Opinion Poll :: Should We Give Up Lipstick, Candy, Water or Listening to Skin Deep?
I’ve got a question for you. Should you give up lipstick, candy or water consumption first? It is a legitimate question based on the newest article from Skin Deep “I’ll take my lipstick unleaded, please” by Jane Houlihan. Below is a chart that takes a close look at the levels of lead (Pb) found by the FDA in lipsticks, the allowed [...]
The Household Product Labeling Act of 2009
If you manufacture, sell or distribute household cleaning products the new Household Product Labeling Act of 2009 will change the way labels must read. I have included the press release announcing the Household Product Labeling Act and important links to the EPA, FDA, USDA, FSIS, CPSC, OHSA, DOT, GSC and ISSA. Press Release from Rep. [...]
The Real Story On Lead In Cosmetics
Don’t Jump On The Lead Hysteria Bandwagon The Internet is filled with scares about lead in everything from childrens’ toys to cosmetics and candy. A few years ago, an environmental group filed a suit against chocolate manufacturers because their candy contained lead. Recently, the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics issued a press release saying that it [...]
Seller Beware of Product Claims
Don’t be tempted to make OTC claims on your cosmetics. My inbox has been full lately of miracle cures, blends, and products that will keep me safe from H1N1, colds and all the other flu bugs out there. Even if your essential oil blend or herbal extract is the next great cure for all that [...]
Decoding The California Safe Cosmetics Act
California, my home state, is the only state in the USA that has currently enacted laws around safe cosmetics. Some view it as progressive, others think it’s not up to the state to decide, and many don’t understand what exactly is going on in the world of cosmetic regulations and science altogether! According to the California Department of Public Health, “The primary purpose of the California Safe Cosmetics Program is to collect information on hazardous and potentially hazardous ingredients in cosmetic products sold in California and to make it available to the public.”
FDA Authority Over Cosmetics
The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetics marketed in the United States are the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act1 (FD&C Act) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act2 (FPLA).
