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Avon was acquired by Natura Cosmetics SA in 2020 and that year, the company removed talc from its products marketed in the United States — at a time it was defending nearly 130 talc lawsuits.

Avon Takes a $40 M Hit in Talc/Cancer Suit

The plaintiff, 76-year-old Rita Chapman of Scottsdale, Arizona, alleged that the use of Avon's talc-containing products tainted with asbestos caused her mesothelioma.

This will make New York the 10th state to prohibit the sale of cosmetics tested on animals.

New York Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act Signed into Law

The legislation will go into effect as of Jan. 1, 2023, and will end the sale of cosmetics tested on animals in New York State, WBNG reports.

The guidelines include how consumers are likely to interpret particular claims and how marketers can substantiate these claims to avoid deceiving consumers.

Avoid Deceptive Eco Claims by Helping FTC Shape the Green Guides

The commission is seeking public comment to update the guidelines. This move is based on increasing consumer interest in buying environmentally friendly products.

This follows the company's recall on these products in November 2021; at that time, the company had not received any reports of adverse events following the use of these products.

P&G Pays Out $8 M in Benzene Settlement

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased Secret, Old Spice, Pantene, Waterless, Aussie, Herbal Essences or Hair Food aerosol antiperspirant, deodorant, body spray, dry shampoo or dry conditioner products between Nov. 4, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2021.

'We extend our thanks to Congress for their efforts in this area and ask that leadership consider including cosmetics modernization in any end of year spending bill.'

Fragrance Creators Press U.S. Congress to Finalize Safe Cosmetics Act in 2022

As the year draws to an end, the association and allied trades are urging the U.S. Congress to come to a bipartisan, comprehensive and uniform national framework for cosmetics regulation.

To date, Adam’s Polishes has not received any reports of injury, illness or other adverse events related to this recall.

FDA Alert: Adam's Polishes Recalls Hand Sanitizers Over Methanol Concerns

The company is voluntarily recalling lot #133475 of Adam’s Polishes Hand Sanitizer after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found this lot contain undeclared methanol; 19 other lots have been recalled to err on the side of caution.

'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.

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