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What is Palm Oil Doing to the Forests?

Greenpeace has reported that some personal care companies are sacrificing the environment to produce a commonly-used ingredient.

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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.

Future ads must not feature claims that competing deodorants or antiperspirants, by inhibiting perspiration or containing synthetic ingredients including aluminium salts, are linked to health problems such as hormonal imbalances, itchiness, rashes or body odor.

ASA Rules Wild Cosmetics Deodorant Claims are Misleading

The UK-registered Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) upheld its ruling that a Dec. 2, 2022, YouTube ad and information posted on the website of deodorant manufacturer Wild Cosmetics misled consumers. The ad can no longer appear in the original form.

The guidelines include how consumers are likely to interpret particular claims and how marketers can substantiate these claims to avoid deceiving consumers.

Avoid Deceptive Eco Claims by Helping FTC Shape the Green Guides

The commission is seeking public comment to update the guidelines. This move is based on increasing consumer interest in buying environmentally friendly products.

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FTC Proposes Rule for ‘Made in USA’ Label Claim

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule to improve regulation around the “Made in USA” label claim.

Mercury Warning in Mexico-made Skin Cream

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and South Texas Poison Control are warning consumers that Mexico-made skin cream Crema Aguamary may contain high levels of mercury.

After users' 'sweatiest” workouts, the videos and commercials depicted their underarms being completely dry. In its decision, the BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined the videos and commercials conveyed a message that the product completely prevents underarm sweat and sweat marks.

BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division, Prompted by P&G, Calls Out Unilever's Degree Advanced Deodorant Claims

The BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division called on Unilever to discontinue or modify claims suggesting its Degree Advanced Antiperspirant prevents sweat and sweat marks throughout intense exercise. P&G brought forth the challenge.

The 'Skin Facts!' Initiative aims to help consumers understand the potential risks and to help identify whether the products they purchase contain these harmful ingredients.

FDA Issues Warnings, Pushes Consumer Education of OTC Skin Lightening Products

The FDA is once again cracking down on companies selling skin lightening products containing hydroquinone or mercury. Its public health campaign, Skin Facts!, urges consumers to get educated on skin care ingredients.

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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.

Sunscreen Innovation Act Passes: What Does it Mean?

The Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition applauded the U.S. Senate's passage of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (S. 2141). While the Act aims to streamline the approval process for new sunscreen actives, will it? Industry expert David Steinberg gives his take.

What's Driving Asia Pacific's Cosmetics Boom?

New report details increasing awareness of personal appearance, growing interest among men and rising incomes.

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What Dermatologists, FDA Say about Halloween Makeup

Spooky makeup fills novelty shops this time of year, but what did dermatologists and other experts have to say about safety and ingredients?

What’s in My Jar is an app that analyzes unsubsidized company claims and marketing language for skin care products based on their ingredients to educate consumers about how effective and potentially irritating products are.

What’s in My Jar Analyzes Product Efficacy and Irritant Potential

What’s in My Jar is an app that analyzes unsubsidized company claims and marketing language for skin care products to educate consumers about how effective or potentially irritating products are.

Natural, Smatural…What Does it Mean and Do We Want it Defined?

Natural products have been the force behind a major trend in cosmetics and personal care but there are still no regulations that govern the use of the word natural.

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What's Next: Cosmetics & Toiletries 2019 Calendar and Call for Papers

In 2019, Cosmetics & Toiletries looks to you for insights on skin radiance, anti-pollution, hair repair, skin sagging, microbiome, bespoke beauty and more. Announcing our new editorial calendar—submit now!

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Update: TSCA Reform Bill Signed into Law: What You Need to Know

The Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to implement a law that is an amendment to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Update includes comments from IFRANA's president and CEO.

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EU Lays Down the Law on Cyclic Silicones D5, D6 — Now What?

It happened. On May 16, 2024, the European Union officially adopted new restrictions on siloxanes D5 and D6, as promised. What drove this decision? And what can the industry do now?

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Fees Increased on U.S. FDA Color Additive Certification; Here's What You'll Pay

"The color certification process for synthetic organic colorants is an important aspect of color additive regulations that is unique to the United States," notes industry expert Kelly Dobos. "This fee had remarkably not been raised in nearly 20 years."

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