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New Organic National Standard Adopted

Because spas and spa suppliers are becoming more and more concerned with determining true organic products, it is important to know that a new "Made with Organic Personal Care Products" label has been adoped as an American National Standard.

Congress Presented with Psoriasis Legislation

The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Research Cure and Care Act (PPARCCA) of 2009 (H.R. 930) has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Justifying Skin Care Claims

Product claims sell skin care, yet increasingly savvy consumers are questioning whether these claims really stand up to scrutiny. What are the challenges facing beauty brands in making claims in various markets?

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Natural vs. Organic

Knowing the difference between natural and organic can help you determine what's best for your clients.

FDA Issues Health Warning on Use of Topical Anesthetics

Ignited by global growth in the use of topical anesthetics for cosmetic procedures, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a health warning after a study concluded that the drug lidocaine carries risks.

Two Join the PCPC's Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel

The Personal Care Products Council has announced the appointment of two new members to the Cosmetic Ingredients Review (CIR) Expert Panel.

Green Aspects of the Beauty Industry Strengthened in 2008

The year has seen the strengthening of all things green in both the political and public consciousness. However, how is the cosmetics industry reacting to these shifting ideals and principles?

Panel Urges FDA to Revise Sunscreen Standards

A panel organized by the Citizens for Sun Protection recently convened to put pressure on the FDA to adopt new sunscreen standards.

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FDA Investigates Consumer Knowledge of Dermal Fillers' Safety

Consumers may not be fully informed of the potential dangers of wrinkle injections, according to an FDA panel.

Potential Issues That May Affect Spa Industry

PBA's director of government affairs outlines upcoming congressional issues that will affect the spa industry.

Products Incorrectly Labeled as Cosmetics Scrutinized by the FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published fresh warning letters to tackle the problem of companies that incorrectly market their products as cosmetics.

Europe Harmonizes Organic Cosmetic Regulation

Europe has harmonized organic personal care standards with the launch of the European Cosmetics Standards Working Group's Cosmetics Organic Standard.

FDA Funds Safety Monitoring and Expects Hydroquinone Monograph

The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) recently received $66.8 million in funding out of the $150 million allocated for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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TSA to Relax Regulations on Cosmetic Liquid Container Sizes

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it will liberalize regulations that limit the size of cosmetic liquids to containers of 3 oz. or smaller on flights.

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SCCP Re-evaluates Toluene and Benzophenone-3

The European Commission (EC) is requesting opinions from its Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) on benzophenone-3 and toluene.

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PCPC Responds to Phthalates in Baby Care

The Personal Care Product Council (PCPC) has released a statement on phthalate exposure in baby care products.

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California Governor Signs Green Chemistry Bills

State regulators given broad authority to evaluate and ban potentially harmful industrial chemicals; state department charged with developing program to identify chemicals of concern and analyze alternatives by 2011.

Day Spa Owner Testifies Before Congress

Day spa owner Patricia Owen testifies about the importance of health care changes for small businesses.