On November 26, 2014, the Sunscreen Innovation Act (S. 2141) was approved by President Obama and became law. The Sunscreen Innovation Act is intended to streamline the process by which the FDA will review new sunscreen ingredients. The following is a summary of some of the key features of the Act: Any person may request … Continue reading Sunscreen Innovation Act Approved by President Obama
Month: November 2014
“Unscented” Cosmetic Claims Don’t Pass “the Smell Test”
A putative class action lawsuit was filed early last week against Church & Dwight, Proctor & Gamble, Revlon, Dial Corporation, and Henkel Corporation, for allegedly misleading consumers by labeling their respective deodorants as "unscented," when, per the complaint, they products all have "a noticeable and unmistakable scent." The plaintiff seeks to represent a nationwide class … Continue reading “Unscented” Cosmetic Claims Don’t Pass “the Smell Test”
Protecting Your Brand Requires Zealous Policing of Your Marks—Not Just Registration
Having a federally registered mark does not mean your brand is safe from potential infringers. Instead, protecting your brand requires zealous policing of your marks. As an example, in September, a European cosmetics company, Kroma EU, filed a trademark infringement suit in Florida against the Kardashian sisters alleging they began marketing a competing makeup line, … Continue reading Protecting Your Brand Requires Zealous Policing of Your Marks—Not Just Registration
Class Certified in “Organic” Cosmetic Lawsuit Against The Hain Celestial Group
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. has faced a number of lawsuits challenging the labeling and advertising of its various brands. In fact, since 2008, Hain has faced at least seven putative class actions as well as one action by a competitor. The suits have challenged the company's use of “organic,” “natural,” “pure & natural,” “100% vegetarian,” … Continue reading Class Certified in “Organic” Cosmetic Lawsuit Against The Hain Celestial Group
J&J Escapes Class Action over “Restores Enamel” Claims– & FDCA Prevails
On November 4, 2014, a New York federal judge granted J&J's motion to dismiss a putative class action lawsuit which accused J&J of using false and misleading labeling to market its Listerine mouthwash. In J&J's motion, it argued that the claims were preempted by the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act (FD&C Act). In the … Continue reading J&J Escapes Class Action over “Restores Enamel” Claims– & FDCA Prevails
Campaigns for Safer Cosmetics — A Glance at EU and U.S. Laws
Over the coming months, I will present elements of the new EU Regulation 1223/2009 (Cosmetics Regulation) with a discussion of differences between the U.S. and E.U. rules. This first installment pertains to prohibited substances and provides a glance at some recently enacted or pending legislation pertaining to chemicals. The EU Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC) bans or restricts over … Continue reading Campaigns for Safer Cosmetics — A Glance at EU and U.S. Laws
Cosmetics & The Law 