Natural Cosmetics Act to set legal definition of ‘natural’
On November 5, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney from New York State and Representative Grace Meng, also from New York State, introduced the Natural Cosmetics Act.The...
Are There Still Beauty Brands Testing on Animals?
Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photo: Getty Images Forty-two countries and ten American states have laws in place that ban or limit cosmetics animal testing, but...
Phenoxyethanol in Cosmetics: Is it Safe?
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative used in many cosmetics and personal care products. You may have a cabinet full of products containing this ingredient in your...
‘Gluten-Free’ Means What It Says
Image Español Not long ago, gluten-free foods on the grocery shelves could be hard to find. Not so much, now. The U.S. Food and Drug...
How to Stay Compliant when Importing Perfume and Makeup Products into China
They are considered cosmetic products in China because they meet the definition of cosmetic according to the overarching Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation...
upcycling in beauty & personal care
Author: The Upcycled Beauty Company Upcycling, or the process of transforming discarded or waste materials into higher-value products, has gained substantial traction...
FDA Publishes Draft Guidance on Cosmetic Product Facility Registration and Cosmetic Product Listing
On August 7, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published Draft Guidance for Industry: Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products (the...
Part 3 in MoCRA Series: FDA Guidance on Cosmetic Product Listings | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is is the most significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics since the Federal Food, Drug, and...
The beauty market in 2023: New industry trends
In 2022, the beauty market—defined as skincare, fragrance, makeup, and haircare—generated approximately $430 billion in revenue. Today, beauty is on an upward trajectory across all...
Why You Should Care About Vegan Beauty
Once perceived as health-conscious people by some, and very, very picky eaters by others, vegans are trending.The Economist declared 2019 as the year of the...