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.
A new study has suggested that phthalates found in many cosmetic products could increase the risk of diabetes in women, although the industry has moved quickly to refute these claims.
The French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health products (ANSM) has announced it has banned the production, import and export of cosmetics containing chloroacetamide.
In a bid to clarify and understand the impact of chemicals used in cosmetics, a group of scientists have devised a list of the ‘Top 20’ questions in order to better manage the risks of these chemicals on the environment.
The personal care industry in China makes important contributions to research and development, employment of women, environmental sustainability, charitable contributions, and international trade, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
A recent investigation into the effects of inhalation exposure to formaldehyde (FA) from personal care products and cosmetics has revealed negligible risk to human health, according to industry experts.
Unilever has collaborated with the University of Liverpool to develop renewable ingredients for use in its personal care products as part of its sustainability efforts.
New research from Organic Monitor has found that the growth rate of global sales of natural and organic beauty products is slowing because of the weak economic climate, although figures are expected to climb by $5bn (€3.7bn) in the next four years.
The NSF International’s American National Standard for personal care products containing organic ingredients has been extended to allow organic ingredients regulated to European standards.
Growth in the market for cosmetics and personal care products in India is forecast to continue booming on the back of increased income and consumer knowledge, according to market researcher RNCOS.
The market for natural and organic personal care products in North America has recovered in 2010 after a stagnant 2009, according to market research company Organic Monitor.
Loopholes within the 1938 Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act have resulted in a largely unregulated cosmetics industry; the vast majority of approximately 12,500 chemicals in use by the $50 billion cosmetics industry have never been assessed for safety.
Following on from the relatively robust performance of the beauty and personal care market as a whole in 2009, which grew 5.1 per cent to reach a value of $4.05bn, skincare, bath and shower and men’s grooming products are expected to witness the most...
Speciality ingredients supplier Innospec has launched its latest portfolio of sulphate-free surfactants for hair and skin cleansing applications citing consumer demand as one of the main influences.
NSF International has voiced its views on its partnership with Natrue and responded to the Natural Products Association’s (NPA) claims that the collaboration is confusing.
Chemicals supplier Milliken claims its new polypropylene clarifying agent will provide cosmetic manufacturers with an enhanced effect for transparent plastic packaging.
Although the growth of silicones for cosmetics and toiletries in the US is set to slow in the next few years, further gains will be seen as formulators search for ways to increase functionality.
Cosmetics trade association the Personal Care Products Council has criticized a short video launched by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, saying it generates unwarranted public fear.
Cosmetics trade association the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to play a larger role in the regulation of cosmetics products in the country.
A team of students from Kenya has bagged the Global Enterprise Experience award for a project that proposes to develop cosmetics from the Amaranth plant.
Lack of regulations and labeling requirements for natural personal care products in Asia means the market is dominated by synthetic ingredients positioned as natural, according to market research company, Kline.
Although natural and organic alternatives to synthetic ingredients have proliferated in recent years, problems with supply and formulation remain a challenge.
Greater precision, versatility and energy efficiency are benefits claimed by manufacturers Standard Knapp for its new multi-packer for the food, beverage and personal care industries.
Logona Natural Cosmetics, a manufacturer of personal care products and color cosmetics, has developed a gluten-free line comprising 155 products in response to increased awareness of gluten-intolerance.
The Indian division of global certification body Ecocert says that an increasing number of Indian companies are looking to get involved in the organic cosmetic market.
Tests are being carried out on new scanning equipment in airports across the European Union that could see current restrictions on traveling with cosmetics lifted.
New research says that British women are holding on to cosmetic products even if they have deteriorated with age, pointing to opportunities for the industry.
A recent spate of disputed consumer watchdog studies on personal care products has raised the question of whether such testing is always thorough enough.
Maintaining investment in the research and development of innovative ingredients that tap into key cosmetics trends can help chemical companies survive the downturn.
Personal care pollution should be on your radarA rash of highly publicised scientific studies has served to underline growing awareness of pollution from personal care products. Justified or not, it will become an increasingly important issue for the...
Keller Rohrback has become the second law firm in the US to become involved in the controversy surrounding potentially dangerous baby personal care formulations.
A series of recent studies conducted both in the US and Europe points to a growing awareness of the potential hazards from compound traces found in cosmetics.
Secondary packaging can serve to protect a product and also to give it a more up market appearance, but with consumers becoming both more eco- and budget-conscious its demise could be imminent.
With word out that consumers are increasingly focused on value for money, providing personal care products that fulfill this criteria is now the big challenge facing manufacturers.
Questions over the safety of a number of cosmetic ingredients have taken centre stage this year with phthalates, parabens and triclosan, all taking their turn in the spotlight.
In response to the latest scientific study on Triclosan, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers is stressing the importance of how such research is interpreted.
The European Union has announced that from December 1 it will be relaxing rules governing the amount of personal care products passengers can bring into Europe.
Latest research into the antibacterial ingredient Triclosan brings about fresh evidence that it can have a significant impact on thyroid function and the onset of puberty in male rats.
Last week’s announcement that the French government is mulling plans to introduce cosmetics labeling for mothers-to-be again raises the question of whether enough is being done to protect US consumers. So who should be taking responsibility – industry...
A new market report highlights the fact that strong development in the French natural and organic cosmetic market has given way to the largest market for fair-trade products.
There are few signs that consumers are switching to cheaper personal care products despite price rises and economic instability, suggests a US market report from Fitch ratings.
