Use at Your Own Risk
12/29/2009 -
If it sounds too good to be true—it may be. Anti-aging products are being afforded some hefty claims with promises to reduce, eliminate and/or prevent in turnaround times that seem unrealistic.
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Drug, Cosmetic or Supplement? That is the Question
12/18/2009 -
By now, you’re probably familiar with the term nutricosmetics and the concept of “beauty from within”, but what is unfamiliar territory is the regulatory side of these beauty products—a cosmetic/dietary supplement combo.
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Labeling Organic? Think Again
11/20/2009 -
The National Organic Standards Board is requesting USDA apply the same policing to personal care labels claiming “organic” as they do for food because many consumers are getting confused in the sea of misuse as they peruse the personal care aisle.
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Best Foot Forward
11/17/2009 -
Putting your best foot forward in the beauty industry may translate into claims supported by clinical trials and, in turn, the consumer’s favor. But label claims may come under a new light as EU’s foot comes down to set some new regulations.
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Beauty Food: Puffery or False Advertising?
10/21/2009 -
FTC comparative advertising in beauty foods, but will protect only comparative advertising that is not literally false or ambiguous and does not have the tendency to deceive the buying public.
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Asian Cosmetics ‘Greening’ Up
10/13/2009 -
Among the many other benefits of going organic, distinction is definitely a plus for cosmetic companies with organic certification and the Asian market is tapping into this advantage.
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Smoke and Mirrors
10/01/2009 -
Companies should really tread lightly when making organic claims, as companies such as the Organic Consumers Association are pushing for FDA to set-up regulations for organic personal care products.
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