The American Cleaning Institute and the Personal Care Products Council have responded to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed rule governing antibacterial soaps and washes, reaffirming its safety and efficacy and applauding the...
It has been a busy twelve months for the cosmetics industry, and in Europe it was a big year concerning animal testing, so Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the developments.
The FDA is making a proposal that will require further supporting safety data for the use of antibacterial ingredients used in over-the-counter soap products sold in the U.S.
The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed suit against the Food and Drug Administration for allegedly failing to provide the full records of it's approval of Colgate Total back in 1997.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Marcia Hahn, is proposing legislation that could create fragrance-free school buildings if a student is known to have a severe fragrance allergy.
The Food and Drug Administration has agreed to issue a new rule governing the use of the antimicrobial agent by 2016, a decision that's been in the making since 1978.
In the first of a two part interview with Kallik CEO, Neil Gleghorn, he reveals that the biggest priority for cosmetics companies right now is the new EU Regulation (number 1223/2009) that came into force in July.
Two of the world’s top consumer goods firms, Unilever and Procter & Gamble, have joined forces with six other major companies to form a group which will promote the use of sustainable bio-plastics.
The online beauty retailer has been strongly advised by the National Advertising Division to discontinue claims that its’ SmartLash Eyelash Enhancer is “dermatologist recommended” and promotes “Up to a 68% increase in the appearance of lash length.”
The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) says more studies are needed into the local adverse effects, such as skin irritation, induced by vitamin A in cosmetic products, to judge safe levels.
Procter and Gamble’s Olay brand has been cautioned over claims made in its advertising after L’Oréal USA complained to the National Advertising Division.
Representatives of the US Food and Drug Administration appeared before a Committee last week where they were asked to shed some light on the likes of lengthy approving processes.
EU and US representatives have concluded their second round of week-long negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership where negotiating teams are said to have discussed regulatory compatibility for cosmetics.
With all the complexity and bureaucracy surrounding natural and organic ingredient certification it’s easy to forget the real reason for why it exists, which is simply to ensure safety and efficacy for personal care consumers.
The American Academy of Dermatology has identified five recommendations about treatments, tests, and procedures related to skin health and care that consumers may not need.
Big changes are afoot in China for cosmetics regulation, but how far changes in animal testing will go remains to be seen, says Simon Chan, executive director of the Hong Kong Cosmetic Technical Resources Centre.
Revlon has branded campaigns by three U.S. non-governmental organizations urging the cosmetics giant to stop using certain chemicals that they say are linked to cancer, as misleading.
The time has come for more focus and pressure to be put on deceptive advertising claims made about cosmetics products, according to independently funded group, TINA.org.
It’s called ‘Think Dirty’ and if the app takes off it could lead to a new generation of formulation savvy consumers who will be telling formulators what ingredients they do and do not want to see in their products.
Synthetic and uncertified tea tree oil has been flooding the market for years now, and is cropping up in cosmetic products worldwide causing big problems for both consumers and manufacturers, a leading supplier of the ingredient claims.
Procter & Gamble has had its knuckles wrapped for the use of artificial lash enhancements in its Covergirl mascara ads, despite being able to provide evidence of the claims it made.
Ingredients expert Gay Timmons discusses the latest progress being made towards finalizing NSF standards for natural and organic ingredients, and calls for industry experts to volunteer their expertise in an effort to help speed up the process.
Brazilian buyers are increasingly using e-commerce to purchase cosmetics as a result of the country’s poor economic situation, according to a report by market research company E-bit.
California’s State Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has implemented a new regulation this week in regards to product safety, which it believes will lead the way in seeing the first comprehensive, state-level efforts to find safer alternatives.
In a case that has often had the opposite outcome in recent years, L’Oréal USA has been able to substantiate claims made about two of its mascara products having come under scrutiny from the National Advertising Division.
Johnson & Johnson has announced that it will remove the ingredient MI from their Piz Buin suncream after 150 people reported allergic reactions to the product.
Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world, has announced that it will require its suppliers to phase out ten “hazardous” chemicals from personal care and cosmetics products.
The USFDA yesterday confirmed that it has approved of Botox Cosmetic for the temporary treatment of fine lines around the eye area, commonly known as crow’s feet.
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has responded to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s request for information about reducing exposure to UV radiation in order to reduce skin cancer rates, and insists people still need to be better...
The luxury cosmetic giant is back in the courts, this time finding itself under the spotlight as a consumer takes it to task over anti-aging claims for the its' Advanced Night Repair skin care serum.
Scientists have found that Somalians living in the US feel compelled to use dangerous skin whitening products in order to live up to cultural beauty standards.
The personal care giant is further along in its efforts to wipe phthalates and triclosan from its products by 2014, as it confirms this week that 70 per cent of its beauty products are now phthalate-free.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration suggests that widespread wildfires in Indonesia are not started accidentally, but are part of a ‘slash and burn’ strategy employed by palm oil companies to clear land.
A California class action lawsuit against Vogue International’s Organix brand could prove worrying for cosmetic brand holders, warns a law expert specializes in the cosmetics field.
The Brazilian government has rejected a proposal to regulate labelling of cosmetics, amongst other consumer goods, as provisions relating to nanomaterials were considered insufficient.
American cosmetic company Peter Roth LLC has resolved a lawsuit filed by the Tennessee Attorney General’s office after allegations that their products contained none-FDA approved ingredients.
A batch of beauty supplies caused a security scare at JFK International airport in New York after a bottle of nail polish remover broke, causing postal staff to fall sick.
Regulation specialist FDAnews is hosting a webinar that aims to show cosmetic manufacturing experts how they can avoid the many potential pitfalls presented by FDA regulations in the United States.
ANVISA placed on public consultation, the technical regulation of Mercosur, which deals with substances that can not be used in toiletries, cosmetics and perfumes.
The CTPA has claimed that a paper by researchers from the South Carolina Center for Biotechnology does not support its authors' hypothesis that perfume exposure can be linked to autism.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association has reiterated the safety of fake tans despite recent news reports questioning their key ingredient, DHA. Here, Cosmetics Design brings you up to date on the latest news, reaction and information around...
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has launched an online letter writing campaign, urging Walgreens to remove hazardous chemicals from some of the baby products it sells. Here Cosmetics Design brings you brings you up to date on the latest news, reaction...
71 toxicologists have written to the European Commission’s chief scientific advisor Anne Glover urging her to change plans to regulate endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which are allegedly present in many cosmetics.
