At a time when cosmetics companies are getting pulled up left, right and centre over misleading advertising claims, the UK watchdog has another victim; this time its Dior for exaggerating the effects of its mascara.
The UK Home Office has stated that it does have a responsibility to make sure the end use of certain types of botox are not for cosmetic purposes following pressure from campaign group BUAV.
The European Consumer Organisation (Beuc) has put forward to the European Commission for public consultation that the use of triclosan in cosmetic products be strictly limited to protect consumers’ health.
Avon Products has become the latest in an increasingly long list of cosmetic players to receive warning letters from the FDA, this time concerning claims made for its Anew anti-aging line.
Fine chemicals specialist Lonza says it is looking to support multinational cosmetic companies to help reformulate in the light of new European regulations that will affect US companies exporting to Europe.
As upcoming industry events in Europe and beyond turn their attention to the new EU cosmetics regulations being exercised next year, Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the key points from the new legislation.
As new EU regulation comes into play next year, replacing the European Cosmetics Directive, the Regulatory Workshop at the 2012 in-cosmetics Asia will look at how this affects regulatory frameworks in Europe, China, Korea and ASEAN.
The USDA has confirmed that one of the products in the Johnson & Johnson’s Aveeno Baby Organic Harvest has lost NOP certification status on account of its formulation containing an unapproved ingredient.
As the subject of nanomaterials goes under the microscope once more, the scientific and technical arm of the European Commission has announced its full support and co-operation.
The European Commission has announced it will adopt a second regulatory review on nanomaterials, ensuring assessments are done on a case-by-case approach; which should be of benefit to the cosmetics industry.
The Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemi) has revealed it has been collaborating with cosmetics industry representatives to potentially phase-out hazardous substances.
Nanotechnology has been on the tip of our tongues for the last few years and has been put under particular scrutiny in the last few months. There have been those that herald it as the most effective delivery system for active ingredients, and those that...
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected a claim linking a proprietary lycopene, vitamin E, lutein and selenium blend and protection from UV sun rays.
A Texas-based firm has filed a complaint against the global giant with regards to alleged false, deceptive and misleading claims in connection with its Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion 30 Day Smoothing Kit.
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published its recommendation on a common definition of the term ‘nanomaterial’ for regulatory purposes.
The Danish government is to create a database of products containing nanomaterials in an effort to establish a national protocol and to evaluate whether its content in a product poses a risk for consumers.
The UK Advertising Standards Agency has clamped down on yet another cosmetic company after finding that it's print media campaign featuring ‘organic’ claims on a hair dye line to be misleading.
A National Advertising Review Board (NARB) panel has recommended that Fair Trade USA require users of the organization’s “Fair Trade Certified” seal for composite products to provide additional information to consumers.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter over marketing terms relating to skin care products sold under L'Oréal’s Lancôme brand in the United States.
Estée Lauder has taken legal action against fashion retailer Target accusing it of selling counterfeit cosmetics in its stores in Australia under the MAC Cosmetics brand.
As a result of its Sustainable Trust guidelines becoming more stringent, the Co-operative Asset Management Group has sold its entire holdings of Avon shares, as it says its policy conflicts with the recent revelation that Avon tests its cosmetics on animals.
The Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique (CSEM) will coordinate a four-year project aimed at developing a technology platform for the measurement of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) which could be key in assessing the safety risks of...
In a frank discussion with the head of the Toiletry and Fragrance Association in Singapore, Dr. Alain Khaiat reveals he has doubts as to how soon Chinese officials will be able to implement an alternative to animal testing.
Despite a government ban on cosmetics containing mercury being sold in the Phillipines, a public interest group claims to have found 11 brands of skin whitening products containing mercury still available in stores.
The Moroccan Ministry of Health has announced that cosmetic manufacturers will now be subject to registration procedures before their products can go to market.
As the European Commission looks to tighten up the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics products, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has been called upon to request the help of other experts in the field.
Russia has scrapped its Sanitary Government Registration (SGR) as part of an overhaul on cosmetic import regulations, which previously required products to conform to the sanitary requirements of the Single Customs Union (Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan).
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has published a proposal in an effort it says, to align the EU cosmetics regulation's definition of the term ‘nanomaterials’ with the regulatory definition recommended by the EC last year to ensure consumer...
The Danish government has gone ahead and banned four industrial chemicals linked to disrupting the human endocrine system, despite the European Union’s ruling to phase out phthalates.
Global personal care player Kimberly-Clark has been awarded the top A+ rating for its 2011 Sustainability Report by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
After looking into inspection standards of imported and exported goods, four industrial bodies set up by the Shan Xi Inspection and Quarantine Bureau have approved bisphenol A and antimony-related testing methods for cosmetics.
The Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies has launched a website to allow consumers to see what goes into their ingredient selection and formulations. This comes after months of speculation into the safety of the company's products.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has branded media reports of a recent study into triclosan use in cosmetics as ‘scare stories’ that do not reflect reality and reiterated the safety of cosmetic products.
Johns Hopkins University and the University of Konstanz have organised a one day event whereby its experts will present information on Organotypic 3D-cell culture models to cosmetic professionals.
The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) has continued its aim of ridding the cosmetics industry of animal testing by working directly with companies that wish to avoid animal tests under REACH.
The international Organization for Standardization has in recent months published new standards in various areas of regulation in cosmetics. In light of this, Cosmetics Design rounds up the progress in 2012 so far...
In an effort to ensure that hair dyes contain only the safest of substances, the European Commission has adopted a Directive that restricts the use of an additional 24 substances.
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has identified potential allergenic ingredients and suggested concentration limits for some of them to protect consumers.
A new ISO certification has been launched aimed at helping research labs and sunscreen makers to measure the specific performance of formulations with respect to UVA rays.
Actor and comedian Ricky Gervais has used his public status to criticise cosmetics companies involved in animal testing, accusing them of abandoning ethics in order to sell products in China.
In recent months the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has been regularly updating the industry on its progress in safety and regulation areas. In light of this, Cosmetics Design rounds up its progress so far in 2012...
In a recent report, the FDA has revealed that issues relating to cosmetics and cosmetic-like drug products were amongst those discussed at a recent Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR) meeting.
People should take note of all the facts and research regarding self-tanning ingredients and not always believe the hype surrounding their safety according to the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA).
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against blemish treatment skincare line Proactiv, after claims came in about its teleshopping and website ads being misleading.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced that from the 1st July 2015, the presence of nanomaterials in cosmetic products available in New Zealand must be identified on labelling.
Having been in the spotlight over skin health claims made, Swiss company Nutrilinks has now seen two of its claims regarding hair loss reduction and hair strength reinforcement rejected by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
A television advert for Colgate-Palmolive has come to the Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) attention after receiving claims that it is falsely depicting itself as being backed by the nursing profession.
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