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Use of PFAS in cosmetics ‘widespread,’ new study finds

Scienmag

Credit: University of Notre Dame Many cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a potentially toxic class of chemicals linked to a number of serious health conditions, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame.

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Scientists Urge the FDA to Ban Red 3 Color Additive

XTalks

In the US, it’s against the law to use the carcinogenic color additive Red 3 in cosmetics, such as lipsticks or blush or topicals. As a result, in 1990, the agency eliminated certain “provisionally listed” uses of the chemical — meaning cosmetics and externally applied drugs. But those steps were never taken.

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Conference Notebook: ACI’s Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Conference

FDA Law Blog

As readers of our blog know, MoCRA was a significant change to regulation of cosmetics. As the new law unfolds—and as state laws regarding ingredients and packaging, as well as laws regarding environmental claims continue to affect the cosmetics and personal care industries—the topics covered at the conference have never been more relevant.

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In the News: October 2021 Regulatory and Development Updates

Camargo

The 21 st Century Cures Act generated a good deal of excitement and interest when it added a section called “ Utilizing Real World Evidence ” to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Section 505F). The guidance also contains some useful information, despite the limitations described above. Contact us today to learn more!

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Can Natural Food Dyes from Cabbage Replace Synthetic Options?

XTalks

Scientists used synthetic biology and computational protein design tools to develop an enzymatic process to transform red cabbage anthocyanins into their desired color. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines color additives as “any substance that imparts color to a food, drug, cosmetic, or the human body.

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Companies Illegally Selling CBD-Infused Food Receive FDA Warning Letters

XTalks

According to the warning letters, these products are considered adulterated under “section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act), 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(2)(C)(i), because they bear or contain an unsafe food additive. Related: Scientists Urge the FDA to Ban Red 3 Color Additive.

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Hitting Pause on Criticism of the FDA, Just for Today

Pharmacy Checkers

Wikipedia has an extremely long page aptly called Criticism of the Food and Drug Administration , much of it having to do with its role with prescription drugs, and less so other sectors, such as food, tobacco and cosmetics. . This is the heart of FDA’s mission. The ORA is the “eyes and ears” of the agency.