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USA: A step forward towards the end of cosmetic testing on animals?

USA: A step forward towards the end of cosmetic testing on animals?

Representative Jim Moran, Northern Virginia Democrat, has introduced a Bill that would prohibit animal testing in the U.S. cosmetics...

Fragrance allergens: the measures proposed by the EU Commission

Fragrance allergens: the measures proposed by the EU Commission

The European Commission has published its proposed measures related to potential fragrance allergens. A public consultation has been...

Japan and the USA under pressure to end animal testing for cosmetics

Japan and the USA under pressure to end animal testing for cosmetics

Cruelty Free International and The Body Shop have presented a petition containing one million signatures to the Japanese Minister of...

Sao Paulo to ban animal testing for cosmetics

Sao Paulo to ban animal testing for cosmetics

The State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, has just passed a law banning animal experiments in the cosmetics sector. Violations of the law can be...

No more methylisothiazolinone in leave-on cosmetics

No more methylisothiazolinone in leave-on cosmetics

Following discussions with the European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD), Cosmetics Europe recommends that the use of...

France: about 500,000 tons of nanomaterials placed on the market

France: about 500,000 tons of nanomaterials placed on the market

Substances intended for use in the formulation of cosmetics come in the top three of nanomaterials placed on the French market in 2012....

Animal testing: Asia shows growing interest for alternatives

Animal testing: Asia shows growing interest for alternatives

The full ban on animal tests performed for the development of cosmetic products, which was enacted in Europe last March, has led many...

The hassle of importing cosmetics into China

The hassle of importing cosmetics into China

Chinese importation rules for cosmetics are known for their complexity, in particular because the regulatory framework is constantly...

Fragrance allergens: Is the "worst case scenario" away?

Fragrance allergens: Is the "worst case scenario" away?

Since the publication by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), a scientific body advising the European Commission, of an...

European Commission plans to restrict the use of MCI and MI

European Commission plans to restrict the use of MCI and MI

The European Commission envisages restricting the use of methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI). The use of...

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Fragrances: Key takeaways from the 2023 edition of SIMPPAR

Fragrances: Key takeaways from the 2023 edition of SIMPPAR

Held on May 31 - June 01, the latest edition of SIMPPAR (the International Exhibition of Raw Materials for Perfumery), closed its doors...

BASF’s new plant-based alternative for hair repair and protection:...

BASF's new plant-based alternative for hair repair and protection: Kerasylium

Pollution, lifestyle and styling routines - human hair is exposed to a wide range of stressors. To maintain its resistance and...

Cosmetic Ingredients - March 2023

Cosmetic Ingredients - March 2023

The quest for “in-and-out” beauty is gradually gaining ground in Europe, North America, and Brazil. This form of holistic beauty is meant...

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