
GlycoBioSciences launches patent infringement suit against L’Oréal’s Vichy Laboratiories
GlycoBioSciences has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the District of Columbia District Court charging L’Oréal-owned Vichy Laboratories with violating two patents related to formulations of polymer, according to a report published by Bloomberg Law.

P&G faces further class action lawsuit over benzene in aerosols
Procter & Gamble is set to face yet another class action lawsuit over the discovery of benzene in a series of aerosol-based products, according to a report published by Classaction.org.

Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances acquires Innovative Fragrances Inc
Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances has announced the acquisition of Innovative Fragrances Inc.

Class Action states CoverGirl TruBlend Pressed Powder contains unsafe levels of ‘Forever Chemicals’
lass action claims that Coty-owned CoverGirl’s TruBlend Pressed Powder contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – sometimes known as Forever Chemicals’ – and is therefore unsafe for use.

Rodan + Fields to pay out US$38 million to settle Lash Boost suits
Rodan + Fields has offered to pay US$38 million in order to settle a series of class action lawsuits surrounding its Lash Boost product.

Unilever recalls Suave deodorants after benzene detected
Unilever has announced a voluntarily recall of two Suave 24-hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirants after an internal review showed slightly elevated levels of benzene in some product samples.

EWG applauds Biden’s FDA budget
The Environmental Working Group has issued a statement applauding President Joe Biden for making the safety of chemicals in food and cosmetics a priority for the Food and Drug Administration’s budget for fiscal 2023.

Cresco Labs set to acquire Columbia Care Inc to become the top US cannabis producer
Cresco Labs is set to become the biggest cannabis producer in the US with the acquisition of rival Columbia Care Inc in a US$2 billion deal – one of the biggest in the industry, according to Reuters.

Biotherm commits to ‘Blue Beauty’ strategy
L’Oréal-owned Biotherm has announced that it is dedicating itself to Blue Beauty, which it defines as ‘beauty that comes from water and gives back to it’.

Prose teams up with Breezometer to combat pollutants that kill hair
Custom hair care brand Prose has teamed up with BreezoMeter in order to collect data about micro-local pollution levels that impact an individual’s hair and scalp.
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