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100% talc-free line was not about replacing talc but about rethinking powders, says Gotha

30-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Contract manufacturer Gotha Cosmetics recently released a line of 100% talc-free formulations to meet consumer demand, particularly in the US. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Gotha Marketing Director Viviana Barker Hemings and R&D and Regulatory Director...

No child’s play: China’s regulations of children’s cosmetics will become ‘more stringent’

23-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

China’s measures to regulate the children’s cosmetics market are expected to be tightened further as the demand continues to swell and safety concerns surface.

OECD non-animal skin sensitisation guideline a ‘landmark’ move – agency heads

09-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The publication of defined approaches to in silico skin sensitisation chemical assessment is a landmark moment for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) with significant implications for an animal-free future, say agency leaders.

‘Be wary’: China issues warning to consumers against stem cells, acid peels, eyelash growth and ‘edible’ cosmetics

03-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

China’s food and drug regulator has published a series of alerts cautioning consumers against claims relating to stem cells, acid peels, eyelash growth and ‘edible’ cosmetics.

Shaving off the excess: China mandates food and cosmetics firms to limit excessive packaging and lower prices

02-Nov-2021 By Pearly Neo

China has issued new, stricter packaging regulations covering food and cosmetics products to prevent what has been dubbed the ‘excessive packaging’ phenomenon, citing a need to prevent unnecessary extra costs to consumers and impacts on the environment.

A good alternate? Aussie firm eyeing opportunities for Indian sandalwood as a CBD alternative following China ban

28-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Australian sandalwood supplier Quintis is eyeing new opportunities in China’s cosmetic space after a new scientific review revealed Indian sandalwood oil has more scientifically-proven benefits than CBD oil.

Strength in skin care: China’s media crackdown on ‘sissy idols’ unlikely to have large effect on robust men’s category

22-Sep-2021 By Amanda Lim

Awareness on the importance of skin care among men is likely to protect the male beauty category from the recent media crackdown China has mandated against those who do not fit into the masculine stereotype.

‘Zero tolerance’: E-commerce firms urged to combat sale of mercury-laden whitening products and plastic pollution

20-Sep-2021 By Amanda Lim

E-commerce companies such as Shopee and Lazada are being urged to lead the fight against the sale of adulterated whitening products and the problem of plastic waste pollution.

European Parliament votes for EU-wide plan to phase out animal testing

16-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have adopted a resolution vote calling on the European Commission to establish an EU-wide action plan to actively phase out animal experiments – a move that adds weight to the cosmetics industry’s fight to protect...

Fight the fakes: Alarm at growing counterfeit cases in India’s cosmetics market

08-Sep-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

According to new data, cosmetics products are among the most counterfeited products in India's FMCG sector.

The Body Shop and Dove bring ‘scale and size’ to EU push to protect cosmetics animal testing ban – execs

06-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The Body Shop and Dove combining their scale and size brings a collective power to push forward calls to protect the EU’s existing animal testing ban on cosmetics, company executives say.

Mexican Senate green lights ban for animal testing for cosmetics

03-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Mexico will become the first country in North America and the 41st country globally to ban animal testing for cosmetics after the country’s Senate gave its final and unanimous support to a federal bill that also bans the manufacture, import and marketing...

Confidence in sunscreen safety shaky as negative headlines rekindle health and environment worries - Experts

23-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

The latest round of negative headlines about the health and environmental safety of sunscreens appears to be rattling consumer confidence.

J&J recalls Neutrogena sunscreen spray in Australia after cancer-causing substance detected

03-Aug-2021 By Gary Scattergood

Johnson & Johnson Pacific is recalling all batches of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ in Australia after small levels of benzene, which can potentially cause cancer, was detected under product testing.

Under scrutiny: ‘Viral’ beauty products among the 18 new categories China will monitor more closely for safety risks

03-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

China’s food and drug regulator has issued a notice stating that it plans to monitor the safety of 18 cosmetic categories – including products that have gone viral through the Internet.