Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are unpopular, sure. But there are thousands of PFAS with dissimilar safety profiles that merit US FDA review ahead of a blanket ban in cosmetic products, industry says.

Health, beauty and wellness industry stakeholders believe Lina Khan’s appointment increases chances FTC will aggressively enforce against e-commerce giant Amazon. Agency movement alleging antitrust against Amazon could impact the pricing and sales of products online.

The Environmental Working Group and Women’s Voices for the Earth try again with a petition to the US Food and Drug Administration seeking a ban on use of formaldehyde and equivalents in heated hair-straightening products. This time they are joined by 75 concerned salon workers.

Cannabinoid products have been available in US since at least 2012, when states began legalizing cannabis, but the earliest USPTO is recognizing submissions for those marks is December 2018 and it won’t register trademarks until FDA allows lawful use of the ingredients in non-drug products.

Covington & Burling attorney Peter Barton Hutt brings historical perspective to the matter of cosmetics reform legislation in US Congress, which stalled out in 2020 after COVID hit the states. He advises companies to continue working to meet and exceed existing regulatory requirements "so that people can’t say that voluntary self-regulation doesn’t work."

Only bill introduced in Congress on amending Sec. 13(b) of FTC rules to restore authority would make all pending false advertising enforcements subject to the authority. H.R. 2668 also would allow FTC to target advertising as far back as 10 years from when it files a complaint.

Health, beauty and wellness industry stakeholders believe Lina Khan’s appointment increases chances FTC will aggressively enforce against e-commerce giant Amazon. Agency movement alleging antitrust against Amazon could impact the pricing and sales of products online.

Cannabinoid products have been available in US since at least 2012, when states began legalizing cannabis, but the earliest USPTO is recognizing submissions for those marks is December 2018 and it won’t register trademarks until FDA allows lawful use of the ingredients in non-drug products.

Only bill introduced in Congress on amending Sec. 13(b) of FTC rules to restore authority would make all pending false advertising enforcements subject to the authority. H.R. 2668 also would allow FTC to target advertising as far back as 10 years from when it files a complaint.

German private-label specialist EVP Group is poised to enter the Spanish market with the acquisition of local supplements and cosmetics player Korott.

Paula’s Choice ticks skin-care and e-commerce boxes at a time of increased wellness and home shopping demand. The balance it strikes between acknowledging consumer ingredient preferences and upholding scientific method may also be part of the brand's appeal.

Colgate is “not in a hurry” to make deals with valuations high for businesses it would target, says CEO Noel Wallace. Increasing commodity costs and rising inflation have the company prioritizing growth on existing businesses.

German private-label specialist EVP Group is poised to enter the Spanish market with the acquisition of local supplements and cosmetics player Korott.

Paula’s Choice ticks skin-care and e-commerce boxes at a time of increased wellness and home shopping demand. The balance it strikes between acknowledging consumer ingredient preferences and upholding scientific method may also be part of the brand's appeal.

Colgate is “not in a hurry” to make deals with valuations high for businesses it would target, says CEO Noel Wallace. Increasing commodity costs and rising inflation have the company prioritizing growth on existing businesses.

Colgate is “not in a hurry” to make deals with valuations high for businesses it would target, says CEO Noel Wallace. Increasing commodity costs and rising inflation have the company prioritizing growth on existing businesses.

Both firms announce agreement for Prestige to pay Akorn $230m cash for TheraTear, Diabetic Tussin and Zostrix OTCs and MagOx and Multi-betic supplements. Akorn says the agreement is "to sell its Consumer Health business,” even though it retains two consumer brands.

Coty’s “booming” prestige fragrance business in the US and strong growth in China drive a 2.4% like-for-like increase in prestige beauty sales for the quarter ended on 31 March. On the mass side, Coty is actively repositioning its Rimmel and Max Factor brands as its CoverGirl revamp shows early signs of success.

Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.

Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.

Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are unpopular, sure. But there are thousands of PFAS with dissimilar safety profiles that merit US FDA review ahead of a blanket ban in cosmetic products, industry says.

Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.

The Environmental Working Group and Women’s Voices for the Earth try again with a petition to the US Food and Drug Administration seeking a ban on use of formaldehyde and equivalents in heated hair-straightening products. This time they are joined by 75 concerned salon workers.

BBB National Programs’ appeals panel decision “includes factual and substantive inaccuracies, is not in accordance with NARB procedures, and misstates Colgate’s positions and arguments,” Colgate says. Panel upheld findings agreeing with P&G’s challenge of “removes 10 years of yellow stains” claim.

On Smile Direct's challenge, National Advertising Division says claims “better,” “100% whiter” and “whitens better” were made with disclosures too vague to indicate P&G's comparison was to its ARC Teeth Whitening Pen.

Only bill introduced in Congress on amending Sec. 13(b) of FTC rules to restore authority would make all pending false advertising enforcements subject to the authority. H.R. 2668 also would allow FTC to target advertising as far back as 10 years from when it files a complaint.