More Cosmetics Industry Regulation Ahead? 2019 Could Bring Big Changes
Are federal legislators and regulators going to impose new regulations on the cosmetics industry?
FDA Proposes Market-Altering Sunscreen Rule
A proposed FDA rule would drastically alter the state of the current U.S. sunscreen market.
California Cruelty-Free Cosmetic Act Signed Into Law
With the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act, the state makes history as the first in the U.S. to ban cosmetic products developed with animal testing.
California Passes Historic Professional Cosmetic Product Labeling Law
California has made history by passing the first U.S. law requiring manufacturers of cosmetic products sold in professional settings to list every ingredient on their labels.
FDA Launches Massive Cosmetic Industry Survey
For the first time, the FDA is surveying the cosmetics industry. What's driving this, and what are the potential consequences for companies?
FDA Turns Up the Heat on Shady Sunscreen Pills
Sunscreen pills are getting the crackdown from the FDA. What are they, and why are they no substitute for quality sunscreens?
Kourtney Talks Cosmetics on Capitol Hill
Kourtney Kardashian spoke to Congress about the need for cosmetics regulation. What makes her an expert? You'd be surprised!
Cosmetovigilance and Other Changes In Beauty Product Regulation
Cosmetovigilance and Other Changes In Beauty Product Regulation Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) is having a rough go of it in the European Union. The preservative, used in a variety of products, including rinse-off products like shampoos, has been accused of causing skin rashes. EU regulators decided that makers of rinse-off products can no longer use MIT [...]
Let’s Make Sure LCSA is a Framework for Innovation
Let's Make Sure LCSA is a Framework for Innovation Last year, the Obama Administration's single piece of environmental legislation was passed after receiving enormous bipartisan support. The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (or LCSA, for short - go figure!) was signed into law in June 2016, revising the Toxic [...]
Stating Our Case to Congress: Highlights of the NACD 2017 Fly-In
Stating Our Case to Congress: Highlights of the NACD 2017 Fly-In As we posted recently, it's important for members of our business to state our case to our representatives in Congress, and this year's NACD Washington Fly-In was a prime opportunity to do exactly that. From beginning to end, the 2017 Fly-In was about as well-organized [...]