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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...

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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...

In Brief

Eurofins CRL is excited to announce the new addition of Cosmetic Stability and Package Compatibility testing

MSL Solution Providers launches new SDS subscription service

Visit Ithos at NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2023 - Booth 967

Cosmetagora | 10 - 11 January 2023 | Paris

Dermaclaim: Dermocosmetic efficacy testing. The most reliable results

NATRUE approval of FLAVEX's CO2 extracts

SCS Formulate 2022

SGS proderm webinar

Reduce microbial risk with an effective environmental monitoring program

Cosmetics Business Live 2022

MSL Solution Providers bolsters expertise with appointment of SDS Author

Here2Grow’s founders to present to trichologists and hair care specialists at networking workshop

Microbiological quality considerations in non-sterile drug manufacturing

Cosmetic Regulations 2017

At the edge of cosmetics

RMG holograms, the best solution for detecting counterfeit cosmetics

Dermaclaim closes the year 2022 with 157 projects completed and a turnover that doubles the expectations of the beginning of the year

Claims Support Seminar

BASF expands its regional non-organic raw materials COSMOS offering

European Commission revises definition for nano-materials and expands the list of banned nano-ingredients

World’s first vegan dehydrated culture media service launches

proDERM Academy: Claims Support for Cosmetic Products

Preservatives and environmental monitoring working together

Claiming for broader skin protection and multifunctional cosmetic products

Case study: Skin cleansing formulations development to meet trends and claims

The Challenges of the EU Cosmetic Regulation: Practical Advice for the Industry