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4 Talc Updates — Avon's $24 M Payout; J&J's South Carolina Trial, Bankruptcy Affirmed; 2 Others in the Hotseat

Recently, Avon payed out $24 million and J&J took the stand (again) in South Carolina, both in cases alleging talc-based powders caused mesothelioma. An appeals court affirmed J&J's second bankruptcy rejection and two other companies are in the hotseat.

Consumers can quickly scan a QR code on the product label and enter the required data, photos and documents needed for prompt investigation.

Meeting 5 MoCRA Mandates for Adverse Event Reporting: Registrar Corp. Launches New Tool

Registrar Corp. has developed software to meet the FDA's/MoCRA's 5 stringent requirements for adverse event reporting.

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9 Cosmetic Ingredient Bans/Restrictions in the EU: Kojic Acid, 4-MBC, Retinol, Arbutin and More

The EU Commission officially published several amendments to EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) that will restrict or ban nine cosmetic ingredients. Read on to learn more.

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PCPC, California Court Halt Prop. 65 TiO2 Warnings; Comment Period Extended to July 1

The district court granted an injuction preventing the California Attorney General and any private citizen enforcers from enforcing Prop 65’s warning requirement for titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) in cosmetics.

“E-commerce platforms create opportunities for legitimate companies to grow and reach new consumers, providing them with more choices and greater convenience,' PCPC notes. 'However, the current structure is vulnerable to exploitation and contributes significantly to a rise in illicit trade. Counterfeit personal care products damage businesses, disregard regulatory protections and more importantly threaten consumers’ health and safety.'

The SHOP SAFE Act of 2024 Seeks to Tackle Beauty's Multi-billion-dollar Counterfeiting Problem: PCPC

Led by Reps. Darrell Issa (CA-48), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Ben Cline (VA-06) and Hank Johnson (GA-04), the act addresses many concerns brands have about e-commerce platforms offering questionable beauty products.

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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.

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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..."

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.

'The most polluting industries, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, will be required to pay at least [80%] of the cost for micropollutant removal...'

Europe's Wastewater Measure to Apply 'Polluter Pays' Fee for Microplastics, PFAS

The directive will require the removal of more nutrients and micropollutants from urban wastewater, particularly those from "toxic pharmaceuticals and cosmetics."

PFAS have been used in cosmetics such as nail polish, shaving cream, foundation, lipstick and mascara to make products more durable, spreadable or water-resistant.

New Zealand to Ban PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' from Cosmetics

As a part of several updates made to the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency announced the decision to ban PFAS on Jan. 30, 2024; the ban will go into effect on Dec. 31, 2026.

The #mydentity Guy Tang Reflect line of liquid demi permanent hair dyes is being recalled for potential contamination with nitrosamines.

Correction: Hair Products Recalled, Grande Cosmetics Settles and Sephora/Target 'Clean' Beauty Suits Continue

This roundup of products in "hot water" includes recalls on a hair dye and shampoo, Grande Cosmetics' settlement and a look at the latest "clean" beauty suits against Sephora and Target.

Xforms is just one digital option available for creating an SPL file with cosmetic product facility registration and product listing information. Two additional electronic options are available.

FDA Debuts Digital SPL Xforms, Paper Forms for Cosmetics Facility, Product Submissions

The FDA has rolled out Structured Product Labeling (SPL) Xforms, a digital tool, and downloadable PDF forms to register cosmetic product facilities and list products, as mandated by MoCRA.

“We are excited to welcome Emily back to lead our legal team and guide our industry’s legal and regulatory strategies,” said Tom Myers, PCPC’s president and CEO. “Her diverse and extensive expertise will be instrumental in navigating our industry’s complex legal and regulatory landscape, enhancing our support to member companies.”

The Personal Care Products Council Names VP Legal and Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel

Manoso previously worked as PCPC’s associate general counsel and staff counsel and has served as a trail attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice.

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FDA Opens Cosmetics Direct Registration Portal for MoCRA

Cosmetics Direct is an FDA Structured Product Labeling authoring tool that, according to the FDA, features user-friendly data entry forms.

A responsible person is required to report serious adverse events associated with the use of cosmetic products in the U.S. to FDA within 15 business days.

FDA Releases Update to Ongoing Activities Related to Serious Adverse Event Reporting for MoCRA

A responsible person is required to report serious adverse events associated with the use of cosmetic products in the U.S. to FDA within 15 business days.

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