Sephora makes transparency history with chemicals policy
Sephora has become the first major beauty retailer to release a publicly available chemicals policy, according to a report published by the Environmental Defense Fund. The LVMH-owned specialty retailer’s policy aims to ‘strengthen ingredient safety and transparency’,...
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US CBD sales predicted to grow 706 percent to US$5 billion this year
A report compiled by Brightfield is predicting meteoric growth for the US CBD market this year. US CBD sales are expected to grow 706 percent year-on-year to reach US$5 billion by 2019’s close, per the report, reaching sales of US$23.7 billion by 2023 – a CAGR of 107...
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Green Growth Brands strikes deal with American Eagle to sell CBD-beauty line
Green Growth Brands has announced that it has received a purchase order from American Eagle Outfitters. Under the deal, a line developed exclusively for the American apparel and lifestyle chain by Green Growth Brands will be stocked in nearly 500 American Eagle stores...
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Triclosan linked to osteoporosis in women
Triclosan has long been the cause of controversy, with several countries branding it a ‘toxic substance’ but a new study suggests that the anti-bacterial agent commonly found in soaps and toothpaste could be linked to osteoporosis in women, according to a report...
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New York braces for CBD ban
Retailers throughout New York are preparing to pull CBD-based food, drinks and supplements from their shelves as a city-wide ban on edibles containing the popular ingredient is poised to come into force, according to a report published by the New York Post. The ban...
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Martha Stewart to step into CBD with Canopy Growth
Martha Stewart is working with Canopy Growth to develop a line of CBD-based products, including cosmetics and body care, according to a report published by Bloomberg. “We’re working in animal care, we’re working in cosmetics, body care. I’ve been experimenting a...
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The Estee Lauder Companies collaborates with Cruelty Free International to end animal testing
The Estee Lauder Companies and Cruelty Free International have announced a new collaboration with a view to ending animal testing for cosmetics once and for all. The US prestige beauty giant will support the animal rights advocate’s efforts to encourage leaders to...
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Consumers warned to steer clear as asbestos found AGAIN in Claire’s Stores make-up
The US Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers to avoid using make-up purchased from Claire’s Stores and Beauty Plus Global after tests revealed asbestos to be present in the retailers’ own-brand cosmetics kits, according to a report published by CBS news. A...
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California Senate takes fragrance transparency to a new level
California’s Senate has ramped up the fragrance transparency drive, passing a bill which will force greater disclosure of fragrance ingredients in cosmetics, according to a report published by Chemical Watch. The Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act, 2019...
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Could California be set to greenlight CBD in food and beauty products?
California could soon reverse its ban on the addition of CBD to food, drinks and cosmetics, according to a report published by JD Supra. Assembly Bill 228 proposes to lift any restrictions on industrial hemp or cannabinoids – in direct opposition to an FDA ruling that...
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