Amin Talati Wasserman, LLP helps cosmetic companies 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.
The old adage may be that “time flies when you’re having fun” but unfortunately, lately I have found that it just plain flies! I received an email earlier this week from my friend and mentor Gordon Greenwood of Maclaren Corlett LLP in Canada. He noticed I hadn't posted in a while, which isn't really like me, … Continue reading Count Down to CARB
I am excited to announce that I have been appointed Chair of the Joint Committee on Good Manufacturing Practices ("GMP") for Cosmetics for the Global Retailers and Manufacturers Alliance ("GRMA"). The GRMA was created by the global public health organization NSF International, Inc. and leaders from major retailers and manufacturers to develop consensus-based standards for dietary supplements, cosmetics/personal care … Continue reading Angela Diesch Appointed Chair of GRMA’s Joint Committee for the Joint Committee on Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics
On April 20, 2015, Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced the Personal Care Products Safety Act (S. 1014). This post provides a summary of keys sections of the proposed bill with a comparison to existing law. According to the press release issued by Senator Feinstein's office, the S. 1014 has the support of … Continue reading “Personal Care Products Safety Act” S. 1014: Proposed Legislation that will Have a Huge Impact on the Cosmetics Industry if Enacted
In person registration is closed, but in response to industry demand, we are making the conference available via webinar. So sign up today to join us next Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, 2015, at Looking Good in the Eyes of the Law: 2015 Cosmetics Compliance Seminar. This is a not to miss informative and interactive seminar specifically designed … Continue reading Join Us Via Webinar next week for Looking Good in The Eyes of the Law: 2015 Cosmetics Compliance Seminar
Traveling to and attending various conferences has prevented me from posting for a couple weeks. So although I have not had time to blog, there has been much to write about-- including the latest round of FDA Warning Letters. In February and March alone, the FDA has issued at least 5 Warning Letters challenging the drug claims … Continue reading More FDA Warning Letters: Strong Enforcement Continues in 2015
I am excited to announce a few changes to the agenda for our Looking Good in the Eyes of the Law seminar. Curt Valva of Aubrey Organics will be the MC for the seminar. In addition, Dr. Paula Johnson, Research Scientist and Lead of the California Safe Cosmetics Act Program will be a presenter. A … Continue reading Register Now! Looking Good in the Eyes of the Law — Updated Agenda
According to ChemLinked reporter, Angelita Hu, China is making an effort to develop regulatory protocols and standards which match the technical and supervisory capacity of the cosmetic industry, by revising the 2007 Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics. To date the proposed revisions are seen as the most significant progress made in amending the standard since the release of … Continue reading Changes Coming to Chinese Cosmetics Regulatory Regime
On January 9, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Derma Pen, LLC, claiming the company's micro-needle dermabrasion device is an adulterated and misbranded Class 1 medical device and challenging the marketing of the company's line of "cosmeceuticals" as misbranded drugs. FDA asserts that the automated micro-needling device, which uses a stamping action to … Continue reading FDA Warning Letter: Needling Device Exceeds Dermabrasion Exemption
Although regulatory actions regarding cosmetics products generally involve the finished product cosmetics manufacturer or marketer, scrutiny in other industries by the FDA, the FTC, and the National Advertising Division ("NAD") against suppliers provides a valuable warning. In particular, although a supplier is generally not the entity advertising directly to the consumer purchasing a cosmetics product, recent regulatory actions show that … Continue reading Claim Substantiation– Who’s Responsibility is it?
Are you ready? It is time to comply with the California Air Resources Board’s ("CARB") new reporting requirements-- The 2013 Consumer & Commercial Products Survey. All companies selling "chemically formulated consumer and commercial products in or into California MUST report their 2013 sales and formulation data. Under California law, CARB is authorized by law to … Continue reading Are You Ready? It’s Time to Comply with the California Air Resources Board’s New Reporting Requirements
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