Should FDA accept COLIPA solar simulator standards?

Article Abstract:

The US Food and Drug Administration should adopt the European Association of Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association's Solar Simulator Standard as part of the agency's Sunscreen Final Monograph (SFM). The SFM's current requirement for solar simulators used to determine sunscreen products' SPF has several serious weaknesses.

Europe, Government regulation (cont), Instruments to measure electricity, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, Suntan & Sunscreen Lotions, Test & Measuring Eqp NEC, Statistical Data Included, Instrument industry (Equipment), Laws, regulations and rules, Testing and measuring equipment industry, Sunscreening agents, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Testing equipment

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Metals in Personal-Care Products

Article Abstract:

Metals found in cosmetics can cause granulomas. This article focuses on aluminum, bismuth and boron. The author describes the toxicology, immunology and skin absorption and reactivity of each metal. The article also includes tables with cosmetic ingredient definitions.

Toiletries & Cosmetics NEC, Abstract

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Standing frim on safety at the CIR

Article Abstract:

G.N. McEwen Jr. discusses standards of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review. The program was developed by the Science, Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association to evaluate the safety of cosmetic ingredients.

Toiletries, Column, Interview, McEwen, G.N., Jr., Cosmetic Ingredient Review

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