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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?

FCA president and CEO Farah K. Ahmed issued a statement addressing Congress.

Fragrance Creators Association Calls on Congress to Fund Implementation of MoCRA

FCA is requesting at least $8 million for the FDA’s work to implement MoCRA in 2025.

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Health Canada Updates Hotlist Ingredients: Colorants, Benzophenone, Talc and More

Concerns including adverse developmental and maternal effects were cited for the four ingredients added. Five amendments also were made, updating the hotlist for the first time since 2022. This follows a recent recall over henna cones containing phenol.

The EWG approves only one in four sunscreens, which has lead to criticism for fearmongering from the PCPC.

[updated] EWG Releases 2024 Sunscreen Guidelines, PCPC Pushes Back

The EWG approves only one in four sunscreens, which has lead to criticism for fearmongering from the PCPC.

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FDA Recalls: 24 Benzene Reports + 1 Off-taste Toothpaste Account

Since mid-April 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration highlighted 24 cosmetic recalls due to benzene content and one toothpaste recall for "off-taste." Here's a rundown.

Not everyone in this photo should be using anti-aging skin care.

Gen Alpha Anti-aging Skin Care Ban Under Consideration in California

California's legislature is seeking to "prohibit the sale or delivery to a person under 13 years of age of an over-the-counter skin care product or cosmetic product advertised to address skin aging..."

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.

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Walmart, Target Flagged for 'Deceptive' Reef-friendly Sunscreen Claims

Walmart and Target have both been hit with proposed class actions over "reef friendly" sunscreen claims due the their organic UV filters, consumer perception and fluctuating evidence over coral bleaching. What direction should formulators take?

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Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Toothpaste, TEA, Ingredient Amendments, Labeling, Vietnam’s Overhaul, PFAS and More

This article explores new cosmetic ingredient identifications and adjustments in the Asia-Pacific regions. China, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and New Zealand regulatory changes throughout 2023 and into 2024 are discussed.

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J&J Proposes $6.475 B Plan to Settle Ovarian Cancer Talc Claims

The settlement would be paid over 25 years, and per the company, is a better offer than the claimants stand to recover at trial. Indeed, the scientific testimony linking ovarian cancer to J&J's products is being re-reviewed, posing the risk of dismissal.

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Keeping Cosmetics in Check: How Scientific are Cosmetics?

This brief commentary explores the complexity of cosmetic formulas and proposes and approach to express scientific information about these formulas to non-scientific experts.

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Unilever Pays $2 M to Resolve Suave Aerosol Benzene Suit

The settlement resolves claims of benzene contamination in the Suave 24-hr Protection Powder Aerosol Antiperspirant and Fresh Aerosol Antiperspirant.

The session will cover topics such as INCI, GMPs, MoCRA, product safety and more.

PCPC to Unravel Misinformation, MoCRA, Claims Testing and More at NYSCC Suppliers' Day

During NY SCC Suppliers' Day, to be held May 1-2, 2024, at the Javits Center in NY, the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) will host a separately ticketed session on cosmetic regulation on May 2. Topics will include INCI, GMPs, MoCRA, safety and more.

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FDA's 2023 Talc Tests Find Zero Asbestos — Could a New Detection Method Make or Break These Findings?

The FDA's 2023 sampling of 50 talc-containing cosmetics, tested for asbestos by AMA using PLM and TEM methods, found negative results for the carcinogen — but a new test using fluorescently labeled asbestos-binding protein could lower the detection limit.

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FDA Issues Warning on Certain OTC Analgesic Topical Products

The FDA has asked six companies to respond to the warning letters within 15 days of receipt stating how they will address these issues or provide their reasoning and supporting information as to why they think the products are not in violation of the law.

Cyclic silicones and microplastics face bans under REACH but both contribute to the aesthetics and performance of color cosmetics.

How Cyclic Silicone and Microplastic Bans Impact Color Cosmetic Formulating

Cyclic silicones and microplastics face bans under REACH but both contribute to the aesthetics and performance of color cosmetics. This article describes these bans and what replacing them means for color cosmetic formulating.

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Sephora Wiped Clean of Alleged Misleading 'Clean Beauty' Claims

According to Bloomberg Law, Sephora has defeated the proposed class action alleging products labeled “Clean at Sephora” were deceptively marketed. Mark this a "win" for the cosmetics industry.

Valisure found that BPO products could form more than 800 times the conditional regulatory limit for benzene in two weeks at a temperature of 50°C.

Valisure Finds High Levels of Benzene in Acne Products; PCPC Remains Skeptical

Valisure recently reported findings that benzene can form at high levels in benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products exposed to heat. The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) remains skeptical, however, considering the unrealistic test methods employed.

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