[poll results] Do You Closely Follow Industry Regulations and Do They Impact Your Work?

Aug 14th, 2023

Cosmetics & Toiletries

Ethical changes in the industry appear to be at the forefront for 2023 thus far. Examples being the European Comission expediting phasing out of animal testing and Canada banning animal testing for cosmetics.

Ethical changes in the industry appear to be at the forefront for 2023 thus far. Examples being the European Comission expediting phasing out of animal testing and Canada banning animal testing for cosmetics.

Articles on regulatory updates are often published in C&T magazine. Articles of this type range from EU regulatory to Asia and the U.S. and give a thorough overview to the changes that are to come in the cosmetics industry.

Ethical changes in the industry appear to be at the forefront for 2023 thus far. Examples being the European Comission expediting phasing out of animal testing, Canada banning animal testing for cosmetics and the United States rolling out MoCRA at the end of this year.

Yet with a constant influx of regulatory updates, it can become difficult to keep track of what is safe to do and what is no longer allowed. This made us wonder:

Do You Closely Follow Industry Regulations and Do They Impact Your Work?

93% of you said Yes, while 7% of you said No.

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Beyond the medical field, people use the internet to ask for mechanic advice, research diets and even create their own formulations for cosmetics.

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Beyond the medical field, people use the internet to ask for mechanic advice, research diets and even create their own formulations for cosmetics.

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As of the summer of 2023, short ingredient lists are popular with consumers. They allow for the consumer to quickly learn what is in a product and feel educated on it, whether that is true or not.

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As of the summer of 2023, short ingredient lists are popular with consumers. They allow for the consumer to quickly learn what is in a product and feel educated on it, whether that is true or not.

Prototype formulas can offer a means to correct mistakes or readjust ingredients before more product is wasted, and they can offer companies a way to try new ingredients prior to fully committing to them.

[poll results] How Important are Prototype Formulas from Suppliers to Your Ingredient Decisions or Formulating Work in General?

Prototype formulas can offer a means to correct mistakes or readjust ingredients before more product is wasted, and they can offer companies a way to try new ingredients prior to fully committing to them.

INCI lists are more intended for formulators and regulatory purposes than consumers, yet they do highlight significant ingredients and offer insight into what could potentially contribute to a formula working the way it does.

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INCI lists are more intended for formulators and regulatory purposes than consumers, yet they do highlight significant ingredients and offer insight into what could potentially contribute to a formula working the way it does.

Samples are a part of the fun at events, and there are certainly more ways to obtain them that imply a more direct use of testing, such as specific requests to a company.

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Samples are a part of the fun at events, and there are certainly more ways to obtain them that imply a more direct use of testing, such as specific requests to a company.

In the field of research in cosmetics media is still written and published in scientific journals and video/audio of research is not always available.

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In the field of research in cosmetics media is still written and published in scientific journals and video/audio of research is not always available.

The beauty space itself is one of the largest topics in media and offers many avenues for companies to grow. Not only do these platforms expand the market, but they also set trends and encourage innovation through communication.

[poll results] Do You Follow and/or Engage on Social Media Platforms for Work-related Purposes?

The beauty space itself is one of the largest topics in media and offers many avenues for companies to grow. Not only do these platforms expand the market, but they also set trends and encourage innovation through communication.

The cosmetic space is dominated by researchers who constantly teeter on the edge of the latest discovery, sharing passion alongside enthusiasm and innovation.

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The cosmetic space is dominated by researchers who constantly teeter on the edge of the latest discovery, sharing passion alongside enthusiasm and innovation.

The cosmetic industry is a highly educated discipline, often requiring education beyond a Bachelor's degree. Luckily there is much support within industry events for further education, such as the recent talks held at the NYSCC Suppliers' Day.

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The cosmetic industry is a highly educated discipline, often requiring education beyond a Bachelor's degree. Luckily there is much support within industry events for further education, such as the recent talks held at the NYSCC Suppliers' Day.

Equipment in the industry innovation in the industry has been far from stagnant; rather, new research and products for more efficient formulating continue to release.

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Equipment in the industry innovation in the industry has been far from stagnant; rather, new research and products for more efficient formulating continue to release.