Eileen Francis
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P&G Restores Volume Growth In Beauty, Grooming After Pricing Run
Procter & Gamble reports strong consumer spending in the US and Europe after a 3% increase in product pricing over the past year. Dragging on fiscal third-quarter results, sales of SK-II in China fell 30% for the January-March period, while lower incidence of cough and cold impacted Health Care performance.
MoCRA’s Adulteration Ambiguity And FDA’s New Cosmetic Recall Authority: Attorney Weighs In
The US FDA should use guidance or rulemaking to clarify MoCRA provisions related to adulteration, Amin Wasserman Gurnani attorney Angela Diesch suggested at the Independent Beauty Association’s Cosmetics Convergence Spring Symposium. Attendees also sought her take on whether the agency’s new recall authority is likely to spell an increase in cosmetic product recalls.
Beauty Packaging Producers: July Marks Registration Deadline With PRO In Three States
Companies considered producers of single-use packaging in Oregon, Colorado and California must register with Circular Action Alliance, the leading (and currently only) producer responsibility organization, by 1 July 2024 under new state recycling laws.
Fenty Cleanser Performance Claims Supported, But Influencer Videos Need Disclaimers – NAD
A National Advertising Division review of claims by LVMH-owned Fenty Skin determined makeup- and dirt-removal representations were substantiated by a study and subject questionnaire, but demo videos from paid endorsers must include disclosures about material connections in accordance with FTC guidelines.
MoCRA Stakeholders Reminded Registration Enforcement Begins 1 July: ‘Do Not Delay!’
The Independent Beauty Association urged stakeholders at its Cosmetic Convergence Symposium to take action to ensure they are meeting requirements of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act come 1 July, when FDA’s enforcement of the facility and product registration deadline begins. Presenters offered tips from companies that have already completed the process.
Cosmetics Industry Awaits FDA’s Allergen List While Working To Inform GMP Rulemaking
The Independent Beauty Association does not yet have insight into what ingredients will be listed in the US FDA’s proposed rulemaking for cosmetic allergen labeling – due by 29 June – but is optimistic the agency will consult industry when it comes to setting the compliance timeline. Meanwhile, industry stakeholders are pushing for international harmonization in the agency’s cosmetic GMPs rulemaking.