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Supporting the Holobiont

Posted on May 30, 2023 by OxfordBio

The concept of the “holobiont” refers to the host organism (in this case, the human body or specifically the skin) and all of its associated microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc.) living symbiotically. The skin microbiome, an integral part of the…

Tagged with: ceramides, Holobiont, hyaluronic
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IFF, Firmenich, Givaudan, and Symrise raided in co-ordinated antitrust probe

Posted on March 9, 2023 by OxfordBio

Regulators in Switzerland, UK, US and EU investigate overcharging and other anti-competitive practices The world’s four largest fragrance suppliers were raided on Wednesday as part of a co-ordinated move by regulators to investigate overcharging and other anti-competitive practices in the…

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FDA: Banana Boat sunscreen recalled – cancer risk

Posted on January 31, 2023 by OxfordBio

SHELTON, Conn., January 27, 2023 – Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) today expanded its voluntary nationwide recall of three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 to the consumer level as outlined in the table below.…

Tagged with: USA
Posted in Ingredients, Regulatory

USA: National Academy of Sciences Report, “Review of Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and Implications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health”

Posted on August 11, 2022 by OxfordBio

“Cosmetics and personal care products companies provide innovative sunscreen products to help protect consumers from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and our member companies welcome the National Academy of Sciences…

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Lyral® banned this month

Posted on August 7, 2019 by OxfordBio

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (HICC) – Lyral® fragrance ingredient banned 23 August 2019. INCI: 3- and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl) cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde CAS: 31906-04-4 / 51414-25-6 Also: HICC – Lyral – Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde – Kovanol – Mugonal – Landolal From August 23, 2019, only cosmetic products…

Tagged with: Lyral
Posted in Ingredients, Regulatory

Common hair dye 2-Chloro-p-phenylenediamine, its sulphate and dihydrochloride salts banned

Posted on May 17, 2019 by OxfordBio

The chemical 2-Chloro-p-Phenylenediamine will be prohibited in the EU, along with its sulphate and dihydrochloride salts, in all hair, eyebrow and eyelash dye products, as of 22 November this year. The chemical has now been added to the list of…

Posted in Ingredients, Regulatory

EU finds teeth whitening product ingredients ‘non-compliant’

Posted on May 2, 2019 by OxfordBio

The regulatory study found some products contained carcinogens and toxic ingredients. Nearly 300 samples of tooth whitening products have been found to be non-compliant with European Union cosmetic regulations. The tooth whiteners and whitening strips were assessed in a Market…

Tagged with: CMR, CPNP, teeth whitening
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Henkel has recalled some of its EU vegan product range NAE due to the presence of microorganisms

Posted on February 6, 2019 by OxfordBio

Henkel has recalled some of its vegan product range NAE due to the presence of microorganisms in the formulations. The products are on the market in France, Finland, Denmark and Sweden. Henkel has detected the presence of microorganisms above the…

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Johnson & Johnson to pay $4.7bn damages in talc cancer case

Posted on December 17, 2018 by OxfordBio

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $4.7bn (£3.6bn) in damages to 22 women who alleged that its talc products caused them to develop ovarian cancer. A jury in the US state of Missouri initially awarded $550m in compensation…

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Hydroquinone – man jailed for selling skin products containing banned ingredient

Posted on August 21, 2018 by OxfordBio

Man ‘first to be jailed’ for selling skin lightening products A South London shopkeeper has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for selling skin products containing banned ingredient hydroquinone. Mohammed Iqbal Bharodawala, 45, from East Ham, admitted nine charges…

Tagged with: Hydroquinone
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