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ICMAD issues industry response to Safe Cosmetics Act proposal
01-May-2013 - The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers And Distributors (ICMAD) association has issued its response to the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2013 recently introduced by Reps. With Edward Markey...
Scientists urge UN to take action on EDCs
29-Apr-2013 - A group of scientists has urged the UN to take action on chemicals used in consumer products that may pose serious health risks, despite cosmetics repeatedly branded as safe.
Cruelty Free International campaign targets US animal testing ban
15-Apr-2013 - Animal rights group Cruelty Free International says it wants to follow up on the impetus from the complete ban on animal testing in Europe by launching a new campaign targeting...
Anti-wrinkle serum ad banned for prescription comparison following appeal
11-Apr-2013 - An anti-aging serum advert has been told to discontinue claims that it rivals an anti-wrinkle prescription despite an appeal; however it was found to have supported all other claims at...
Education on sunscreen use vital to prevent melanoma risk
09-Apr-2013 - More needs to be done to educate the general population of the risk of sun and UV exposure, and to influence sunscreen use, after a study revealed that even some...
Scientific Committee attributes bulk of aluminum exposure to cosmetics
09-Apr-2013 - According to a Norwegian Scientific Committee, antiperspirants containing aluminum contributes the most, in terms of exposure to the Norwegian population.
FDA to provide a platform for the public to give input on cosmetic regulation
08-Apr-2013 - The Food and Drug Administration is set to hold a public meeting on May 8th, in a bid to give the public a platform to offer their input on various...
Brazil regulates use of substances in cosmetics
04-Apr-2013 - Brazil’s Health Agency (Anvisa) has announced new regulations restricting the use of four substances in cosmetic products.
Nature’s Gate joins a growing list of companies to boycott China over animal testing
02-Apr-2013 - Natural cosmetic and personal care player Nature’s Gate is joining a growing list of companies that have decided to pull out of the China market over requirements to conduct animal...
US FDA updates information for cosmetics importers
02-Apr-2013 - The FDA has published a document that lists some of the most frequently asked questions about importing cosmetic products into the US and highlights the most recent regulation changes.
Have you herd the moos? FDA re-opens comment on cow intestines in cosmetics
28-Mar-2013 - The Food and Drug Administration has reopened the public comment period on a 2005 directive allowing certain previously prohibited cattle parts to be used in cosmetics.
Physician questions whether cosmetics go a claim too far?
26-Mar-2013 - A physician has hit out at the cosmetics industry for using misleading claims in their advertising of anti-aging products and has called upon the lawmakers to put additional regulations in...
US bill to give FDA authority to set safety standards for cosmetics
25-Mar-2013 - Representatives of congress have introduced the 'Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act', which they propose will close major loopholes in the federal law that currently allows companies to use ingredients...
SCCS makes progress on cosmetics opinions
21-Mar-2013 - The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety has opened nine opinions and one addition on four cosmetic and six hair dye ingredients for public comment.
Industry association questions if science is ready as animal testing ban comes into play
19-Mar-2013 - The Personal Care Association Cosmetics Europe has questioned whether the science and alternative methods are ready to replace animal tests for cosmetics ingredient; a week after the ban has come...
ICMAD helps the industry to avoid misleading product claims
18-Mar-2013 - With various cosmetic companies feeling the wrath of the FDA over misleading marketing claims of late, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors association is focusing on helping the industry to...
As Europe implements animal testing ban US consumers urge the same in the States
13-Mar-2013 - This week marked a big turning point for the cosmetics industry as the final sales ban for animal tested cosmetics was implemented in Europe; and it appears that US consumers...
Industry heralds animal testing ban emphasizing development of science
12-Mar-2013 - The complete ban on the sale of cosmetics developed through animal testing in the EU which came into play on March 11, should ensure we will see greater collaboration between...
Accord director says ‘no. 1 issue’ is to tackle over-regulation in Australia
11-Mar-2013 - In a presentation given at last week’s Personal Care Product Council annual meeting in Florida, the head of Australia’s cosmetics industry association stressed how tackling regulation is the biggest priority....
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EU sales ban on animal-tested cosmetics comes into play
11-Mar-2013 - March 11, 2013, marks the day that the sales ban on animal-tested cosmetics in Europe was fully implemented, and may urge other markets to take note.
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Cancer warning on gel manicure device
07-Mar-2013 - A new study points to the possibility that UVA drying device, used in gel manicures at beauty salons both in the US and worldwide, could raise the risk of skin...
NGO calls on the FDA to ban anatase titanium dioxide in cosmetics
06-Mar-2013 - Friends of the Earth US and Australia are calling on the FDA to ban the use of a potentially hazardous form of anatase titanium dioxide in sunscreen and cosmetics.
NPA certification rate up 50 percent since 2011
05-Mar-2013 - The Natural Products Association says that its rate of certification rose by 50 percent during the last year, hitting a new milestone with the 1,200th product certification.
Competitor gripe sees Gillette in dock over misleading moisturizing razor claims
26-Feb-2013 - Gillette has been called to question by its fierce rival Energizer, over advertising claims made about its Venus & Olay brand razors and certain moisturizing messages conveyed.
Report claims fragrance allergies as common culprit in skin conditions
26-Feb-2013 - A recent report by health advocacy group ‘Women’s Voices for the Earth’ is claiming that "secret chemicals" used in fragrances in personal care products are causing allergic reactions and sensitivity...
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