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The mission of the collaboration is to support industry compliance and advance consumer education and understanding of fragrance in cosmetic and personal care products.
Fragrance Creators Establishes Collab with California to Advance Ingredient Transparency
The mission of the collaboration is to support industry compliance and advance consumer education and understanding of fragrance in cosmetic and personal care products.
Oct 4th, 2022
The ingredient has been categorized as low-risk with functions including antioxidant and skin conditioner.
Sytheon's Bakuchiol Gains Approval in China
The suit alleges the Coppertone brand misled consumers, 'by labeling, touting and marketing its products as being healthy, safe, pure ...'
Bayer, Beiersdorf Pay Out $2.3 M for Coppertone False Ad Suit
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The 'Skin Facts!' Initiative aims to help consumers understand the potential risks and to help identify whether the products they purchase contain these harmful ingredients.
FDA Issues Warnings, Pushes Consumer Education of OTC Skin Lightening Products
The FDA is once again cracking down on companies selling skin lightening products containing hydroquinone or mercury. Its public health campaign, Skin Facts!, urges consumers to get educated on skin care ingredients.
Aug 30th, 2022
The NMPA gave notice of this format change on Aug. 19, 2022, stating it will deliver electronic certificates via the administration’s online platform,
China Moves Special Use Cosmetic, Ingredient Certificates to E-format
Starting on Oct. 1, 2022, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) will only issue registration certificates, including those that are updated or extended, for special use cosmetics and new ingredients electronically.
Aug 26th, 2022
Kate McLeod (center) and Nichola Gray (at right), co-founders of water- and plastic-free beauty brand Make McLeod, will join sustainability certification expert Anja Nikolova at Beauty Accelerate 2022 in NYC; the event will also donate a portion of proceeds to the Ocean Foundation.
Applied Sustainability: Kate McLeod, Beekman 1802, Certification Insights & More
Sustainable innovation will be front and center at Beauty Accelerate 2022 in NYC, featuring eco-friendly upstart Kate McLeod, a breakdown of sustainability certifications and a unique partnership with the Ocean Foundation.
Aug 11th, 2022
Hyaluronic Acid – everything you need to know
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Hyaluronic Acid – everything you need to know
Hyaluronic acid is a hero ingredient; while incredibly common today, it is actually quite complex! As a result, it can be a big challenge for formulators and product developers to navigate various hyaluronic acid offerings to best appeal to the consumers.
Sep 9th, 2022
Unregistered foreign cosmetics imported for resale require prior recordation with China's FDA and must follow the related labeling provisions.
3 Paths to Secure Enforcement Against Parallel Chinese Cosmetic Imports
Although parallel cosmetic imports do not violate Chinese trademark law, a recent report in the National Law Review outlined three approaches businesses can take to secure enforcement action against unconsented resales.
Aug 5th, 2022
Revisions include adding “special cosmetics” and “cosmetics using new ingredients” to the key categories of sampling testing.
China Revises Cosmetic Sampling Testing Rules, Calls for Comments
The measures will focus on testing in children’s cosmetics, special cosmetics and cosmetics containing new ingredients. Measures are open to public comment through July 14, 2022.
Jul 1st, 2022
'I’m glad we were able to work in this legislation to ensure the FDA can, at long last, provide meaningful oversight to cosmetics and dietary supplements.'
US Senate Bill to Strengthen Cosmetic Oversight Advances
Among other changes, the bill would make the FDA's Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program mandatory.
Jun 15th, 2022
Biotechnology allows Sensegen to render natural materials abundant, available, accessible and affordable without the challenges of agriculture or climatic variability.
Exclusive Consumer Survey: New Naturals & the Future of Beauty
Leveraging biotechnology, Sensegen is able to yield a 90% reduction in ingredients' environmental footprints while boosting biodegradability and doing away with allergens and microplastics.
May 23rd, 2022
Reauthorization fee programs have been considered “must pass” and are often used to advance other priorities related to FDA regulation; in this case, dietary supplements and cosmetics reforms.
Senate Considers FDA Fee Reauthorization Approach to Cosmetic Oversight
Senate members will present a draft legislation to reform the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) oversight of cosmetics, supplements and some lab-based tests based on a fee reauthorization approach, STAT reports.
May 16th, 2022
NACD Responsible Distribution provides third-party verification of facilities against a set of guiding principles that strictly adhere to industry and business standards.
Coast Southwest Achieves NACD Responsible Distribution Verification
NACD Responsible Distribution provides third-party verification of facilities against a set of guiding principles that strictly adhere to industry and business standards.
Apr 22nd, 2022
The FDA has received reports of serious side effects including skin rashes, facial swelling and discoloration from the use of skin brighteners containing hydroquinone.
FDA Flags 12 Companies for Illicit Hydroquinone-containing Skin Brighteners
The products contain the active drug hydroquinone, rendering them unapproved over-the-counter (OTC) drugs rather than cosmetics.
Apr 19th, 2022