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J&J, in the meantime, is suing four doctors who published studies linking talc-based personal care and cancer based on 'junk science,' per Reuters.

J&J's Second Talc-related Bankruptcy Attempt Denied

For a second time this year, the courts have ruled against Johnson & Johnson's (J&J's) appeal to file for bankruptcy under the subsidiary LTL Management to settle talc-related suits.

The draft guidance is intended to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products that many consumers use day-to-day. The FDA is accepting comments on the draft guidance until Sept. 7.

FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Cosmetics Company Product Registration and Submission

The draft guidance is intended to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products that many consumers use day-to-day. The FDA is accepting comments on the draft guidance until Sept. 7.

Discover the Beauty of Coffee with Kaffe Bueno

Discover the Beauty of Coffee with Kaffe Bueno

How upcycling coffee helps the skin and hair care industry transition to natural formulations.

While the company stands by its science, it is ending the global sales of baby powder containing mineral starch and switching to a formula based on corn starch,

$18.8 M Payout in J&J Talc Lawsuit Could Upset Settlement Offer

The ruling could sway individuals in the tens of thousands of other cases to also pursue claims in front of a jury, pressuring the judge overseeing the settlement case.

One guideline is to include quantitative information from control groups; specifically, companies should fully describe the comparator used.

FDA Finalizes Guidance on DTC Drug, Biologicals Promotional Labeling

While cosmetics are not drugs, the industry could take inspiration from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) guidance from the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion on labeling direct-to-consumer (DTC) drugs and biological products.

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J&J's Talc Bankruptcy Settlement to be Put to the Test

Reuters reports J&J's second appeal for a proposed $8.9 billion settlement and bankruptcy claim through subsidiary LTL Management will be tested this week as a New Jersey judge reconsiders the company's eligibility.

Canada will now join more than 40 jurisdictions and major markets that have already passed laws to end or limit cosmetics animal testing and/or sales.

Canada Officially Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics

On June 22, 2023, Canadian officials passed measures through the Budget Implementation Act, Bill C-47, prohibiting the sale of cosmetics that rely on new animal testing data to establish product safety.

This article was provided by Chemlinked and compiles information on the major countries that have regulations on fragrance allergen labeling and their specific labeling requirements.

[updated] Fragrance Allergen Labeling Requirements in 7 Regions + 45 EU Additions

This article from Chemlinked compiles information on major regions with regulations for fragrance allergen labeling and their requirements. Legislation in progress also is mentioned. [Update: On July 26, 2023, the EU added 45 new entries to the Annex.]

'Canada's legislation is expected to pass soon and, when it does, the United States will be the only country in North America without a national ban on animal testing for cosmetics.'

Canada Commits to End Animal Tox Testing While MoCRA Misses the Mark

Bill S-5 in Canada has passed with royal assent to end animal testing for chemical toxicity; cosmetics are expected to be next. Meanwhile, MoCRA in the U.S. missed the chance to address this major industry issue, one source critiques.

The bigger impact is that concerns over the potential endocrine-disrupting effects of bisphenols will no doubt put other cosmetic ingredients with the same alleged effects front and center (again), drawing interest from regulators.

Endocrine Disruptors in the EU, SCCS Opinions and NGO Pressure to Crack Down

From November 2022–February 2023, organizations in seven European Union member states tested 121 products and found bisphenols of high concern in 47 of them, per Chemical Watch. NGOs are urging regulators to impose stricter regulation on all bisphenols.

L to R: Jaeran Lee, Ph.D., president of KCII and Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., president of RIFM.

RIFM and Korean Institute Finalize Fragrance Safety Assessment and Regulatory Information Collab

RIFM president Anne Marie Api, PhD., commented, “The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, or MoU, with KCII marks another significant step forward in ensuring that the world can safely enjoy their favorite fragranced products."