PCPC Experts Offers Insights Into U.S.; EU Regulations

By: Jeff Falk

Leading up to a Personal Care Product Council presentation at the Natural Beauty Summit America conference, the council's Francine Lamoriello and Farah Ahmed discuss efforts toward harmonization of cosmetic regulations and standards, as well as the differences and similarities of U.S. and EU regulations.

Nanomaterials and the EU Cosmetics Regulation: Implications for Your Company

By: Giles Chappell

In a preview of his InnoCos Europe presentation, Giles Chappell offers some insights into how EU regulations will impact nanomaterials.

PCPC Responds to Report of "Harmful Chemicals" in Beauty Products

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 beauty care and household products.

L'Oréal, EPA Collaborate to Build Animal-alternative Test Methods

L’Oréal and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announce research collaboration to develop animal-alternative toxicity tests; L’Oréal providing the EPA $1.2 million in funding in addition to safety data.

The “Reasonable Consumer’s” View of Green Labels—Lessons From Two Greenwashing Cases

By: Neal Marder and Christian E. Dodd

When seeking to promote their “greenness” as a competitive advantage, brand owners must understand the legal pitfalls of self-created symbols and labels that express environmental superiority, are trademarked and not immediately associated with the product, and are identified as a rating system.

New Officers Elected, Strategies for 2012 Discussed at PCPC Annual Meeting

Elizabeth Arden's E. Scott Beattie has been named the council's newest chairman.

Colipa Now Cosmetics Europe—The Personal Care Association

New name for the 50 year-old European association designed to reflect the viability and leading role of European beauty industry globally.

FDA to Host Free Webinar About Reporting Cosmetic Issues

The webinar will take place on Jan. 18, 2012.