REACH Update
REACH legislation is evolving all the time, as is its effect on our industry. Big changes will be coming over the next few years, so make sure to keep up to date. REACH applies to all chemicals that...
View ArticleTougher Regulations for Cosmetic Products in Asia
In Singapore, the Health Sciences Authority (HAS) introduced tougher regulation for cosmetic products beginning January 1, 2008 under the Asean Cosmetic Directive (ACD) with the goal of promoting...
View ArticleThe FDA Globalization Act of 2008
The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce is proposing legislation entitled “The FDA Globalization Act of 2008.” The legislation intent is to stimulate discussion about ways to provide adequate...
View ArticleTests reveal lead in lipsticks at safe levels
In response to media reports of high levels of lead in lipstick, Health Canada tested lipsticks sold in Canada and the agency confirmed levels do not pose any health risk consumers. Further proof that...
View ArticleCTTFA Exploring Siloxane Question
The Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA) held a meeting with the Environment Canada scientists responsible for drafting the reports pertaining to three cyclic siloxanes...
View ArticleProgress Report: International Cooperation of Cosmetic Regulation (ICCR)
Substantial progress is being made toward establishing a system of globalization for cosmetic regulations. The group working to achieve this important goal is called the International Cooperation on...
View ArticleNew Book available on EU Cosmetic Safety
Safety Assessment of Cosmetics in the European Union (S. Karger) is a new book available from Dermato-Cosmetic Sciences. This book deals with many aspects of cosmetic safety assessment, including an...
View ArticleNotable Quotes
On cosmetics: “I think it’s incorrect to say we are self-regulated. The FDA sets out standards for how our products can be put together.” John Hurson, Personal Care Products Council. Source: The Rose...
View ArticlePharmaceutical Giant Sees Opportunity in Beauty Industry
A drug that Allergen Pharmaceutical sells to people with certain types of glaucoma and ocular hypertension has shown some very unusual side effects. The drug contains an ingredient called “bimatoprost”...
View ArticleMarkwins Recalls Lip Gloss Product
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 75,000 Markwins lip gloss keychains. The reason for the recall is due to a metal clasp attached to the keychain...
View ArticleNew Labeling Rules for Carmine and Cochineal Extract Colorants
All products containing carmine and cochineal extract must now declared this ingredient on the package label under a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruling. The FDA has revised its requirements...
View ArticleCIR Expert Panel Continues to Grow and Improve
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel (CIR) adds two distinguished chemists to fill newly created positions on this prestigious panel, expanding it from a group of seven to nine world-class experts....
View ArticleCosmetic Labeling Violations Reported in Canada
A media investigation by the Canada’s CanWest News claims to have found many problems with cosmetic products found on store shelves. They also claim that some of the products with labeling violations...
View ArticleFear and Politics Trumps Science and Rational Thinking
Despite recommendation by scientists at the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) which regulates toys, Congress recently implemented a ban on the use of phthalates in all children’s toys. The...
View Article“Free from …insert your scary story here…”
Using terms such as “contains no…” or “free of…” misleads consumers into believing the ingredient safety is questionable, when scientific evidence may show the ingredient is safe. Chris Flower of the...
View ArticleAre Chemicals Killing Us? Toxicologists Believe Media Overstates Risks
Can you believe the news media when they tell us that every day we are being poisoned by chemicals we routinely used to improve our lives? No we can’t, according to a survey of 937 members of the...
View ArticleBogus Study Tricks Media and Frightens Consumers
In recent decades periodic, unverified reports of a worldwide decline in sperm count/quality and increases in testicular cancer have been blamed on ingredients found in plastics, cosmetics and...
View ArticleNew FDA Regulations Require Companies to Respond to Inspection Violations...
Manufacturers now have 15 days to respond to inspection reports to avoid an FDA warning letter. The change is intended to help the agency be more effective in protecting the public and may help to weed...
View ArticleCanada Reclassifies Antiperspirants as Cosmetics
Health Canada no longer considers aluminum or zirconium base antiperspirants as drugs under new regulations. Canada has determined that these products mode of action is “mechanical in nature” and does...
View ArticleFDA Study Confirms Traces of Lead in Lipstick Is Not a Safety Concern
A report released by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) consumer advocacy group has needlessly alarmed consumers by raising irrational fears that many popular lipstick products contain dangerous...
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