Safe Cosmetics Act Reintroduced to House of Representatives

On June 24, 2011, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and 10 co-sponsors introduced the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 (H.R. 2359) to the U.S. House of Representatives, which aims to amend Title VI of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

FDA Releases Final Sunscreen Monograph

After nearly a four-year wait, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its Final Sunscreen Monograph, which addresses the testing and labeling of OTC sunscreen products.

FDA Requests Consumer Notification of Adverse Cosmetic Reactions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a message to consumers requesting them to notify it of all adverse reactions to beauty, personal hygiene and color cosmetic products.

PCPC Annual Meeting Surveys Industry, Urges Action in a "Wired World"

Industry leaders gather in Florida to discuss moving beauty business forward in an increasingly connected world.

FTC Calls for Comments on its Revised "Green" Product Claims Guidance

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's proposed updates "will help businesses better align their product claims with consumer expectations.”

Nanobeauty

By: Steve Herman

Nanotechnology has many potential applications for beauty, and a public attracted to technology and the effective delivery of actives will be attracted by “nano” on the label.

The Council Calls for Greater FDA Personal Care Regulation

The Personal Care Products Council has effected an initiative through which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would have a greater role in assessing ingredient safety for personal care products sold in the United States.

ICMAD Finalizes Speakers for FDA Cosmetic Regulations Workshop

Workshop to cover latest regulations governing the beauty industry, and will include Q&A sessions.