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Section: Testing > Safety/Stability
Safety
7 Recent Recalls: Babygenics, Tom's of Maine, Amika, HiBAR and Others
From hair spray and repair cream, to tattoo ink, children's sunscreen, toothpaste and others, several products have been recalled in recent months due to safety hazards and regulatory non-compliance. Following is an overview.
Animal Alternatives
CTPA Convenes to Progress the Use and Regulatory Acceptance of Animal Testing Alternatives
The CTPA and the U.K. cosmetic industry wants to promote the use of new approach methodologies (NAMs) as alternatives to animal testing for these vital safety requirements under other chemicals legislation, especially UK Reach.
Safety
J&J Talc Suit Tally: $6.48 B Offer, $11 B Reserves, $700 M to States — Plus New Class Action and Talc-Cancer Evidence
J&J's path through talc suits is long, winding and confusing. Here, we've mapped out payouts and recent twists and turns — including a new class action seeking damages and medical monitoring, and a recent study suggesting a talc-cancer association.
Method/Process
Skinobs' V2.0 Simplifies and Accelerates Preclinical and Clinical Beauty Testing
Skinobs offers two platforms dedicated to preclinical assays (in-silico, in-tubo, in-vitro or ex-vivo) and clinical evaluation (in-vivo on humans) to reportedly optimize product development in terms of performance, cost, speed and innovation.
Regional
Legislation Proposed in Wake of Asbestos Allegations
New legislation has been proposed to the U.S. House of Representatives after children's and tween's product retailer Claire's recalled several cosmetic products thought to contain asbestos.
Safety/Stability
Safety of Lead-based Skin Lightener Substantiated
While to consumers it may sound counterintuitive, Sirona Biochem has demonstrated the safety of its lead-based skin lightener.
Companies
InVitro Received Final Approval of Ocular Irritection
During an annual meeting, InVitro International received OECD Expert Group on Skin and Eye Irritation Test Methods acceptance of Ocular Irritection. The company is now planning for how it can benefit other laboratories and what its next move will be.
Regional
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.
Safety/Stability
Tox Testing at the Speed of Light (Really)
Until now, testing chemicals for their toxicity has relied on reporter genes, which can take 24 hr to deliver results. A new approach from North Carolina State University, however, uses a modified protein that emits light when binding occurs—effectively signaling its safety.
Safety/Stability
CIR Assesses Safety of
Rosa Centifolia
Derivatives in Cosmetics
The CIR reviewed the safety of
Rosa centifolia
-derived ingredients, most of which are reported to function as skin conditioning agents in cosmetic products; read on for the findings.
Literature/Data
Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol and Both: Exploring Toxicity
This study underlines the significance of variations in the safety and efficacy of individual and combined preservative systems. It also reiterates the strategy of leveraging the right preservatives and levels for given formulation designs.
Safety/Stability
Beauty Giants Jointly Uncover Skin Absorption of Some 50 Compounds
Researchers from P&G, L'Oréal, Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique, Beiersdorf AG and the ADME Task Force of Cosmetics Europe have undertaken a massive in vitro assessment of some 50 compounds to determine their skin absorption and toxicity potentials.
Skin Care
Supplier Roundtable: Care and Protect Hand Creams
Ever thought about how to formulate hand creams for care and protection? As part of a new “Supplier Roundtable” series, experts from the industry were challenged to provide solutions for hand creams.
Safety/Stability
Ansell Addresses Good, Bad and Ugly Science
The good, bad and ugly science behind ingredient "reputations" were addressed by Jay Ansell, of PCPC, during his in-cosmetics N.A.
Sensory
RIFM Publishes Assessment of 1,500th Fragrance Material Marking Major Milestone
RIFM has submitted Safety Assessments covering approximately 200 materials for peer review, totaling 1,700 now or soon to be available.
Regional
PFOA and PFOS: California's Next Chemical Targets
California's deadline for two pollutants of concern is looming, and cosmetic manufacturers are urged to become aware of any products containing them and to label accordingly.
Safety/Stability
Puberty and Parabens: New Study Cites 'Risk'
Teen girls may be at particular risk to chemicals such as parabens and triclosan used in cosmetics and personal care formulations, a study finds. However, this study, like many others is up for debate.
Safety
$18.8 M Payout in J&J Talc Lawsuit Could Upset Settlement Offer
The ruling could sway individuals in the tens of thousands of other cases to also pursue claims in front of a jury, pressuring the judge overseeing the settlement case.
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