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The Opposition: Problems with HR 5786

There are many natural and organic personal care companies that are opposing the proposed Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, and here are a few reasons why. ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in Articles, Business Issues, Formulation, Ingredients
ASA Challenges Omega-3 Claim for Eczema, Other Health Claims

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued a complaint challenging the claims made by Irish supplement manufacturer Paradox Omega Oils Ltd. for omega-3s. ...More
4 weeks ago
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Organic Monitor Hosting Natural Cosmetics Masterclass

Organic Monitor is hosting its first-ever Natural Cosmetics Masterclass in North America alongside HBA Global Expo 2010. The Masterclass has two interactive workshops designed for technical and business professionals in the beauty and personal care industry. ...More
4 weeks ago
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Film Follow-Up: Story of Cosmetics

July 21, 2010 was a busy day in the world of cosmetics. The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 was introduced and Stacy Malkan and Annie Leonard released their film, “The Story of Cosmetics". ...More
5 weeks ago
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Part II:Is Patenting Food Ingredients in Cosmetics Obvious?

Sometimes, inventors try to claim what others may view as obvious and therefore not patentable. Nonetheless, patents continue to be granted. Why? And what can be done when faced with a patent claiming what may be an obvious invention? ...More
5 weeks ago
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Part I: Is Patenting Food Ingredients in Cosmetics Obvious?

Sometimes, inventors try to claim what others may view as obvious and therefore not patentable. Nonetheless, patents continue to be granted. Why? And what can be done when faced with a patent claiming what may be an obvious invention? ...More
August 2, 2010
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Eco Group Files Lawsuit Against FDA for Toxic Chemicals in Soap

On Tuesday, July 27, 2010, environmental group National Resources Defense Council filed a lawsuit against FDA and Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for failing to regulate toxic chemicals in antimicrobial soap. ...More
July 30, 2010
Posted in News, Business Issues, Ingredients
The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010

July 21, 2010, marked an important day in cosmetic history. Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) introduced the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 (H.R.5786). ...More
July 26, 2010
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Movie Alert: The Story of Cosmetics

July 21, 2010 marks the long-awaited debut of Annie Leonard’s documentary film, “The Story of Cosmetics”, an in-depth look at the cosmetics industry and their habitual use of toxic chemicals that lead to health issues. ...More
July 21, 2010
Posted in News, Business Issues, Formulation, Ingredients
Small Particles, Big Business: Nanotechnology for Personal Care

Beauty manufacturers’ answers to consumers’ youthful pleas are getting “smaller”, well the particles are. Small particles are becoming big business as the use of nanotechnology grows, according to an analysis published by IP Solutions called, “Can Nanotech Unlock the ...More
July 14, 2010
Posted in News, Formulation, Ingredients

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