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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.
Skin Care
Pigmentation 2.0: May 2024 Beauty Trend Tracker
Devices/Tech
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Regulatory
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.
Regulatory
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.
Launches & Claims
Clinical Eclipses Clean: Ingredient Trend Tracker
Efficacy, expert-backed claims and third-party certifications are the keys to beauty shopper engagement in 2024.
Regulatory
[updated] Monteloeder Finds Zeropollution Supplement Protects Skin Against Pollution
Monteloeder published a clinical study that demonstrated how its Zeropollution supplement works within the body to reduce the negative effects of pollution on skin health.
Regulatory
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.
Launches & Claims
The Beautyspan: Biohacking Longevity (Ingredient Trend Tracker)
“Today’s longevity-boosting ingredients are designed to tackle the root causes of aging at a cellular level.”
Regulatory
Washington State Considers Animal Testing Ban
H.B. 1097 would make it unlawful for manufacturers to sell a cosmetic that was developed using animal testing.
Skin Care
5 Keys to the Future of Skin Care
Skin care was the fastest-growing category in prestige beauty based on units sold, per Circana. The category was also one of only two mass sectors that grew based on unit sales (the other was makeup).
Regulatory
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."
Regulatory
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.