Proposed Restrictions on Cyclic Siloxanes on the Horizon
The European Union’s Current Regulation 2018/35 establishes that Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) and Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) are allowed in wash-off cosmetic products up to 0.1% as of…
Change to EU REACH Safety Data Sheet Requirements
Per the European Union’s REACH Regulation, hazardous chemicals manufactured in, or imported into the EU must be accompanied by an SDS. Annex II to…
China’s Cosmetics Ingredient Inventory Updated
The Inventory of Existing Cosmetics Ingredients in China (IECIC) was first published in 2014 and last updated in 2015. Ingredients used in cosmetics in…
Rite Aid Updates Chemical Management Policy
A growing list of retailers have implemented ingredient policies to meet goals increased consumer transparency, safety, and environmental sustainability. Keeping up with the trend,…
China Issues Update to Registration and Notification Regulations
The China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued an Announcement of the State Food and Drug Administration on matters concerning the implementation of the…
“Oil Free” Claim Goes to Court
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. has asked an Illinois federal court to throw out a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges that products that…
