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How to navigate the beauty industry as an independent brand

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ECHA opens consultation on PFAS restriction proposal

ECHA opens consultation on PFAS restriction proposal

The six-month consultation period closes 25 September 2023
Weleda calls on EU Commission to toughen soil health policy

Weleda calls on EU Commission to toughen soil health policy

An open letter has stated that, for the new policy to be effective, it must have robust requirements on the sustainable use of soil
From dark circles to eye bags, here's how you prove eye care claims

From dark circles to eye bags, here's how you prove eye care claims

Dermaclaim’s Alejandro Pérez Fernández, Lucía Fernández Gómez and David González Fernández discuss eye contour evaluation for cosmetic claims subst...
L’Oréal puts $100k towards dermatology research for skins of colour

L’Oréal puts $100k towards dermatology research for skins of colour

L’Oréal USA’s research grant to the Skin of Color Society will assist five early-career scientists to bridge the knowledge gap when it comes to peo...
Firmenich, Givaudan, IFF and Symrise under investigation by several antitrust agencies

Firmenich, Givaudan, IFF and Symrise under investigation by several antitrust agencies

The Swiss Competition Commission is among the agencies that suspect the fragrance giants of colluding to coordinate pricing policy; 'clients may ha...
Natural brands are putting pressure on Europe's microplastics ban: Here's why

Natural brands are putting pressure on Europe's microplastics ban: Here's why

Weleda led an open letter to the European Commission, pushing for a stronger, faster phase out – Jayn Sterland, Managing Director, Weleda UK, expla...
Are beauty companies doing enough to improve boardroom diversity?

Are beauty companies doing enough to improve boardroom diversity?

New initiatives are challenging the status quo, but there is still much room for companies to build ethnic diversity and female leadership at the h...
Kristin Ess and partner Maesa resolve legal dispute

Kristin Ess and partner Maesa resolve legal dispute

Celebrity hairstylist Ess filed a lawsuit in November 2022 alleging that Maesa deprived her of creative control and ownership of her brand
Kao launches mail-in service for testing babies’ skin

Kao launches mail-in service for testing babies’ skin

Babywell Check gives parents information about the barrier functions of their infants’ skin
How does the US' MoCRA regulatory reform affect you?

How does the US' MoCRA regulatory reform affect you?

Amendments have been made to Section VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Sharon Blinkoff, Senior Counsel at Locke Lord LLP, details the...
L’Oréal turns off operations in Russia

L’Oréal turns off operations in Russia

Beauty giant has ceased trading from its standalone stores and counters, and pulled the plug on its e-commerce site in the country
FDA recalls potentially contaminated Evolved By Nature hand soaps

FDA recalls potentially contaminated Evolved By Nature hand soaps

Several lots of the biotech brand’s hand soaps may contain pseudomonas, says US administration
Are beauty brands contributing to a ‘beewashing’ epidemic?

Are beauty brands contributing to a ‘beewashing’ epidemic?

Pollinator populations continue to decline with each passing year. What impact is the beauty industry having on these vital insects in 2023?
Organic beauty: Natrue and Organic Trade Board partner to raise awareness

Organic beauty: Natrue and Organic Trade Board partner to raise awareness

The associations aim to provide information for consumers on the benefits of organic cosmetics in an easy-to-digest way
Aesthetic-like cosmetic claims must be backed up, here's how

Aesthetic-like cosmetic claims must be backed up, here's how

Aesthetic medicine inspired cosmetics are tipped to be hot throughout 2023. But how can claims associated with this trend be substantiated?

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