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    Category: Cosmetic Regulations

    Fragrance Loophole Fears Are Unfounded

    A common claim I see about cosmetics and fragrances in particular is that there is a “fragrance loophole” that allows cosmetic companies to fill their…

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    Perry44 September 27, 2018

    What is an active ingredient in cosmetics

    I was recently asked this question by a reader, what is an active ingredient? You hear this term a lot in cosmetic marketing. And according…

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    Perry44 December 15, 2016

    Natural Colors in Cosmetics

    Many consumers desire natural cosmetics. While some countries, including the US and EU, have natural colors in their positive lists these color leave a lot…

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    Kellydobos August 29, 2016

    SDS Guide for Cosmetic Chemists

    There are a few standardization organizations that you’ll come across in the personal care industry; two that you may see are referred to as ISO…

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    Valerie Patton February 18, 2015

    Misconceptions about cosmetic animal testing

    I read this heartfelt article in the Edmonton Journal encouraging the Canadian government to ban animal testing of cosmetics.  It’s a laudable goal and something…

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    Perry44 February 16, 2015

    Cosmetic formula VOC restrictions - are your products legal?

    Environmental rules are often strange. Here is a story where L’Oreal was fined over $160,000 for selling a product that contained 55% volatile organic compounds…

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    Perry44 February 9, 2015

    Don’t turn your cosmetic into a drug

    Contrary to what you read on the Internet, the cosmetics industry in the US is regulated.  It is regulated by the FDA and they do…

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    Perry44 January 28, 2015

    Cosmetic Warning Labels that Make Sense

    I read this article about French lavender farmers who are outraged by EU regulations that will require manufacturers who use lavender oil to put a…

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    Perry44 October 20, 2014

    How to Label Cosmetic Products

    My first experience with cosmetic labeling came in college when I turned over the bottle of a shampoo and looked at the ingredient list. It…

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    Perry44 April 29, 2014

    Why you need to substantiate your cosmetic claims

    Often, the cosmetic industry is accused of lying to consumers.  About half of the time the people making the accusations are wrong.  No, the cosmetic…

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    Perry44 January 10, 2014

    China Regulators lower Pb/As levels in cosmetics

    This is a press release out of China from the Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service (CIRS). Should be helpful for cosmetic formulators who are creating…

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    Perry44 January 25, 2013

    New EU Cosmetics Regulations - A Quick Guide for Busy Formulators

    This is a guest post by UK cosmetic chemist Colin Sanders. You can read more from Colin on his excellent blog at Colins Beauty Pages.…

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    Perry44 March 8, 2012

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