Cosmetics & The Law

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.

Category: Fair Labeling & Packaging

  • When Puffery Crosses the Line

    “Puffery,” or “seller’s puff,” is an exaggerated or over the top general promotional statement that a reasonable person would not take literally. For example, the claim that “Lilly’s Magic Lotion…

  • Cosmetics Industry Continuing to Face Slack Fill Challenges

    Recently, local California news channels reported a quarter million dollar settlement involving a store branded line of cosmetic products.  I do not generally name companies involved in such settlements (and…

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Cosmetics & The Law provides insights, tips, and problem-solving ideas to help cosmetics companies stay compliant with state and federal law and regulations.