France: new rules for advertising on cosmetics

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The ARPP (Autorité de régulation professionnelle de la publicité), the non governmental body in charge of enacting and enforcing the rules of self-discipline and ethics among advertising (...)

France: getting ready to display environmental information for cosmetic products

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In the wake of the "Grenelle Environnement" and its efforts for "greening" its economy, tax system and public policies, France is gradually going to impose environmental information for consumer (...)

Canada: antiperspirants reclassified as cosmetic products

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Health Canada confirmed last week that aluminum-based antiperspirants are now classified as cosmetic products in Canada. So far, antiperspirants were considered as drugs according to the (...)

A shop in the 10th district of Paris. The distribution of illegal products apparently occurs through Internet and in a hidden way in some points of sales.

The Paris City Council warns people about skin-whitening products

premiumbeautynews.com : 11/13/2009
An information and prevention campaign for African communities, has been launched by the Paris City Council to warn them against the use of some skin whitening products. The Paris City Council (...)

Cosmetics for babies: French authorities want a more accurate assessment

premiumbeautynews.com : 11/01/2009
After the media alert sparkled in France by an association of doctors, French authorities took stock of the control campaign on cosmetics for babies initiated a year ago. Positive outcome The (...)

Dr Cotte, SRC Consulting, Science & Regulatory Compliance

"It is necessary to rationalize raw materials in the catalogue”, Dr Sylvain-Romain Cotte, regulatory expert

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Dr Sylvain-Romain Cotte, founder and director of SRC Consulting, Science & Regulatory Compliance, advises and supports companies of the perfumes and cosmetics industry for the European (...)

Health Canada publishes new cosmetic ingredient hotlist

premiumbeautynews.com : 09/22/2009
The Canadian Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, a list of substances that are restricted and prohibited in cosmetic products marketed in Canada, was revised to take into consideration the latest (...)

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FDA study: lead level in lipsticks not a safety concern

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The FDA has developed a new highly sensitive testing method to analyze the total lead content in a broad selection of lipsticks sold in the U.S. The Agency found higher levels than in a 2007 (...)

REACH may require much more animals and funds than anticipated

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Scientists say that costs of the European Union’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical) legislation may escalate far beyond initial anticipations. (...)

SGS to certify compliance with the EFfCI’s GMP guidelines

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SGS has entered into a long-term partnership agreement with EFfCI to audit and certify the compliance of EFfCI members with the asociation’s GMP guidelines. The set of Good Manufacturing (...)

03/09/2010	Maesa Group designs new solid fragrance accessory for Hanae Mori
03/09/2010	Brazil raises tariffs on U.S. goods including cosmetics
03/09/2010	Brazil: double-digit growth forecasted for the next five years
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03/08/2010	Full house for MakeUp in Paris
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03/07/2010	Pibiplast: offensive strategy on make-up
03/06/2010	Mascara Plus: to handle growth
03/05/2010	An innovative two-in-one lip product wins WorldStar Award
03/05/2010	Colorado will not ban carcinogen substances in cosmetics

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Sandra Maguarian, Show Manager, MakeUp in Paris

Full house for MakeUp in Paris

Four months before its inauguration, more than thirty industrial partners have decided to participate in the first edition of MakeUp in Paris, say the organizers who are glad to have fully booked the event sooner than expected. “The world elite in cosmetic formulations, packaging and full service has chosen to fully participate (...)