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UK government bans animal testing of chemicals used exclusively as cosmetic ingredients

The announcement follows a High Court judge’s recent ruling that the Home Office’s interpretation of EU-originating legislation shouldn’t prevent the UK from having a policy prohibiting cosmetics testing on animals

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Target recalls nearly five million Threshold Candles over safety concerns

The US retailer is recalling the candles after customers reported that they have suffered lacerations and burns due to the glass jar cracking

UK government bans animal testing of chemicals used exclusively as cosmetic ingredients

The announcement follows a High Court judge’s recent ruling that the Home Office’s interpretation of EU-originating legislation shouldn’t prevent t...

Washington state signs Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

The legislation, which bans PFAS, lead, phthalates and formaldehyde-releasing agents addresses more chemicals of concern than any other state or fe...

Getting ahead of the curve with cosmetic ingredients

Our award-winning publications can guide your business in remaining compliant and adapting to consumer needs

Wild Cosmetics falls afoul of ASA for slating traditional deodorants in ad

The natural deodorant brand's YouTube video campaign claimed mainstream deodorants are linked to hormonal imbalances, itchiness and body odour

Bobbi Brown and Caroline Hirons named among British Beauty Council ambassadors

Sam McKnight, Mary Greenwell, Kathy Phillips, Marcia Kilgore and Ateh Jewel will also use their platforms to champion British beauty

The dos & don’ts of consumer trials

Dr Henry Brew, CEO of Here2Grow Cosmetics & Homecare Labs, discusses the different approaches of consumer trials

Are beauty companies doing enough to improve boardroom diversity?

New initiatives are challenging the status quo, but there is still much room for companies to build ethnic diversity and female leadership at the h...

UK government can reinstate policy ban on the animal testing of cosmetics, rules High Court judge

The ruling was made by Mr Justice Linden in the Judicial Review of the Home Office’s policy on animal testing in the UK

New UK bill cracks down on unfair practices in digital markets

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill will enable the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority to take swifter action against practices...

How much do consumers really know about eco claims in beauty? A study

Annika Lagut is the winner of the Cosmetics Business prize for the best essay on the 2022 SCS Diploma in Cosmetic Science course. This is an abridg...

L’Oréal turns off operations in Russia

Beauty giant has ceased trading from its standalone stores and counters, and pulled the plug on its e-commerce site in the country

Henkel sells off Russian business for €600 million

Augment Investments, Kismet Capital Group and Elbrus Services will be acquired by a group of local investors

How to avoid falling foul of advertising regulations when using beauty filters

Law firm Freeths explores the do’s and don’ts of using filters in beauty product promotions, the importance of transparency and what information is...

Bed Bath & Beyond files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The US retailer expressed ‘substantial doubts’ about its ability to continue at the start of the year

From dark circles to eye bags, here's how you prove eye care claims

Dermaclaim’s Alejandro Pérez Fernández, Lucía Fernández Gómez and David González Fernández discuss eye contour evaluation for cosmetic claims subst...