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Recall Alert: L'Oreal's Mizani, J&J's Clean & Clear, Marcelle's 40+ Cream and Others
Globally, within the past couple of months, numerous cosmetic product recalls have been issued for microbe contamination and fragrance allergens, among other contaminants. Following is a roundup.
Regulatory
EU's Cosmetics Animal Testing Bans Challenged in New Court Decision
Companies
Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) Appoints New President and CEO
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Hair Care
Hair Relaxer-Cancer Lawsuits Will Move Forward
Earlier this year, racial justice organization Color of Change urged consumers to sign a petition demanding that Target, ShopRite, Giant, Food Lion and other major retailers remove "toxic" products such as lye relaxers and hair dyes from shelves.
Regulatory
FDA Delays MoCRA Enforcement by 6 Months
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will delay the enforcement of facility registration and product listing requirements under MoCRA for six months after the Dec. 29, 2023, deadline to give the industry "sufficient time" to submit.
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University of Cincinnati’s Online Cosmetic Science Graduate Program
UC’s Cosmetic Science program offers both Graduate Certificates and a nationally acclaimed Master of Science in Cosmetic Science Degree 100% Online. Learn more about one of the oldest cosmetic science graduate programs in the US.
Regulatory
FDA to Industry: Review SLP Guides, Gather Data Until MOCRA Portal Launches
October was the deadline but it came and went without a MOCRA portal to show for it. As the industry waits, the FDA advised members to continue collecting data and reviewing guidance documents — including the latest one for Structured Product Labeling.
Regulatory
Cosmex AI Takes Regulatory Compliance for Cosmetics to the Next Level
Those who were wondering how artificial intelligence (AI) might take cosmetic product development to the next level now have their answer. Cosmex AI can scan 30,000+ ingredients to instantly indicate if a product complies with regulators or retailers.
Regulatory
How the EU Microplastics Ban Affects Glitter
The European Commission's (EC's) ban on microplastics intentionally added to cosmetics went into effect on Oct. 17, 2023. This includes some forms of glitter, individually and in mixtures, which the commission explained in a recent Q&A.
Regulatory
EC Delays REACH Yet Again, 'Abandoning' Chemical Reform
The European Commission's 2024 Work Program was recently rolled out with a glaring omission — REACH provisions, "backtracking on its pledges made under the 2020 Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability," per the EU Observer. This was not the first time.
Regulatory
$223 M Talc Verdict Against J&J Overturned on 'Junk Science'
According to NJBiz, in an Oct. 3 ruling, a federal appeals court overturned a $223 million jury award and ordered a new trial because the awarding jurors were allowed to hear "improper scientific testimony" linking J&J's talc-based products to cancer.
Regulatory
NHCO Nutrition Laboratories Adopts Centric Software to Support Product Lifecycle Management
By addressing the increasing number of products and raw materials handled by NHCO, the software supports the manufacturer's growth and internationalization.
Regulatory
European Commission Adopts Measures Restricting Intentional Microplastics
The measures will prohibit the sale of microplastics and of products to which microplastics have been added intentionally and that release those microplastics when used.
Regulatory
US Moves a Step Closer to Banning Cosmetics Animal Testing
“Cosmetics testing on animals is cruel, unnecessary, and outdated, and Congress should finally put a stop to it."