate as Carcinogens

California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) intends to list several chemicals including 2-ethylhexyl acrylate and trimethylolpropane triacrylate (technical grade) as carcinogens.

The NMPA measures prohibit 12 types of claims on cosmetic labels, including the use of forged or unverifiable research results, statistical data, survey results, abstracts, quotes and other misleading information.

Asia Update: Label and Claim Rules, CBD, Microbeads, Naturals and Men's Cosmetics

Cosmetic label requirements and prohibited claims, CBD rules, standards for microbeads, natural and organic rules and the "explosive" growth of male cosmetics have all emerged on the Eastern regulatory front in recent weeks. Here's a roundup, per ChemLinked.

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Report: L'Oreal Withdrawing Makeup Products From Japan

According to The Mainichi, L'Oreal decided to focus on its hair care and hair color businesses which have grown as a result of home-based demand.

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