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FDA finally publishes transcript from cosmetic microbiological safety public meeting

At this time the link within the article itself to the FDA pdf is bad. This is the transcript's correct link :…Continue

Tags: safety, cosmetic, microbiology, FDA

Started May 22

Good synopsis of 3/27/12 Congressional hearing—Examining the Current State of Cosmetics
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From Inside Cosmecueticals newsletter today. Can anyone please…Continue

Tags: FDA, Congress, legislation

Started this discussion. Last reply by Katherine Corkill Apr 20.

Proposed budget calls for cosmetic manufacturers to pay annual fee to the FDA
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The FDA is trying to sneak this in.  The annual fee.  Knew something would be tried to sneak this is. Cross-posted to Fb, Twitter and a few others.…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by dM, CEO Feb 22.

FDA to Host Free Webinar About Reporting Cosmetic Issues
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Possibly some good insights on the process involved, especially as it's coming from the horses mouth, so to speak.  This notice will be cross posted on a few other forums and boards. …Continue

Tags: cosmetics, FDA, safety, regulations

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Humphrey Jan 18.

 

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FDA finally publishes transcript from cosmetic microbiological safety public meeting

At this time the link within the article itself to the FDA pdf is bad. This is the transcript's correct link :http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Cosmetics/NewsEvents/UCM302283.pdf FDA finally publishes transcript…See More
May 22
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S.L Meyer replied to the discussion 'What Does More Private Label Mean For You?'
"Here's the link to Private Label Magazine. I read through it every month or so to catch up on what's out there. Even though it's sometimes light on the personal care/bath & body market, it does get into it.  And I personally…"
May 4
S.L Meyer replied to the discussion 'Natural Peach Fragrance...'
"Yes.  Many fragrance components can be fractionated, distilled, centrafuged, Super Critical CO2, water, steam, alcohol, other solvents and oil extracted out.  The keytones, flavinoids and many other components that can make a…"
May 1
S.L Meyer replied to the discussion 'Making Mom’s Day Special with The Gift of Handmade'
"These 2 links are for our Roses, Wine & Chocolate  and Le Chocolat Gift Sampler Sets.  An adorable fusia or chocolate colored vinyl bag box that's filled to the brim with samples of our Limited…"
May 1
S.L Meyer replied to the discussion 'Be Cruelty Free Petition Launched by Lush Cosmetics and Animal Rights Organizations'
"Well dM, you did it again.  For about 3 years, I've had a nagging feeling about this animal testing issue, but couldn't quite put my finger on just what it was that bothered me. Then in the last few weeks, between…"
Apr 30
Katherine Corkill replied to the discussion 'Good synopsis of 3/27/12 Congressional hearing—Examining the Current State of Cosmetics'
"Very Good....lovin' it.  Thanks for being a stand up gal and taking Stacy to task.  It is what it is, just sometimes, Stacy definitely speaks before she thinks it through.  She has been called out more than once by others…"
Apr 20
S.L Meyer replied to the discussion 'Good synopsis of 3/27/12 Congressional hearing—Examining the Current State of Cosmetics'
"I got more info and yours is really the best.  Now here's a laugh. I tweeted about this article. I got a tweet back.  I'll post it all here. For those who don't know, I'm @botanicabasics  and Stacy Malkin is…"
Apr 19
Katherine Corkill replied to the discussion 'Good synopsis of 3/27/12 Congressional hearing—Examining the Current State of Cosmetics'
"UPDATE:  These links were provided to me by a scientist friend when I posed this question.  Although this was a very long time ago, I guess Stacy Malkin found it prudent to get down in the mud in order to try and discredit the…"
Apr 19
S.L Meyer posted a discussion

Good synopsis of 3/27/12 Congressional hearing—Examining the Current State of Cosmetics

From Inside Cosmecueticals newsletter today. Can anyone please enlighten me as to WHAT (or WHO) in the world Stacey Malkin was refering to in her statement? "Although she did not testify at the hearing, Stacy Malkan, co-founder of Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, told Inside Cosmeceuticals: “PCPC is not doing the cosmetics industry any favors by trotting out former…See More
Apr 19
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S.L Meyer replied to the discussion 'Potassium Hydroxide in Body Butter??'
"Like the other responder said, it could be a pH adjuster.  Without the full ingredient deck, it's hard to say exactly why something may have been used.  It could be: adjusting the pH because they have a carbomer or an acrylates/C10-30…"
Mar 30
S.L Meyer replied to the discussion 'Natural substitutes for Cetearth20 & Propylene Glycol?'
"If I read this correctly, the company making this for you is outside the US. The company is adjusting a formula already known to them or in their stock formulas for you. You are unsure how they are using the original ingredients you asked…"
Mar 28
S.L Meyer replied to the discussion 'Natural substitutes for Cetearth20 & Propylene Glycol?'
"There is a naturally derived propanediol now.  It serves almost the same functions as propylene glycol. Trade name is Zemea, it's made by DuPontTate & Lyle. I don't know what size quantities you need, but if it's in the…"
Mar 27
S.L Meyer replied to the discussion 'Request To Testify At Cosmetics Hearing'
"Hmmm, something fishy indeed.  It seems that those who will testify may have been invited. Going by the wording of Debbie May's blog update on this hearing, she was "invited to testify".  If the committee did do the witness…"
Mar 22
S.L Meyer replied to the discussion 'Request To Testify At Cosmetics Hearing'
"Okay dM, please correct me if I'm wrong, because it seems like every other week the rules get fubar. Is it or is it not a federal rule or law that Federal level hearings are supposed to have a 30 day notice to the public? Because…"
Mar 22
dM, CEO replied to the discussion 'Proposed budget calls for cosmetic manufacturers to pay annual fee to the FDA'
"While I cannot say for sure, I think these proposed user fees are in anticipation of passage of any new legislation. It's not something FDA can do on it's own. If no new legislation passes, nothing will come of this at this point.…"
Feb 22
Melissa Rivera replied to the discussion 'Proposed budget calls for cosmetic manufacturers to pay annual fee to the FDA'
"Thanks for posting..I will read.."
Feb 21

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