Cosmetic Ingredient Review Marks 50 Years Emphasizing Independence, Transparency Bart Heldreth, Cosmetic Ingredient Review executive director, reflects on the accomplishments of its expert safety panel, which has published safety assessments for more than 7,000 ingredients since…

Celebrating 50 years of CIR!!

Cosmetic Ingredient Review Marks 50 Years Emphasizing Independence, Transparency

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IFRA and Cosmetics Europe Push Back on Omnibus VI Misinformation IFRA President Alexander Mohr, Ph.D., noted that the volume of unfounded claims risks undermining both informed policymaking and public trust.

This discussion is an important reminder that good policy depends on good science and clear communication.

IFRA and Cosmetics Europe Push Back on Omnibus VI Misinformation
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This is an important one for cosmetic brands who may not realize oversight of testing labs is critical.

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EU beauty bodies warn of rising misinformation on cosmetics safety Industry bodies Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn of rising misinformation on EU cosmetics safety rules, urging support for Omnibus VI and stronger science‑based regulation.

EU beauty bodies warn of rising misinformation on cosmetics safety

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Four Validation Pillars Frame US FDA’s New Approach Methodologies For Rx And OTC Drugs Context of use, human biological relevance, technical characterization and fitness for purpose are the key elements in validating novel methods to replace animal testing, the FDA said in a new draft…

The US FDA continues opening the door wider to non‑animal testing. Acceptance will depend on whether a method is proven to be reliable, relevant to humans, and useful for a specific safety decision.

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CIR Postpones Prostaglandin Analogues Review After Europe’s SCCS Finds Them Unsafe Following a final 'unsafe' determination on prostaglandin analogues from the Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety, the Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety says it will review SCCS’s…

CIR Postpones Prostaglandin Analogues Review After Europe’s SCCS Issues Opinion

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Shiseido Develops AI-Based System to Assess Ingredient Biodegradability, Safety Information This development reflects the company’s goals to integrate digital transformation with research expertise.

Shiseido Develops AI-Based System to Assess Ingredient Biodegradability, Safety Information

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Taiwan Updates Documentation Requirements for the Use of Exosomes Derived from Human Cells in Cosmetics On February 2, 2026, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA), under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, announced a revision to the annex of the Documentation Required for Case-by-Case Review…

Taiwan Updates Documentation Requirements for the Use of Exosomes Derived from Human Cells in Cosmetics.

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Facial Skincare Adverse Event Atlas and Safety Signals From openFDA Cosmetic Reports: A Disproportionality Analysis - PubMed openFDA cosmetovigilance data can be leveraged to map facial-skincare adverse event patterns and prioritize plausible safety signals. Eye-area products showed especially strong ocular-related…

As cosmetovigilance tools evolve, we’re now able to analyze large‑scale adverse event (AE) data in ways that simply weren’t possible before. The recent paper by Sun et al. is a great example.

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A Miami woman was arrested for allegedly giving facial cosmetic injections without a license. Authorities cite illegal practice of healthcare and possession of prescription drugs. #MiamiNews #CosmeticSafety #UnlicensedPractice #HealthCareLaw #PublicSafety

A Miami woman was arrested for providing botox injections without a license, using unapproved products at a Brickell studio. She faces multiple charges, and authorities continue investigating.
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Clinique Collaborates with ACUVUE to Advance Eye Education Together, these brands are delivering an important message to consumers worldwide: eye comfort and self-expression can exist seamlessly.

Clinique Collaborates with ACUVUE to Advance Eye Education.

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International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety elects 2026 board The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) has elected its 2026 board officers reflecting its continued commitment to advancing approaches in animal-free cosmetics safety.

The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) has announced the election of its 2026 Board officers.

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Beauty Products: Real or Fake? 💄 Verify Cosmetics Retailers on RatingFacts.com. #BeautyHacks #SkincareRoutine #MakeupLover #AuthenticBeauty #CosmeticSafety #SafeBeauty #GlowUp #RatingFacts

Expert Says FDA Withdrawal of Talc-Asbestos Rule Leaves Consumers Vulnerable SW News spoke with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu about the implications for consumers.

Expert Says FDA Withdrawal of Talc-Asbestos Rule Leaves Consumers Vulnerable. #TalcSafety #AsbestosAwareness #CosmeticSafety #ConsumerProtection #HealthNews #FDA #CosmeticsRegulation #PublicHealth #ProductSafety #RegulatoryNews #MolecularMedicine #Immunology #ScientificResearch #HealthExperts…

L’Oréal on faster, animal-free allergen testing: Inside its one-hour probe L’Oréal scientists have developed a faster, more reliable method for identifying cosmetic ingredients that may cause allergic reactions, without animal testing. The creation of the new probe molecule…

L’Oréal on faster, animal-free allergen testing: Inside its one-hour probe

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Patients People as young as 15 have sought advice about botched botox and filler treatment, a charity has said.

Did you know that young Scots, some as young as 15, are dealing with botched cosmetic procedures? What’s your take on this trend? #CosmeticSafety

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Patients as young as 15 have reported botched cosmetic procedures, MSPs told | Perspective Media Advice Direct Scotland has backed the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill.People as young as 15 have sought advice ab ...

Should minors be allowed to undergo cosmetic procedures? The Scottish Government is proposing age restrictions to protect young patients. #CosmeticSafety

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FDA poised to kill proposal that would require asbestos testing for cosmetics RFK Jr signed order withdrawing rule that would mandate testing for the cancer-linked toxin in talc-based makeup The Food and Drug Administration is poised to kill a proposed rule that would require testing...

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EU Council’s Omnibus VI Stance Revives Risk-vs-Hazard Debate The Council of the European Union stakes out its position on the Omnibus VI package, one that adopts a more precautionary approach and puts industry on edge.

EU Council’s Omnibus VI Stance Revives Risk-vs-Hazard Debate

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PCPC To Push for MoCRA Implementation THe PCPC held its 2025 Science Symposium & Expo in Virginia on Oct. 28 and 29.

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) is prioritizing full implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act most notably—the establishment of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

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In Nabatiyeh, health authorities closed two beauty salons for unlicensed medical cosmetic procedures, supported by State Security. This crackdown aims to enforce compliance and ensure public health.

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Scientists and animal‑welfare advocates press committee for non‑animal test methods for cosmetics, household products Supporters of S.640 / H.989 told the committee the bills would require use of validated non‑animal test methods for cosmetics and household product safety assessments when alternatives exist; biomedical research exemptions and implementation details were discussed.

Massachusetts advocates are pushing for groundbreaking bills that would end animal testing in cosmetics and household products, promising faster and more reliable safety results.

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US beauty industry returns to Capitol Hill with focus on MoCRA, non-animal testing, tariffs, OTC reform The U.S. beauty industry, led by the Personal Care Products Council, is advocating for MoCRA implementation, non-animal testing methods, OTC reform, and tariff relief to enhance regulatory…

US beauty industry returns to Capitol Hill with focus on MoCRA, non-animal testing, tariffs, OTC reform

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Washington State Urges Early Industry Input on Lead Rule to Avoid 1ppm Limit Fallback The Washington Department of Ecology will begin collecting feedback for its rulemaking on lead limits for cosmetics under the Toxic Free Cosmetics Act early next year, and industry’s response…

Washington State Urges Early Industry Input on Lead Rule to Avoid 1ppm Limit Fallback

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U.S. Regulatory Update: How to Anticipate Cosmetic Ingredient Bans in the EU This article explains how cosmetic ingredients are restricted in the EU. It also offers strategies to help global product developers anticipate bans, plan reformulations and stay compliant with…

In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, staying ahead of ingredient bans and restrictions is essential.

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NIH organoid center to aid regulatory and industry acceptance of cruelty-free cosmetics testing The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is opening a “first of its kind” Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) center that will influence how beauty companies test products by providing standardized,…

As the cosmetics industry continues its shift toward more ethical and scientifically advanced safety testing, the NIH is launching the Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) Center.

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Courts Follow Science in California and EU to Give Cosmetics Win Opinion: K&L Gates' Natalie Rainer and Peter Coneski write that victories in California and the EU for the cosmetics industry provide hope that courts will prioritize rigorous scientific research in…

A Science-Based Win for Cosmetics in Court
Recent legal decisions in California and the EU have emphasize the importance of evaluating actual consumer risk rather than theoretical hazard.

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Latin names for food-based ingredients in cosmetics | Allergy UK | National Charity Allergy UK urges consumers to be vigilant

Are you aware of the food-based ingredients lurking in your cosmetics? They may be more common (and allergenic) than you think! #CosmeticSafety

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New research finds counterfeit cosmetics on Amazon, TikTok, Vinted & eBay With the growing popularity of new retail channels, counterfeit beauty products have become an increasingly significant issue in the beauty and personal care industry. Although fake cosmetic products…

Counterfeit cosmetic often pose real safety hazards and unfortunately its only become easier for unscrupulous companies to sell them.

New research finds counterfeit cosmetics on Amazon, TikTok, Vinted & eBay

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