A few reminders…
Firstly, on a personal note, it is my pleasure to become an active member of the Quebec Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. I look forward to providing SCC members with pleasant and interesting meetings, and to
What are the upcoming challenges for the anti-aging product market?
Anti-aging products can be separate into three categories: skin care, body care and hair care. A recent anti-aging product report by Research and Markets forecasts that the Global Anti-aging Product Market will grow at a CAGR of 6.77
Product Safety Assessment Report
Until recently, the safety of cosmetic and personal care products seemed as a subject of relatively little disagreement. Consumers did not really care about the safety of their body moisturizers or lipsticks. However, recently an increasing pressure for
Health Canada Final Sunscreen Monograph
On July 7th, Health Canada has release the final Suncreen Monograph. This document identifies permitted ingredients, concentrations, indications, labeling claims and directions of use. The monograph also indicates the recommended test methods to comply with the requirements. Make sure
New Regulations for the European Cosmetics Products
As of July 11th 2013 a new regulation will replace the “Cosmetics Directive” which until now was ensuring the safety of cosmetic products in Europe. The modifications to the directive were put in place to enhance the safety
Are cosmetic clinical testing labs subject to FDA accreditation?
Does the FDA approve cosmetics before they go on the market? Cosmetic products and ingredients are not subject to FDA or Health Canada premarket approval authority (with the exception of color additives). However, the safety and efficacy claims
Reminder about the Sunscreen Label Revision!
Please don’t forget that the implementation of the new sunscreen labeling requirements (described in the post What’s the Scoop on SPF?) will be implemented on December 17, 2012 for all products with annual sales over $25,000 while products with lower sales have another
Cosmetic Safety Assessments: What Are They Good For?
Cosmetic Safety Assessments: What Are They Good For? Unfortunately, in the world of business, financial interests may sometimes conflict with the safety and health of consumers. All fields are affected food, drug… but what about safety assessments of
What’s the Fuss About Claim Substantiation?
Here at Evalulab, we test marketing and scientific claims as well as the safety of skin care products and ingredients. (Don’t worry, we do this on human volunteers in a clinical setting). I know some of you are
What’s the Scoop on SPF?
Sitting outside on this hot, sunny summer weekend got me thinking about SPF products. Here’s an article researched by Irene, our intern from France. (Some of you met her at the NYSCC Supplier’s Day). We wrote it together,