INTERNATIONAL UPDATE: EU
Are You Using Titanium Dioxide?
Partner Content: Biorius article by Dr. Fred Lebreux

Titanium Dioxide has been classified as CMR in the EU. Practical business implications for this TiO2 ban are discussed in this article.

Expected Fragrance Ingredient Ban: Lilial (Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Partner Content: Biorius article by Dr. Fred Lebreux

One of the 26 fragrance allergens required to be included in cosmetic ingredient lists in the EU is expected to be reclassified. Classification, expected effective dates and reformulation implications are addressed in this article.

OUTSIDE THE MONOGRAPH DRUG CLAIMS
Watch Out for Innovation Stepping Outside of the Monograph System
Partner Content: HBW Insight article by Ryan Nelson

Industry and the FDA agree that the OTC drug monograph system is direly in need of reform, but innovating with noncompliant dosage forms and indications, without approved new drug applications, is a risk companies need to weigh seriously, says Arnall Golden Gregory partner Alan Minsk. The FDA offers perspective on its OTC monographs for acne and antiperspirant products.

FTC UPDATE
Fake Reviews, Followers, Views & Likes
The FTC has recently settled two cases with companies pertaining to online marketing practices. As a reminder, online marketing practices fall under the purview of the FTC and recent activity in this space provides an opportunity to re-familiarize your organization with the rules governing online advertising and social media activity.

Advertising and Marketing on the Internet: Rules of the Road
Advertising on the Internet? The rules that apply to other forms of advertising apply to online marketing, too. These standards protect businesses and consumers - and help maintain the credibility of the Internet as an advertising medium. FTC Guidance information can be found here .
TARIFFS UPDATE
Essential Oils Off EU Imports Tariff List in Trade War Win for Fragrance Creators
Partner Content: HBW Insight article by Lauren Nardella

CHINA UPDATE
FAQs: Cosmetic Claims & Advertising Law in China
Partner Content: CIRS

Summary of FAQs from Shanghai Municipal Market Supervision Administration regarding whether certain cosmetics and personal care product claims violate Advertising Law.

CBD UPDATE
FDA Strongly Advising Against CBD Use While Pregnant & Breastfeeding
On Oct. 17, FDA published a consumer update warning pregnant and breastfeeding consumers to avoid CBD products, including CBD cosmetics.
ICMAD encourages you to consider voluntarily labeling your CBD cosmetic products to warn pregnant and breastfeeding women not to use the product and to consult with their physician.

5 Questions to Ask Your CBD Supplier
This article is excerpted with permission from the Beauty Store Business ebook Using CBD in the Spa or Salon .
by Chad Lio, Director of Marketing, Veritas Farms.

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