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FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Cosmetics Company Product Registration and Submission
The draft guidance is intended to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products that many consumers use day-to-day. The FDA is accepting comments on the draft guidance until Sept. 7.
Cruelty-free/Halal
European Commission to Expedite Phasing Out of Animal Testing
Safety
$18.8 M Payout in J&J Talc Lawsuit Could Upset Settlement Offer
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Natural & Sustainable Sensory Modification – Verdessence RiceTouch
Polymers are traditionally sourced from petroleum, which consumers may associate negatively with fossil fuels and environmental damage. The beauty of biopolymers lies in their sustainability, as they’re derived from the cells of living organisms.
Animal Alternatives
Canada Officially Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics
On June 22, 2023, Canadian officials passed measures through the Budget Implementation Act, Bill C-47, prohibiting the sale of cosmetics that rely on new animal testing data to establish product safety.
Animal Alternatives
Canada Commits to End Animal Tox Testing While MoCRA Misses the Mark
Bill S-5 in Canada has passed with royal assent to end animal testing for chemical toxicity; cosmetics are expected to be next. Meanwhile, MoCRA in the U.S. missed the chance to address this major industry issue, one source critiques.
Safety
Endocrine Disruptors in the EU, SCCS Opinions and NGO Pressure to Crack Down
From November 2022–February 2023, organizations in seven European Union member states tested 121 products and found bisphenols of high concern in 47 of them, per Chemical Watch. NGOs are urging regulators to impose stricter regulation on all bisphenols.
Safety
11 Changes to SCCS Guides for Cosmetics Safety Testing — Plus a Note on 'Nano'
The European Union's (EU's) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) recently updated its notes of guidance (NoG) for cosmetics and cosmetic ingredient safety testing, emphasizing alternatives to animal testing and more.
Regional
What California’s PFAS Law Could Mean for the Cosmetics Industry Nationwide
While it is not entirely possible to avoid potential litigation, companies can reduce their risk of suit by paying close attention to labelling, advertising and other representations about the safety, contents and ESG impacts of their products.
Safety
ECHA Updates: 8 Chemicals for REACH Authorization and Call for PFAS Proposals
The ECHA proposed adding eight chemicals to the REACH Authorization list, including some cosmetic ingredients. The agency also is calling for PFAS proposals, and it shared consultations on conforming restriction proposals and SEAC draft opinions.
Cruelty-free/Halal
U.K. Government Alleged to Secretly Abandon Animal Testing Ban; CTPA Responds
Cruelty Free International called on Home Secretary Suella Braverman MP to reinstate the 1998 ban (case number CO/3748/21) although according to the CTPA, the ban was never abandoned.
Regional
NSF Launches Regulatory Guideline for Cosmetic and Personal Care Products
The guideline is designed to bolster the integrity of the cosmetics and personal care industry by providing a program that includes standardized definitions and criteria, label review, formulation requirements, ingredient identity and more.
Safety
FDA on Hand Sanitizers, Topical Irritation Testing and Biosimilars
Recent FDA activities include education for consumers on hand sanitizers and biosimilars, and guidance for testing the irritation/sensitization potential of topicals in relation to abbreviated new drug applications. Following is a roundup.
Safety
Benzene, Methanol and Lead Headline Recent Class Actions and FDA Alerts
Methanol in hand sanitizers and lead in a baby skin care are cited in the latest U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall notices, while benzene content in dry shampoo and spray sunscreens persists among class action suits. Following is a roundup.