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J&J’s Baby Powder Legal Battle Persists with $10 B Settlement at Stake
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is still at it — battling lawsuits alleging its talcum baby powder caused ovarian cancer. According to Reuters, the true test, per Reuters, will be the anticipated Feb. 25, 2025 ruling on the company's third attempt to settle through bankruptcy.
Regulatory
California State Assemblymember Takes Action Against 'Sephora Kids' Trend
Sun Care
Supergoop!, AmorePacific and Beiersdorf Experts Talk Beauty's Sunification
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Skin Care
Navigating Amazon’s New Compliance Guidelines for Skin-Lightening and Ophthalmic Products
Amazon requires additional testing to sell ophthalmic and skin-lightening products on its platform. Partner with Certified Laboratories, an Amazon-approved Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) organization, for consistent, compliant testing!
Regulatory
EU/UK Cosmetic Legal Brief: 8 INCIs Named CMRs, Kojic Acid/Methyl Salicylate Notices, PFAS — And Simplifying REACH?
Recent regulatory activities around European cosmetics include: 8 INCIs added to the CMR list, kojic acid in Annex III, methyl salicylate's restriction notification, the latest PFAS rulings and a German chemical group's pushback on simplifying REACH.
Sponsored
The Future of Skin Care: How Nuon’s Revolutionary Technology Amplifies Beauty
Nuon Medical is providing brands with tools that enhance efficacy, elevate user experience, and support sustainability. With Nuon’s support, brands can launch products that combine scientific rigor with cutting-edge technology.
Launches & Claims
2025 Will See Faster, More Ethical and Accurate SPF Testing: ISO Approves Two New Methods
In December 2024, the ISO gave its long-awaited final approval of two SPF test methods that experts say are more ethical, economical and accurate than current approaches. One in particular is also reportedly faster, reducing analysis from weeks to days.
Regulatory
[update] Washington State Enacts Animal Testing Ban
H.B. 1097 makes it unlawful for manufacturers to sell a cosmetic that was developed using animal testing.
Regulatory
FDA Proposes MoCRA-mandated Tests to Detect Asbestos in Talc-containing Cosmetics
On Dec. 26, 2024, the FDA proposed test methods by which cosmetic manufacturers would be required by MoCRA to assess talc-containing products for asbestos, along with enforcement provisions.
Companies
Micro Powders Clinches EcoVadis Gold for 2024
The gold rating places Micro Powders in the 97th percentile, among the top 5% of more than 130,000 companies assessed globally.
Regulatory
Safety Alerts: Drunk Elephant's 'Mix-up,' 285 European Cosmetics with Banned Ingredients, Dynarex Extended Recall
This round-up highlights recent cosmetic safety alerts/recalls. These include: Drunk Elephant's ingredient "mix-up," ECHA's findings that 6% of ~4,500 cosmetics reviewed contained banned ingredients, and Dynarex's recall extension over possible asbestos.
Regulatory
Fees Increased on U.S. FDA Color Additive Certification; Here's What You'll Pay
"The color certification process for synthetic organic colorants is an important aspect of color additive regulations that is unique to the United States," notes industry expert Kelly Dobos. "This fee had remarkably not been raised in nearly 20 years."
Launches & Claims
2025 Beauty Ingredient Trend Preview: What’s Next?
From silk-derived biotech to microbiome sexual wellness and beyond, new ingredients point to future innovation opportunities.
Regulatory
FDA Warns Consumers: Undisclosed Steroid in Skin-Cap Skin/Scalp Treatment Spray, Do Not Use
Per the agency, testing identified a high-potency glucocorticosteroid in the aerosol spray product that is not disclosed on the label or packaging. As such, consumers are warned not to use the products.
