Regulation & Safety

Minnesota takes the lead in banning Triclosan

Minnesota takes the lead in banning Triclosan

By Simon Pitman

The state of Minnesota may have set a precedent by becoming the first in the United States to ban the anti-bacterial agent triclosan from use in a range of cosmetic and personal care products.

Australia recommends ban on DMEP phthalates in cosmetics

Australia recommends ban on DMEP phthalates in cosmetics

By Michelle Yeomans

The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) has assessed the health risks of DMEP, particularly from repeated or prolonged exposure, from its use in cosmetics and recommended a ban.

India proposes a ban on imports for animal-tested cosmetics

India proposes a ban on imports for animal-tested cosmetics

By Lucy Whitehouse

The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced a draft notification to ban the import of cosmetics tested on animals abroad; in a move which would extend the reach of animal testing prohibition for the cosmetics industry even further...

Adverse Outcome Pathways holding the key to regulatory hurdles?

Adverse Outcome Pathways holding the key to regulatory hurdles?

By Lucy Whitehouse

Following a successful in-cosmetics workshop on the regulatory issues facing the industry, Annelie Struessman of CONUSBAT, chair of the workshop, stopped off to give the Cosmetics Design team the low-down on what was discussed.

P&G loses out in damages case against competitor

P&G loses out in damages case against competitor

By Lucy Whitehouse

Consumer goods multinational, Procter & Gamble, has lost out to a competitor in South Korea, as the Supreme Court rules against its claim that fellow beauty brand Missha has damaged its reputation in the region.

Finally! FDA holds public review on OTC plan

Finally! FDA holds public review on OTC plan

By Michelle Yeomans

The Food and Drug Administration will hold a public hearing over the next two days to gather input on its' current process for reviewing over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

Amyris' squalane alternative in Asia pushing boundaries

Amyris' squalane alternative in Asia pushing boundaries

By Michelle Yeomans

Amyris has collaborated with Dowell, a personal care ingredients supplier, to distribute its sugar-based squalane, a renewable alternative to the controversial material, in the Republic of Korea.

Philippines plays catch up on lead regulation

Philippines plays catch up on lead regulation

By Simon Pitman

The Philippines government has introduced laws to ban the use of lead in a host of consumer products, including cosmetics and personal, in a move that brings it up to speed with other Asian countries.

Ban in place: 2013 a big year for animal testing

Ban in place: 2013 a big year for animal testing

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

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.

FDA issues new warning on mercury cosmetics

FDA issues new warning on mercury cosmetics

By Chris BARKER

The FDA has issued a warning on 15 illegal skin whitening products, many of containing dangerous heavy metals, discovered being imported into the Philippines.

Regulatory body substance decision

FDA takes action on triclosan after 35 years

By Michelle Yeomans

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.

Expert offers clarity on ‘Responsible Person’ requirement

Regulation explained: part 2

Expert offers clarity on ‘Responsible Person’ requirement

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In the second of the two-part series, Kallik CEO Neil Gleghorn explains the role of the ‘Responsible Person’ as required by the new Cosmetics Regulation that came into play earlier this year.

New regulation is number one priority, says Kallik CEO

Regulation explained: part 1

New regulation is number one priority, says Kallik CEO

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

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.

Palm oil manufacturer admits ‘regulatory gaps’ in forest clearing

Palm oil manufacturer admits ‘regulatory gaps’ in forest clearing

By Chris BARKER

Indonesian palm oil manufacturer Bumitama has denied accusations by a lobby group that they have cleared areas of rainforest without a permit and caused damage to endangered species, but admitted to “regulatory gaps” in their operations which needed to...

CIRS reveals new CFDA guidelines on animal testing

Inside track: Regulatory expert explains CFDA non-animal testing decision

By Michelle Yeomans

Yesterday, Cosmetics Design reported on the CFDA’s recent decision to allow some cosmetic companies to bypass animal testing on their products. We spoke to the Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service in China to break down the specifics of the adjusted guidelines.