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CONUSBAT and Global Regulatory Services Form Alliance

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:36:45 GMT

CONUSBAT, a regulatory affairs service provider with expertise in REACH and EU regulations for the cosmetics industry, among others, announced it has formed an alliance with Global Regulatory Services (GRS).

Regulatory Review—Cosmetic Ingredient Update: The Ugly, the Good and the Bad

Thu, 03 May 2012 07:19:59 GMT

This review takes a look at updates to ingredient regulations as of the first quarter in 2012. While “the ugly” refers to the EU Chemical Agency’s (ECHA’s) release of the first ingredients to be evaluated under REACH, the good news relates to the battle in Canada to save D5. “The bad” are the state of California’s addition of three ingredients to the Proposition 65 list, as well as Health Canada’s caution against labeling using generic terms.

FDA Issues New Guidances on Nanotechnology

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:03:12 GMT

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued two new draft guidances on the use of nanotechnology by the cosmetics and foods industries.

PCPC Announces Support for Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act of 2012

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:19:50 GMT

The Personal Care Product's Council and the Safe Cosmetics Alliance have both announced their support for H.R. 4395, a bill introduced by Representative Leonard Lance known as the Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act of 2012.

Indulgence, Claims and Innovation Trends at In-Cosmetics

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:32:41 GMT

The Marketing Trends presentations at In-Cosmetics Barcelona, which takes place on April 17–19, 2012, provide an opportunity to discover the latest trends and issues affecting the global cosmetics industry. This article will take a look at some of the key trends that will be analyzed in more depth in the presentations.

PCPC Responds to Report of "Harmful Chemicals" in Personal Care

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:31:35 GMT

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has responded to a study by the Silent Spring Institute that claims to have found harmful chemicals in a variety of personal care and household products.

Comparatively Speaking: Color vs. Certified Color

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:15:47 GMT

To follow up on the four-part series of "Comparatively Speaking" columns on color that sourced Nick Morante, the color expert continues in this column to discuss the difference between colors and certified colors.

Siloxane D5 Removed From CEPA List of Proposed Toxic Substances

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:23:09 GMT

The Minister of the Environment has accepted the siloxane D5 assessment by the Siloxane D5 Board of Review, and the material will be removed from a proposed list of toxic substances under the Canadian Environment Protection Act (CEPA).

PCPC Responds to Recent Reports of Lead in Lipstick

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:11:21 GMT

The Personal Care Product's Council (PCPC) has released a statement in response to the December 2011 study on lead in lipsticks conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Comparatively Speaking: Regulation of Coal-tar Hair Dyes vs. Other Color Additives in Cosmetics

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:35:59 GMT

Tony O'Lenick collaborated with Nick Morante to develop a four-part series of the "Comparatively Speaking" column that focuses on color. This is the third in the series where Morante explains the difference between the FDA's regulation for coal-tar hair dyes vs. other color additives in cosmetics.

ICMAD Responds to Suit Against FDA Over Nanotechnology

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:03:37 GMT

In response to the suit filed against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by a coalition of six consumer safety and environmental groups over the FDA's lack of nanotechnology regulation, Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors (ICMAD) has sent an exclusive response to Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, as shown here.

China Suggests Eight Categories for Licensing Special Use Cosmetics

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:36:13 GMT

China's State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) sought comment regarding its recent organization of "special use cosmetics" into eight different categories. On Dec. 29, 2011, the SFDA published eight draft categories to obtain a hygienic license including: liquid, half solid, solid, cream or lotion, aerosol, organic solvent, ceryl-based and other.

Advocacy Groups File Suit Against the FDA Over Nanotechnology Regulation

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:43:47 GMT

A coalition of six consumer safety and environmental groups is suing the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over its lack of nanotechnology regulation, specifically for sunscreen.

Challenges in Sun Care Formulating

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:39:21 GMT

Sun care formulating poses several challenges to product developers. Cosmetics & Toiletries recently asked, “What are the biggest challenges in sun care formulating?” Following are your responses.

Regulatory Review—Canadian Update

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:29:22 GMT

Canada has had many regulatory changes to its chemicals, drugs and most recently, to its cosmetics. This column will discuss those regulatory changes, beginning with the most urgent. In addition, this column will highlight new comments published by Health Canada, in conjunction with Advertising Standards Canada, on acceptable and unacceptable cosmetic claims.

Asia-Pacific Update: Korean Cosmetic Regulations

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:06:14 GMT

In Korea, cosmetics and related products such as foods, food additives and pharmaceuticals are regulated by the Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA). The Korean Cosmetic Products Act (KPCA), which was passed in 2000 to separate cosmetic and pharmaceutical regulations, categorizes cosmetic products into three major categories: general cosmetics; functional cosmetics, e.g., sunscreens and whitening products; and quasi drugs, e.g., anti-acne products.

Researchers Suggest Gluten Identification in Cosmetics

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:01:54 GMT

Research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) 76th Annual Scientific meeting in Washington, D.C., USA, suggested that celiac patients may have adverse reactions to gluten in cosmetics.

Updates Encouraged for Health Canada's In-Commerce List

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:17:32 GMT

Suppliers that export chemicals directly into Canada or that supply ingredients for finished products that are sold in Canada and, therefore, regulated under the Food and Drugs Act (F&DA) in Canada need to ensure that these substances are nominated to the revised In-Commerce List (ICL) in Canada.

Silicone Safety and the Cosmetic Industry

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:42:15 GMT

The use of silicones in personal care products continues to expand because of the unique performance attributes they provide and their well-established record of safety. As a result, progressively larger volumes of silicones are being released to the environment, and interest in their life cycle has increased. The present article summarizes relevant fundamental chemical and physical properties of silicones and how these relate to material performance, safety and environmental fate.

Changes to US Sunscreen Regulations

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:32:49 GMT

The newest regulations and comments on sunscreens from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were officially published in the Federal Register on June 17, 2011, and will go into effect June 17, 2012.