USA cosmetics

New York Takes Bold Action on 1,4-Dioxane in Personal Care Products

On September 24, 2024, New York took a pioneering step: It became the first state in the U.S. to adopt regulations reducing the presence of 1,4-dioxane, a synthetic chemical linked to health risks, in household and personal care products, including cosmetics. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that these regulations are designed to protect […]

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US Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act

On 29 December 2022, the US President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 (https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulations/news/22618319/us-housesenate-president-biden-pass-2023-consolidation-act-pcpc-applauds-cosmetic-inclusion ) , which included the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA), a long-awaited reform of the US cosmetics regulation. MOCRA amends Chapter VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Below is a summary

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What you need to know when making cosmetic claims in the USA

Cosmetic claims represent an important part of cosmetic product labelling. They are a great marketing tool as they persuade consumers into choosing a certain product from a sea of many similar products. Therefore, it is crucial that the beauty brands use claims that are honest, truthful, sufficiently substantiated and appropriate for cosmetic products. Different countries

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