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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
Regulatory
[updated] Monteloeder Finds Zeropollution Supplement Protects Skin Against Pollution
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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.”
Sponsored
A new collagen era for hair care with Col-Frag remastered ™
Col-Frag remastered ™ is a type I collagen fragment produced in Wild plants as biofactories through vertical farming, that provides volume, gloss and facilitates combing
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.
Regulatory
J&J Reaches Tentative $700 M Settlement for 40+ State Talc Investigations
The $700 million arrangement would settle by 42 states plus Washington, D.C., per the Wall Street Journal, Reuters reported; although it would not resolve thousands of consumer lawsuits.
Event Coverage
Understanding Differentiation vs. Trend-chasing to Create Something That Truly Delivers Value
This is a must-attend session for marketing, R&D and product innovation teams in an era of maximum competition.
Launches & Claims
💧Beauty Ingredients & Claims in the Spotlight: Experts Speak Out🧪
Validated Claim Support will be on hand to assist brands in making their marketing claims stick. The clinical research company helps to back marketing claims through scientific data collection and custom tailored studies.
Regulatory
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.
Regulatory
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.