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Section: Testing > Safety/Stability
Safety/Stability
Fast Analysis of Cosmetic Allergens Using Convergence Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry
Fragrances are complex combinations of substances that are added to many consumer products to give them a distinctive smell, impart a pleasant odor, or mask the inherent smell of some ingredients—but ultimately, to enhance the experience of the product user.
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.
Regional
Is it Toxic? EU Mandate, Part 10: Safety
For each cosmetic product placed on the EU market, a safety evaluation must be performed. This includes a review of the toxicological profile of its ingredients, with a particular focus on genotoxicity. This mandate is described here.
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.
Safety/Stability
Standardizing Safety: ISO Validation and Sun Protection Tests
In addition, methods under review pertaining to sun protection are discussed. The ISO sets proposed standards and test methods for nearly every industry; its validation process is described here.
Claims/Labeling
Back to Basics, Part II: Ensuring Product Safety
Safety is a major consideration when developing cosmetic products. This article describes safety guidelines in the U.S. and EU, along with the steps to take during development to ensure that products are safe for human use.
Safety/Stability
A Safety, Toxicity and Irritation Testing Primer
To ensure a product’s success, especially in light of ‘clean beauty’ tenets, it must be tested for stability as well as safety and efficacy. The following primer offers an overview of key tests to perform as products are developed and prepared for launch. Click through to the digital magazine for more.
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.
Safety/Stability
[podcast] EWG vs. the Industry on Cosmetic Ingredient Safety
On the surface, this seems like a story about an activist group stirring up unnecessary fear to target an "unregulated" industry. And a self-regulated industry allegedly putting dollars ahead of safety. But the reality is actually much deeper and philosophical in nature. Listen now!
Safety/Stability
Patch Testing, Irritation and Sensitization: Safety Testing in Cosmetics
An online exclusive by Anjali Salvi, Ph.D. about product safety and what needs to be done for consumers. Salvi discusses how regional conditions, intended use of the product and method of application can be a huge factor in determining product safety for consumers worldwide.
Regional
Cosmetovigilance and Safety Assessment in the World of Active Ingredients
It can be deduced from today's scientific literature that countless ingredients have been developed with the intent to alter the structure and function of human skin. This raises important questions in terms of how these products should be regulated and what types of safety standards they should be held to.
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.
Natural/Sustainable
Progressing Safety, Sustainability and Sincerity with Synthetic Ingredients
As consumers demand complete transparency that extends beyond labels and claims, brands need to provide comprehensive information on the entire supply chain and product lifecycle...
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
[podcast] How to Meet MoCRA's Safety Testing Mandates
In this podcast, Lenore Coyle, president of Eurofins, shares insights on the challenges of MoCRA testing mandates. She provides tips on ways to prepare, and highlights Eurofins' services that support these efforts. Register now to listen and learn more.
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