Regulations
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ASTM International Proposes New Standard
To help characterize detergents that clean medical devices.09.14.17
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Cleaning Product Right to Know Act Moves Forward In California
FHSA, OSHA will regulate products under this law.09.13.17
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Beautycounter Launches Group To Address Cosmetic Safety Laws
The Counteract Coalition brings together CEOs from more than a dozen beauty companies.09.13.17
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Packaging
CSPA Publishes Standards for Aerosols in Plastic
The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) recently published a method and standard for aerosol products in plastic containers. The publication is available for purchase on the CSPA website as an appendix to the CSPA Aerosol Guide. The plasti…09.01.17
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ACI Releases Update on Laundry Packets
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following statement in response to a Consumer Reports article on accidents related to the use of liquid laundry packets: “Manufacturers of liquid laundry detergent packets are dedicated to r…09.01.17
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Sen. Feinstein Speaks Out on Cosmetics Inspections
US Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) penned a letter to the editor of The New York Times regarding its Aug. 3 article on FDA inspection of imported cosmetic products. In the letter, Feinstein called out the “old and woefully inadequate” law…09.01.17
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Skin Care
FDA Issues Pair of Warning Letters
Skin 2 Spirit and Moon Valley Natural Products called out for violations of Cosmetic Act.08.22.17
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Actives | Household Cleaning
Manufacturers Help Infection Control Experts Make Sense of FDA Rules on Antiseptics
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will work to help infection control experts better understand the process and possible results from pending US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decisions on the safety and effectiveness of certain active ingred…07.31.17
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Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care
CIR Panel Approves Some Ingredients; Others Tabled
At the 143nd meeting of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel, held June 12-13, 2017, final safety assessments and other news was unveiled. Here are the findings: Final Safety Assessments Hydroxyethyl-3,4-Methylenedioxyaniline HCl – h…07.31.17
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Household Cleaning | Laundry Care
ACI Releases Sustainability Report
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released its fourth Sustainability Report, “Foundations for Transformation.” The report highlights the progress made by companies in the cleaning product supply chain to minimize the industry’s…07.31.17
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Actives | Functional Ingredients | Pigments
PCPC Science Symposium Set for Oct. 24-25
The Personal Care Products Council’s Science Symposium is returning to Alexandria, VA from Oct. 24-25, 2017. The symposium attracts more than 300 industry leaders and decision-makers and offers personal care products industry staff one-stop sho…07.31.17
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Skin Care
FDA Calls Out Claims Made by Blissoma Holistic Skincare
The Food and Drug Administration has sent a letter to Julie Longyear, owner of Irie Star, LLC. (dba Blissoma Holistic Skincare and Apothecary) following a review of the St. Louis-based company’s website (http://www.blissoma.com) in M…07.19.17
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AP/Deo | Disinfectants | Hair Care | Household Cleaning | Laundry Care | Oral Care | OTC/Medicated | Packaging | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care | Sun Care | Testing
FTC To Improve Investigation Transparency
Internal process reforms will streamline information requests.07.17.17
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Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care
Lawmakers Hear from Hispanics on Cosmetics Safety Issues
“Consumers deserve to know that their daily routine of applying makeup, using aftershave, or washing their children’s hair will not put their health at risk,” said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, president and CEO of the National Alliance for…07.03.17
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Testing
Association Alert: Cosmetic Consultants Europe (CCE)
A new association with skill sets in scientific, technical, regulatory, business and legal affairs, Cosmetic Consultants Europe (CCE) contains members offering specific skill sets such as scientific, regulatory (safety assessment, RPs, REACH complian…07.03.17
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Functional Ingredients | Laundry Care
ACI Praises Bill To Halt Animal Fat Tax Credits
Legislation introduced by US Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX) would permanently put a stop to federal tax credits for biofuels produced with animal fats, according to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). ACI, the trade association for the cleaning prod…07.03.17
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Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Pigments | Polymers | Preservatives | Skin Care | Sun Care | Surfactants | Testing
PCPC Defends Industry Against JAMA Piece
A recent opinion piece in the Journal of the American Medical Association calling for tighter regulations for cosmetics caught the attention of industry friends and foes alike. In Response to "Cosmetics, Regulations and the Public Health,"…06.30.17
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Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers
FDA Tells Soap Maker to Clean Up Its Website
Soapwalla has 15 days to fix its product claims.06.28.17
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Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Skin Care
Northwestern Study Calls Attention to Consumer Complaints About Cosmetics
Published in JAMA, author wants to see policy changes at FDA.06.27.17
