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Stay looking good in the eyes of the law! Cosmetics & The Law provides cosmetic industry professionals with valuable tips, thoughts, and problem-solving ideas on the business and law of cosmetics with an emphasis on the legal issues facing the industry. Our goal is to help industry professionals help their companies, big and small, to prevent or minimize legal risks and to stay apprised of the legal issues affecting the cosmetic industry.
Under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, cosmetic products and ingredients do not need FDA pre-market approval, with the exception of color additives. As a result, FDA’s enforcement of the FDCA…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Just as California has its own way of regulating “organic” claims on cosmetics, it also has its own particular way of regulating, and allowing enforcement of, “Made in the USA” claims. …
To Register and learn more click here In this unique discussion, CosmeticDesign.com forum’s expert panel will explore how skin care trends are shaping up the future of hair care to…
Earlier this week, I saw a Twitter feed for a story published by The Associated Press called “The meaning of ‘organic’ hazy for nonfood items.” I decided it may be…
The post “When Puffery Crosses the Line” discussed the basic tenets of puffery, or seller’s puff, in cosmetic advertising. In addition to running the risk that advertising claims may fall…
Cosmetics & The Law provides insights, tips, and problem-solving ideas to help cosmetics companies stay compliant with state and federal law and regulations.
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