Regulation & safety

Guidelines for the use of three cosmetic ingredients given by China SFDA

11-Jan-2012

As it strives to improve the safety of cosmetic products and attempt to standardize technical requirements for ingredients, China State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has released guidance on safe use conditions and testing methods of ethanol , talc...

New Zealand looks to follow EU as EPA looks to amend standards

01-Dec-2011 By Andrew McDougall

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in New Zealand has called for submissions on a suite of proposed amendments to the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, following changes made to European Union legislation.

J&J ups efforts to remove toxins from baby shampoo following pressure from consumer group

17-Nov-2011 By Andrew McDougall

Johnson and Johnson has announced that it is continuing its efforts to remove two potentially harmful ingredients from its baby shampoo, following pressure from consumer and environmental groups.

Indena gets ecocert validation for centella asiatica

15-Nov-2011

Italy-based active cosmetic ingredients provider Indena says it has secured Ecocert validation for its plant derived Centella asiatica line.

J&J comes under pressure over ingredients used in baby care products

02-Nov-2011 By Andrew McDougall

Baby care product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has come under pressure from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics over the use of harmful ingredients in its baby shampoo in the US, Canada and China.

PCPC: Obama's push for free trade legislation will help international trade for cosmetics

11-Oct-2011 By Andrew McDougall

The Personal Care Product Council has announced its support of President Obama's decision to send the Colombia, Korea and Panama free trade agreements to Congress, stating the importance of international trade in the cosmetics industry.

New Zealand gets its first ever cosmetics certifier

05-Oct-2011 By Simon Pitman

BioGro has become the first New Zealand-based certifier to provide natural certification in the Oceania region after its recent accreditation by France-based Natrue.

Australia streamlines the regulation of cosmetic ingredients

30-Sep-2011 By Simon Pitman

The Australian government has simplified the regulation of ingredients for cosmetic and personal care applications, in a bid to make the process less confusing.

China readies risk assessment guidelines for cosmetic product safety

20-Jul-2011

The State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) in China are preparing risk assessment guidelines for impurities in cosmetics ingredients to further ensure the safety of products.

Industry is ‘divided’ by proliferation of natural standards

09-Mar-2011

The huge rise in the number of international and regional standards for organic and natural cosmetics in Europe is leading to confusion and division, according to market researcher Organic Monitor.

Revlon reports net sales increase for Q4 and 2010

17-Feb-2011 By Andrew McDougall

Global cosmetics firm Revlon announced its fourth quarter and year results, reporting an overall increase in net sales despite problematic currency fluctuations in Latin America.

Webinar tackles next phase of REACH compliance

04-Feb-2011 By Simon Pitman

International law firm Steptoe & Johnson has scheduled a webinar that aims to address all areas regarding compliance with phase two of the REACH legislation.