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CeeTox claims industry first with standard testing panel for finished cosmetics
21-May-2012 - The CeeTox Cosmetics Products Panel or ‘C2P2’, is a testing panel in the area of toxicity that the company says is a first in offering cosmetic finished goods and ingredients...
Voice of the Industry
EU is ‘under the gun’ to validate alternative methods, says industry expert
10-May-2012 - In this first edition of ‘Voice of the Industry’, a new series to the Cosmetics Design sites, we sat down with renowned toxicologist Dr. Jim McKim after his presentation at...
Congressman’s claims to improve US cosmetics industry and create jobs backed by big boys
10-May-2012 - Congressman Leonard Lance has announced he has authored H.R. 4395, the “Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act of 2012” in a bid to improve innovation and industry growth in US cosmetics; and...
Intertek takes certification program to the US
03-May-2012 - Provider of quality and safety solutions Intertek has extended its ISO 22716 certification program to North America meaning that cosmetic manufacturers in the US can increase their customers’ assurance of...
Consistent regulation of nanotechnology is important in sun care
30-Apr-2012 - Sun care was the key theme at the in-cosmetics show in Barcelona this year, and Cosmetics Design caught up with Croda research manager Dr Ian Tooley to quiz him on...
FDA draft guidance urges manufacturers to substantiate product safety
24-Apr-2012 - The US Food and Drug Administration has released draft guidelines on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetic products, urging manufacturers to meet with it before incorporating the ingredients into formulations,...
Council supports ground-breaking laws to modernize cosmetics safety standards
23-Apr-2012 - The Personal Care Products Council has called for support for ground-breaking legislation to be put in place that will modernizer the safety rules for cosmetics products.
Nail care manufacturers warned over mislabelling of toxic chemicals
16-Apr-2012 - A study from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has fired a warning shot to manufacturers of nail care products claiming that many nail care products contain toxic...
SPECIAL REPORT
We may not meet proposed animal testing ban, but progress IS being made
12-Apr-2012 - The second edition in our exclusive series of special reports from trade association Cosmetics Europe takes a look at animal testing and where the industry currently stands with regard to...
Congress meeting on safety of cosmetics not equally represented, says CSC
11-Apr-2012 - Last month, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee convened the first Congressional hearing in 30 years on the safety of cosmetics and personal care products. The Campaign for Safe...
L'Oreal amongst brands not removing EDCs from its products, says DCC
04-Apr-2012 - According to a recent report published by the Danish Consumer Council, L’Oreal is amongst 30 other cosmetic companies listed as having “proclaimed that they would not remove EDCs”, from its products...
Triclosan is safe and effective according to ACI
03-Apr-2012 - The American Cleaning Institute has issued a reminder to consumers that antibacterial ingredient triclosan, used in personal care and hand-hygiene products, has a track record of being safe and effective.
Time to set legal definition for ‘cruelty-free’ to avoid consumer confusion
30-Mar-2012 - University researchers have challenged law makers to set a legal definition for the term ‘cruelty-free’ in order to protect consumers, having found that many misunderstand products featuring these labels.
Cosmetics regulation needs a makeover, industry urges Congress
28-Mar-2012 - Cosmetics industry representatives have urged Congress to reconsider the regulation of cosmetic and personal care products so that there is one universal standard, eliminating confusion.
CIQ labels no longer required for imported cosmetics in China, says CIRS
26-Mar-2012 - The China Exit-Entry Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (CIQ) has announced that cosmetic companies are no longer required to obtain a China Inspection and Quarantine label for imported cosmetics, providing those products...
US Congress to take a look at toxic chemicals in cosmetics
26-Mar-2012 - The House Energy and Commerce Committee has called the first official Congressional hearing on cosmetics safety in more than 30 years following recent debates over the levels of certain ‘toxic’...
Natural sunscreen categories expands in midst of new regulations
22-Mar-2012 - New sunscreen regulations have increased the appreciation of natural sunscreens at Expo West Expo held in Anaheim CA, this March.
FDA carries out asbestos tests in cosmetic talc after concerns are raised
21-Mar-2012 - The US Food and Drug Administration has announced it recently carried out tests on certain cosmetic products containing talc after general concerns about the possible presence of asbestos were raised.
FDA to hold public cosmetic regulation cooperation meeting
19-Mar-2012 - The Food and Drug Administration has announced it will hold a public meeting to discuss the international cooperation on cosmetic regulations before its upcoming committee meeting in Rockville, Maryland in...
News in brief
China quality watchdog destroys cosmetic imports over 'poor quality'
19-Mar-2012 - China's quality watchdog has revealed that it recently returned or destroyed 277 batches of imported products including cosmetics that were said to be of ‘poor quality.’
News in brief
Global non-profit announces vision to end product testing on animals worldwide
15-Mar-2012 - Cruelty Free International, a new global non-profit organisation, established by longstanding campaigner BUAV, has spelt out its vision to end product testing on animals worldwide.
NAD takes issue with nutricosmetic advertising claims
14-Mar-2012 - The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has pulled up supplement manufacturer Irwin Naturals over certain claims made about the efficacy of one of its nutricosmetic...
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Avon as transparent as a "black blanket,” says PETA VP in response to misleading China animal testing policy
13-Mar-2012 - “We have been transparent on the issue regarding our requirement to adhere to local laws in countries where we do business,” said Avon, after it found itself in a class...
L’Oreal ups the animal testing alternative ante with EPA investment
13-Mar-2012 - The US Environmental Protection Agency received $1.2 million in private sector research funding from global cosmetic company L’Oreal in a bid to determine if EPA’s chemical toxicity forecaster (ToxCast) can...
Don’t Panic! PCPC brands consumer product study ‘needlessly scary’
12-Mar-2012 - The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has questioned a study by the Silent Spring Institute (SSI) that claims to have found ‘harmful chemicals’ in a wide range of consumer products...
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