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'The study does not account for a number of other differences that may be associated with increased incidence. . .'

PCPC Stands Strong with Hair Straightener Science

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) released a statement in response to the recent publication associating hair straightener products with a higher incidence of uterine cancer. It underlines that association is not causation.

Originally expected at the end of 2022, the revision to REACH is now set for the fourth quarter of next year.

EC Puts REACH Revisions On Hold Until Late 2023

On Oct. 18, 2022, the European Commission (EC) adopted working plans for 2023, which confirmed another delay of the long-awaited revision to REACH.

The products include skin brightening lotions, creams, gels and soaps that contain hydroquinone, mercury and its compounds.

Kenya Bans 400+ Soaps and Skin Brighteners

The products reportedly contain mercury and hydroquinone compounds, which according to the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), can only be used with a physician's oversight.

Mitchell alleges her cancer was caused 'directly and proximately' by her 'regular and prolonged exposure to phthalates and other endocrine disrupting chemicals found in Defendants’ hair care products.

L'Oréal Faces Suit Over Alleged Cancer-causing Hair Straighteners

According to CNN, L'Oréal is being sued over allegations that its chemical hair straighteners put women at a higher risk for developing uterine cancer.

Unilever U.S. is recalling these products out of an abundance of caution. Unilever has received no reports of adverse events to date relating to this recall.

Unilever Recalls Dry Shampoos for Possible Elevated Benzene Levels

Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head) and TRESemmé dry shampoos are among the brands cited for concerns.

Urban Decay is facing a lawsuit for selling eyeshadow palettes containing titanium dioxide with airborne, unbound particles of respirable size, in violation of California Proposition 65.

Urban Decay Faces Lawsuit Over Respirable TiO2 in Eyeshadow Palettes

Urban Decay is facing a lawsuit for eyeshadow palettes containing titanium dioxide with airborne, unbound particles of respirable size, in violation of California Proposition 65.

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.

The ingredient has been categorized as low-risk with functions including antioxidant and skin conditioner.

Sytheon's Bakuchiol Gains Approval in China

Sytenol A (INCI: Bakuchiol), a natural alternative to retinol, is the first bakuchiol approved for use in the Chinese marketplace.

Bayer, Beiersdorf Pay Out $2.3 M for Coppertone False Ad Suit

Coppertone sunscreen was flagged in 2021 for containing benzene, for which 12 lots of spray products were recalled. Now, Bayer Healthcare and Beiersdorf will pay $2.3 million in a class action suit alleging false advertising of the product's safety.

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.

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.

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.

'...There is currently insufficient relevant and reliable scientific data to conduct realistic ERAs and there is not enough scientific data to support sunscreen ingredient bans,' wrote the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).

PCPC on NAS Report: 'Not Enough Data to Ban Sunscreens'

The Personal Care Products Council has released a statement responding to the National Academy of Sciences Report, "Review of Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and Implications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health."

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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