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Type: News
Section: Testing > Safety/Stability
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.
Safety/Stability
Truth in Exposure: Disparity Dictates Product Safety
How often do you relax your hair? or color it? Clearly, some consumers are exposed to given products more than others based on preferences or practices. A new study points to this fact as a crucial component for regulators to consider when determining ingredient safety.
Animal Alternatives
Alternative Safety Test Awarded DFG Animal Welfare Prize
Even before the animal testing ban, the cosmetics industry sought alternative test methods. In relation, the German Research Foundation (DFG) has awarded scientists for a cellular system they developed to replace the animal testing of neurotoxins for medical and cosmetic benefits.
Claims/Labeling
Concerns Over Charcoal Safety Raised in Crest Toothpaste Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit filed in New York alleges that P&G promoted the safety of its activated charcoal-containing Crest toothpaste despite expert opinions finding a lack of safety and efficacy substantiation.
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.
Safety/Stability
PCPC Responds to Breast Cancer Action's Ingredient Safety Allegations
The Personal Care Products Council has taken issue with the Breast Cancer Action’s latest statement alleging products offered to women in philanthropic cosmetic kits dispensed by the PCPC contain chemicals linked to increased cancer risk.
Regional
NSF Launches Testing, Certification and Consulting Program for Cosmetic Safety
Global public health organization NSF International has launched the NSF Cosmetics and Personal Care Program in response to growing concerns from consumers and retailers regarding adulteration, mislabeling and counterfeiting issues.
Animal Alternatives
Animal Aid Funds XCellR8 for Animal-free Safety Testing
Animal-Aid has pledged £51k to accelerate the research, development and commercialization of acute toxicity tests by ethical safety testing laboratory XCellR8.
Safety/Stability
CIR Gives Certain Keratin, Polymers and More the OK for Safety
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has made a safety determination on a number of chamomile, polymer, keratin and sulfate ingredients. Some are safe for use at certain levels while two HDI polymers still have insufficient data.
Safety
UK Seeks Data, Reports on Testing the Safety of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is calling for data and any scientific information related to assessing the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics.
Polls
Poll Results: What is Your Biggest Concern Regarding Consumer Safety in Cosmetics?
Recently, we polled our audiences on social media about their biggest concern for safety in cosmetics. Their responses surprised us.
Safety
Safety Alerts: Drunk Elephant's 'Mix-up,' 285 European Cosmetics with Banned Ingredients, Dynarex Extended Recall
This round-up highlights recent cosmetic safety alerts/recalls. These include: Drunk Elephant's ingredient "mix-up," ECHA's findings that 6% of ~4,500 cosmetics reviewed contained banned ingredients, and Dynarex's recall extension over possible asbestos.
Safety
11 Changes to SCCS Guides for Cosmetics Safety Testing — Plus a Note on 'Nano'
The European Union's (EU's) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) recently updated its notes of guidance (NoG) for cosmetics and cosmetic ingredient safety testing, emphasizing alternatives to animal testing and more.
Polls
[poll results] Which 'Phase' of Testing do you Find Most Critical to Ensuring Product Safety?
Last week, we noted how safety is confirmed throughout a product's journey. So we asked you: Which test "phase" do you think is most critical to assuring safety? Here's what you told us.
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