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"Under this Rule, cosmetics companies can no longer offer compensation or other incentives in exchange for, or conditioned expressly or by implication on, the writing or creating of positive or negative reviews," Armstrong explained. © Korrawin Getty Images

FTC's new rule on fake reviews: Implications for cosmetics and personal care industry

The FTC's new rule on deceptive reviews 'builds on existing truth-in-advertising principles' and will require cosmetics brands to ensure that all reviews and testimonials are 'genuine and reflect real consumer experiences' to avoid significant penalties, explained Katherine Armstrong, Deputy Director of the National Advertising Division.

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Navigating regulatory challenges: Insights from the IBA Cosmetics Convergence Fall Symposium 2024

Key challenges for cosmetics manufacturers identified during the Symposium include navigating 'the rapidly evolving mosaic of regulations' and addressing the growing need for 'recycling initiatives' and 'compliance, transparency,...

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Credo Beauty introduces skin care line with focus on hydration and sustainability

Designed as a 'complement to every other brand in the store,' the Credo Skincare launch draws on a decade of clean beauty experience and clinical efficacy results to target the needs and demands of sustainable beauty product consumers.

Beauty 4.0 Podcast: Exploring the landscape of beauty dupes with Rohan Widdeson

In this month's episode from CosmeticsDesign, we're navigating the ethical considerations of a popular beauty industry trend with the CEO of New Laboratories, a Melbourne-based cosmetics and personal care product manufacturer. Listen in as we...

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The trendsetters disrupting the beauty scene: Gen Z's influence on products and packaging design

In a crowded market, it’s crucial to know how Gen Z consumers shop. How can brands stay ahead by adapting to the new generation's redefined expectations in the beauty industry

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Haut.AI’s 'Skin Atlas' secures patent: A breakthrough in privacy-preserving skin analysis

Move over, ChatGPT - SkinGPT is here! According to Anastasia Georgievskaya, founder of Haut.AI, the newly patented "Skin Atlas" offers privacy-preserving AI technology which signals a new chapter for cosmetics and personal care manufacturers,...

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Sustainability in focus: What to expect at the 2024 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit European edition

Ahead of this year's Summit, presenters and speakers from LUSH, P2 Science, Forestwise, AAK Personal Care, Beauty Kitchen and Seilich all revealed insight into their presentation topics and what they hope to take away from the conference.

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