Staking a Claim

Oct 27th, 2008
R. Rasmussen
The bottom line for any company is to make a profit, and one of the most obvious and visible ways to do this is to claim that their product provides everything the consumer wants.
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After users' 'sweatiest” workouts, the videos and commercials depicted their underarms being completely dry. In its decision, the BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined the videos and commercials conveyed a message that the product completely prevents underarm sweat and sweat marks.
BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division, Prompted by P&G, Calls Out Unilever's Degree Advanced Deodorant Claims
The BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division called on Unilever to discontinue or modify claims suggesting its Degree Advanced Antiperspirant prevents sweat and sweat marks throughout intense exercise. P&G brought forth the challenge.
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Walmart, Target Flagged for 'Deceptive' Reef-friendly Sunscreen Claims
Walmart and Target have both been hit with proposed class actions over "reef friendly" sunscreen claims due the their organic UV filters, consumer perception and fluctuating evidence over coral bleaching. What direction should formulators take?
May 6th, 2024
Active ingredient XYLISHINE™C to restore scalp and fiber for beautiful hair
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Active ingredient XYLISHINE™C to restore scalp and fiber for beautiful hair
Seppic introduces XYLISHINE™C, an active ingredient that acts globally to repair the scalp and hair cuticles.  It is a perfect active for hair care with an action both on scalp and fibers for moisturized and beautiful hair results.
Sep 13th, 2024
The session will cover topics such as INCI, GMPs, MoCRA, product safety and more.
PCPC to Unravel Misinformation, MoCRA, Claims Testing and More at NYSCC Suppliers' Day
During NY SCC Suppliers' Day, to be held May 1-2, 2024, at the Javits Center in NY, the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) will host a separately ticketed session on cosmetic regulation on May 2. Topics will include INCI, GMPs, MoCRA, safety and more.
Apr 22nd, 2024
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Sephora Wiped Clean of Alleged Misleading 'Clean Beauty' Claims
According to Bloomberg Law, Sephora has defeated the proposed class action alleging products labeled “Clean at Sephora” were deceptively marketed. Mark this a "win" for the cosmetics industry.
Mar 15th, 2024
The #mydentity Guy Tang Reflect line of liquid demi permanent hair dyes is being recalled for potential contamination with nitrosamines.
Correction: Hair Products Recalled, Grande Cosmetics Settles and Sephora/Target 'Clean' Beauty Suits Continue
This roundup of products in "hot water" includes recalls on a hair dye and shampoo, Grande Cosmetics' settlement and a look at the latest "clean" beauty suits against Sephora and Target.
Jan 12th, 2024
According to the company, the tool can save organizations hours in time typically spent on regulatory and retailer standards review.
Cosmex AI Takes Regulatory Compliance for Cosmetics to the Next Level
Those who were wondering how artificial intelligence (AI) might take cosmetic product development to the next level now have their answer. Cosmex AI can scan 30,000+ ingredients to instantly indicate if a product complies with regulators or retailers.
Oct 25th, 2023
Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with a few exceptions, has no requirements for cosmetics to be labeled with either a manufacturing date, “best by” use date or PAO. Manufacturers are held responsible for making sure their products are safe.
Lessons in Labeling from Gefilte Fish
This article discusses manufacturing and expiration date regulations that should be incorporated into the cosmetics industry. The ideas for these regulations are inspired by a jar of gefilte fish eaten by the author.
Sep 29th, 2023
One guideline is to include quantitative information from control groups; specifically, companies should fully describe the comparator used.
FDA Finalizes Guidance on DTC Drug, Biologicals Promotional Labeling
While cosmetics are not drugs, the industry could take inspiration from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) guidance from the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion on labeling direct-to-consumer (DTC) drugs and biological products.
Jul 12th, 2023
This article was provided by Chemlinked and compiles information on the major countries that have regulations on fragrance allergen labeling and their specific labeling requirements.
[updated] Fragrance Allergen Labeling Requirements in 7 Regions + 45 EU Additions
This article from Chemlinked compiles information on major regions with regulations for fragrance allergen labeling and their requirements. Legislation in progress also is mentioned. [Update: On July 26, 2023, the EU added 45 new entries to the Annex.]
Jun 21st, 2023
Future ads must not feature claims that competing deodorants or antiperspirants, by inhibiting perspiration or containing synthetic ingredients including aluminium salts, are linked to health problems such as hormonal imbalances, itchiness, rashes or body odor.
ASA Rules Wild Cosmetics Deodorant Claims are Misleading
The UK-registered Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) upheld its ruling that a Dec. 2, 2022, YouTube ad and information posted on the website of deodorant manufacturer Wild Cosmetics misled consumers. The ad can no longer appear in the original form.
May 18th, 2023