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China to Accept Animal-alternative Test Data Under These Conditions

Could the animal testing mandate for cosmetics be over in China? No. At least not yet. But under given circumstances, animal-alternative test data will instead be allowed, as well as abstracts of safety assessments.

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Sunscreen Absorption Makes Waves Again, FDA Shifts Toward Test Sample Selection

Questions of sunscreen absorption made waves once again in a recent report in the Wall Street Journal. Prior reports found no cause for concern while more recently, the FDA turned its focus to the selection method for sunscreens used in absorption tests.

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Method Designed to Assess Aggregate Exposure to Phthalates

Collective exposure to phthalates from the use of multiple cosmetic products was the focus of a new study, to be published in Food and Chemical Toxicology.

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Butylparaben Blacklisted as ECHA Substance of High Concern

The ECHA’s candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) now has 209 entries. The latest materials added include three that are identified as toxic to reproduction and one endocrine disruptor—butylparaben. The EU aims to phase these out.

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FDA Flags Eskbiochem Hand Sanitizers for Possible Methanol Content

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning statement to consumers over the use of Eskbiochem's hand sanitizers, which may contain methanol, i.e., wood alcohol.

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3D Skin Substrate Meets Speed, Complexity and ECM-based Research Needs

Researchers from the University School of Dental Medicine in Boston have published on a 3D skin equivalent model with high throughput potential and greater cellular complexity originating from human ECM.

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Arbonne Recalls Contaminated Shea Body Wash

Arbonne recently recalled certain lot numbers of its Shea Butter Body Wash, Gel Douche due to contamination by Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria. This follows incidents reported for other products.

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ECHA Speeds Regulatory Action for Hazardous Chemicals

To speed up identifying and managing the risks of hazardous chemicals, ECHA is screening structurally similar substances in groups. Last year, the agency, together with national authorities, reviewed around 220 high-volume substances, of which 56% required more hazard data.

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ZnO Nanoparticles Penetrate but Only Under These Conditions

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles are a major component in sunscreens but their ability to permeate skin has remained undetermined. Recent work in Applied Biomaterials identifies the conditions under which they penetrate—notably, not in their nano form as they exist in sunscreens.

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Do Nanomaterials Penetrate Skin? EUON Commissions Review Study

The EUON commissioned a literature review to explore the potential dermal absorption of nanomaterials. Results found the materials rarely penetrate intact skin, except for ionic silver, but a more standardized approach to testing is needed.

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GARDskin Provides Animal-free Way to Guard Skin

SenzaGen and XCellR8 have recently expanded its collaboration to offer GARDskin Animal Product-free, an animal-free skin sensitization assay safety assessment for chemicals in products.

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SCCS Concludes DHA is Safe for Hair Dyes

The SCCS released its opinion on dihydroxyacetone (DHA; 1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone) at a plenary meeting held on March 4, 2020: the ingredient is safe for use as a hair coloring ingredient in leave-on treatments, and in self-tanning lotions and face creams.

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FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Topical Drugs

Contact dermatitis from topical drugs and human safety are the topics in a recently issued guidance document made available by the FDA. Comments are sought through May 8, 2020.

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With Skin Sensitivity Up, SGS Has Tolerance Testing Down

In a market where skin sensitivity claims continue to rise, SGS proposes methods here to determine product safety for skin; one of which is a skin tolerance test, to which successful products are awarded an official "seal."

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What’s Your Environmental Impact?

Eurofins encourages consumers and formulators alike to monitor the environmental impact of cosmetic products. One way to achieve this is through an ecotoxicological test, which can pave the way for "green" products.

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DevaCurl Slapped with Class-action Lawsuit

The Manhattan Federal court suit states various DevaCurl products have caused "scalp irritation, excessive shedding, hair loss, thinning, breakage and/or balding during normal use."

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Greenbrier International/Dollar Tree Flagged for Acne Pad Import Violations

FDA inspections revealed violations at multiple foreign manufacturers that supply acne pads and drugs to the company's distribution network.

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FDA Alert: New J&J Baby Powder Recall

According to the FDA, a test sample from one lot was found to contain chrysotile fibers, a type of asbestos. As such, Oct. 18, 2019, Johnson & Johnson voluntarily recalled the product.

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