H.R. 4395 Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act of 2012

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic product manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic product and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious and unexpected cosmetic product adverse events, and for other purposes.

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

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…

Personal Care Truth’s Formal Statement for the Record

Personal Care Truth’s formal statement, for the record, in regards to the ‘Examining the Current State of Cosmetics’ Hearing, Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

Examining the Current State of Cosmetics Hearing – Update

Let your voice be heard by contacting the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health.

Personal Care Truth Creates Interactive Forum in Response to Reader Demand

Personal Care Truth, a group of independent cosmetic business owners who represent the interests of the cosmetics industry as a whole, has created an interactive forum for its readers in order to provide an outlet for discussion on regulations, legislation and other areas of interest on cosmetics and the personal care products industry.

Legislation in New York

Pending legislation in New York that in one way or another may impact the cosmetic industry.

Speak Out About Massachusetts HO2361

Massachusetts public hearing with the Joint Committee on Public Health on HO2361 is scheduled for September 13, 2011.

Legislation Watching in California – A Full Time Job

In the state of California, there are a total of 5 bills that in one way or another either touch on cosmetics or work on topics that are closely related.

Safe Cosmetics and You

Curiosity was killing this cat. What are your thoughts?

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