Interview from In-Cosmetics: Selling Personal Care Products in the EU under the New European Cosmetic Regulation, EC 1223/2009

Selling personal care products in the European market is about to become quite a bit more challenging for manufacturers across the globe, especially if they are located outside the EU. In a little over 1 year, the new European Cosmetic Regulation, EC 1223/2009, will go into force on July 11, 2013, requiring all manufacturers selling any product in the 27 countries that make up the European Union to follow a new set of guidelines if they want to keep their products on the EU shelves…

Spotlight on Sun Protection in the USA from In-Cosmetics: part 1

Spotlight on Sun Protection in the USA from In-Cosmetics: part 1

When it comes to sunscreen, standards and regulation around the globe, there is no global harmonization. However, sunscreen is highly regulated in each country. Sunscreens are considered cosmetics, but fall under their own regulation categories. Each country has their own approved methods for testing efficacy; this includes approved UV filters, SPF ratings, and any label claims or warnings. Part 1 will provide an overview of the US regulations, presented by Anne-Gael Glaevic…

In-Cosmetics 2012 Preview

In-Cosmetics 2012 Preview

Right now, I’m on the plane to Barcelona reviewing the wealth of information that will be presented on April 17-19 at the In-Cosmetics conference. Here’s a preview of what’s in store at the largest global platform for cosmetics ingredients this year…

In-Cosmetics: Solar Beauty in Barcelona

In-Cosmetics: Solar Beauty in Barcelona

In just a few weeks, I’ll be traveling to Spain for the In-Cosmetics conference located in Barcelona on April 17-19. In-Cosmetics is the leading global business platform for personal care ingredients, and will be showcasing a diverse range of innovative ingredients and technologies in the cosmetics industry. Since Personal Care Truth focuses on educating our readers, I’ll be sharing what I learn at the conference through live posts on PCT during and after the conference.

ICMAD – Update: Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010

ICMAD – Update: Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010

Update on the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 from ICMAD

Personal Care Scoop Vol 10

Personal Care Scoop Vol 10

Searching for relevant content related to the personal care industry can be quite daunting, not to mention, time consuming. At Personal Care Truth, we’ve done the legwork for you.

Personal Care Scoop Vol 9

Personal Care Scoop Vol 9

Searching for relevant content related to the personal care industry can be quite daunting, not to mention, time consuming. At Personal Care Truth, we’ve done the legwork for you.

Statement by Kathleen Dezio, Spokeswoman On “The Story of Cosmetics”

Statement by Kathleen Dezio, Spokeswoman On “The Story of Cosmetics”

Statement by Kathleen Dezio, Spokeswoman On “The Story of Cosmetics”

Statement by Lezlee Westine President and CEO of the Personal Care Products Council

Statement by Lezlee Westine President and CEO of the Personal Care Products Council

Statement by Lezlee Westine President and CEO of the Personal Care Products Council in Response to the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 Introduced Today in Congress by Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Edward Markey (D-MA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)

Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010

Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010

Safe Cosmetics Act 2010

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