According to a Norwegian Scientific Committee, antiperspirants containing aluminum contributes the most, in terms of exposure to the Norwegian population.
In light of a recent report by an expert group led by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), scientific experts reckon that the systematic assessment of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) should be a collective goal, despite not currently being possible.
As July fast approaches and new regulation is set to replace the Cosmetics Directive 76/768, industry professionals must be ready to comply with new requirements for all cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
The Food and Drug Administration has reopened the public comment period on a 2005 directive allowing certain previously prohibited cattle parts to be used in cosmetics.
The fragrance firm was contacted by the Advertising Standards Authority after it received complaints from viewers challenging whether a TV ad for its CK One perfume was overtly sexual.
An opinion on the use of nanoscale 2,2’-methylene-bis-(6(2H-benotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol) (MBBT) as a UV filter in cosmetics and sunscreen has been adopted by the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety.
A physician has hit out at the cosmetics industry for using misleading claims in their advertising of anti-aging products and has called upon the lawmakers to put additional regulations in place.
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety has opened nine opinions and one addition on four cosmetic and six hair dye ingredients for public comment.
The Personal Care Association Cosmetics Europe has questioned whether the science and alternative methods are ready to replace animal tests for cosmetics ingredient; a week after the ban has come into play.
Consumers around the world show greater confidence in a cosmetic product’s safety if it has not been tested on animals according to a new survey, as other countries call for bans to follow Europe’s example set this week.
The complete ban on the sale of cosmetics developed through animal testing in the EU which came into play on March 11, should ensure we will see greater collaboration between scientists and regulators, according to industry.
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has reported, after carrying out an assessment on the use of β−arbutin in cosmetics, that the substance used in skin lightening products, poses a health risk.
With less than a week to go until the ban on selling animal-tested cosmetics in the EU, it appears that it has influenced several markets in Asia, with Korea, India and Japan all seeing instances of following suit in 2013 so far.
European consumer organisations Beuc and Anec have updated a database of over 140 products on the continent’s market that claim to contain nano silver particles.
Regulatory affairs service provider CONUSBAT has organized a ‘World-Wide Regulatory’ session at the upcoming in-cosmetics trade show in Paris, in which a group of experts will discuss the regulatory frameworks for cosmetic products around the world.
Humane Society International and Lush are calling on cosmetic industry trade associations around the world to ban animal testing in cosmetics for good.
A recent report by health advocacy group ‘Women’s Voices for the Earth’ is claiming that "secret chemicals" used in fragrances in personal care products are causing allergic reactions and sensitivity to US consumers.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association has refuted recent media claims that secondary amines used in some hair colouring products could react with tobacco smoke and exhaust fumes in the air, ultimately forming harmful chemicals such as nitrosamines,...
President Obama's announcement during his State of the Union address that the US and the European Union (EU) will begin free trade negotiations will have a big impact on the cosmetics industry and has been welcomed by trade associations.
A TV advertisement for Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle perfume has been banned due to its scheduling, which meant that its sexual imagery was broadcast during a film that it intended for children.
France-based natural and organic cosmetic association Cosmebio and its ingredient supplier counterpart FPS-Covrec, have collaborated in a move aimed at further promoting natural cosmetics, both in France and internationally.
A global alliance has been formed amongst coconut oil suppliers including BASF and Cargill, and farmers in the Philippines to ensure that the ingredient is sustainably sourced in the future.
Regulations in countries around the world need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics, rather than the manufacturers themselves, according to the industry-specific organisation set up by the BUAV.
Certain traders in Uganda have been found to be selling medicated creams solely intended to treat skin diseases and passing them off as skin whitening cosmetics to unsuspecting consumers.
With the ban on testing cosmetic ingredients on animals now final in Europe, a recent workshop drew attention to the importance of skin sensitization and alternative approaches.
This week the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) announced that twenty cosmetics products were recalled from the market in late 2012 due to their chemical content.
There seems to be continued talk in the cosmetics industry of the proposed animal testing ban that comes into place on March 11, 2013, and whilst it has been a long time coming, it represents a huge step, according to Cruelty Free International.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association has once again reiterated the safety of cosmetics products in Europe due to stringent regulation amidst more media reports.
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled skin care company Rodial’s advertisement for a body sculpture cream featuring actress Mila Kunis, is misleading.
After meeting at a UN forum last week, global governments have agreed on the first legally binding, global treaty to tackle mercury pollution after a recent UNEP report revealed that emissions were on the up particularly in Africa, Asia and South America.
The Committee, known for promoting education in humane science, has published new papers on the ‘Integrated Testing Strategies for Safety Assessments’, which looks at the most up-to-date strategies in alternative toxicological testing.
With 1 and 3 per cent of the European population estimated as being allergic to certain fragrance ingredients, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has compiled a factsheet identifying a new series of ingredients on the market and other information...
It may be a new year but it seems cosmetics companies are still getting caught out for misleading consumers, as a UK watchdog has pulled up press ads by Transformulas International over claims made about its eye gel.
Cruelty Free International, the organization founded by the BUAV, has announced a new partnership with luxury hair care brand Paul Mitchell, with the latter pledging that its products will not be sold in China until the country changes its laws on animal...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has again compiled a revised guidance document containing relevant information on the different aspects of testing and safety evaluation of cosmetic substances in Europe.
The recent announcements made in India and Israel with regards to banning animal testing for cosmetics products has been welcomed by animal rights group BUAV and its affiliates.
As the Colour with Confidence campaign in the UK gets into full swing, hair stylists are urging caution on consumers’ side too, stressing the importance of allergy tests when using hair products.
Certain EU member States have come together to draft a recommendation document on how the likes of nutricosmetics makers can better adapt the wording of an authorised health claim.
A law that was passed by the government of Israel in 2010 to ban animal testing for cosmetics products imported into the country came into being on January 1st, 2013.
The Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety has opened opinions on dichloromethane, 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene; 5-amino-6-chloro-o-cresol; 2,2' methylenebis-4-aminophenol HCl, 4-amino, and Basic Brown 16 to the public for comments.
In light of the vast amount of light-based cosmetic devices being launched in recent years, the UK Society of Cosmetic Scientists is concerned about their safety and is therefore set to meet to discuss the segment on the 10th of January.
EU scientists have been awarded the first ever £250,000 (€310,000) Lush Science Prize for their steadfast progress in an ongoing research project to find an alternative to animal testing with chemical safety in mind.
The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) list of banned cosmetics featuring mercury has expanded from 50 to 71, after the illegal products were discovered over the period of January 2010 to November of this year.
Procter & Gamble is the first cosmetic company in a long time to escape the ASA’s wrath, despite complaints being made against its’ advert for ‘Oral-B 3D White Brilliance’ toothpaste.
The importance of international collaboration to the research and development of non-animal tests for the cosmetics industry has been highlighted by the scientific arm of the European Commission.
The Bali National Drug and Food Monitoring Agency (BPOM) is warning consumers to be more cautious when buying cosmetics after finding in a recent operation, a large number of illegal traditional beauty products.