New York becomes third U.S. state to ban cosmetics products containing mercury
New York has become the third U.S. state to ban cosmetics products containing mercury, according to a report by the NY Post.
US FDA moves to regulate CBD-based products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking new powers from Congress to regulate the CBD industry, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal.
Sephora beefs up hair wellness offer with Nutrafol debut
Nutrafol has announced that it has partnered with Sephora US and its hair health supplements and hair care products will hit the LVMH-owned retailer’s website at the end of this month and reach physical shelves from late February.
Bayer and Beiersdorf settle Coppertone case for US$2.3 million
Bayer and Beiersdorf have settled a class action lawsuit brought against the Coppertone sun care brand, according to a court notice issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
US cosmetics regulatory update signed into law
President Biden has signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 into law, according to a report published by the National Law Review. The legislation includes the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MOCRA) of 2022, amending Chapter IV of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
New York goes cruelty free
The Governor of the State of New York, Kathy Hochul has signed the New York Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act, prohibiting the sale of cosmetics newly tested on animals in the region, effective immediately.
Unilever cleared in formaldehyde suit
A Chicago-based federal judge has found in favor of Unilever in a suit that alleged that the manufacturer’s TRESemme range contained a formaldehyde-releasing preservative that was not disclosed on the front of the bottle, according to a report published by the Courthouse News Service.
Californian court slaps Avon with US$10.3 million punitive damages in talc suit
Avon has become the latest cosmetics firm to face a jury trial over the presence of asbestos in its talc-based products. The direct sales firm was ordered to pay US$10.3 million in punitive damages to a plaintiff who developed cancer after using talc-based powders sold by the beauty brand, according to a report published by Bloomberg.
Ingredients in 2022 – the price is right
The supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic showed no signs of abating in early 2022. If anything, it got worse as inflation rose, leading to price rises across the board.
Procter & Gamble settles benzene class action for US$8 million
Procter & Gamble has settled a class action suit for US$8 million dollars, according to a report published by Top Class Actions. The US FMCG manufacturer stood charged with selling aerosol products contaminated with benzene.
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