by Jenn Porter | Nov 12, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Natural Health Products, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory
Animal testing is, quite possibly, one of the most controversial and widely debated ethical issues in the cosmetic, personal care and healthcare industries. It is an issue that has gained an immense amount of traction in recent years, and rightly so, with numerous...
by Jenn Porter | Oct 22, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Natural Health Products, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory
While the general public is largely aware of the harmful effects ultraviolet (UV) light can have on our bodies, as well as the basic measures that should be taken to protect ourselves against such effects, the dangers surrounding blue light seem to go relatively left...
by Jenn Porter | Sep 12, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory, Uncategorized
Currently, the Canadian Natural Health Products Ingredients Database (NHPID) lists Titanium dioxide (TiO2) as an opacifying agent and color additive for topical use, but is NOT permitted in sunscreens for these uses. However, according to Cosmetics Alliance Canada,...
by Jenn Porter | Sep 4, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Natural Health Products, Research/Science/Technology
On July 1st, 2019, the full Canadian prohibition on Microbeads in Toiletries came into effect for cosmetic products as well as natural and non-prescription products. As a result, regulatory officials may be kickstarting an enforcement program to ensure companies are...
by Jenn Porter | Aug 30, 2019 | Cosmetics, U.S. Regulatory
California’s Senate has recently approved a bill to require cosmetic manufacturers to disclose fragrances or flavours of concern on their label. The Fragrance and Flavour Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2019 is calling for expanding the disclosure requirements...
by Jenn Porter | Jul 9, 2019 | Cosmetics, European Regulatory, Medical Devices, Research/Science/Technology
Intentionally Added Microplastics: Microplastics are manufactured and used in many products on the European market. These ‘intentional’ uses of microplastics are the focus of the proposed restrictions. The potential posed environmental and human health risks of...
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