COUNTERFEIT COSMETICS
A FREE way to help protect your brand from counterfeits
Counterfeit cosmetics are a serious problem affecting our industry. Learn more about measures your company can take to protect your intellectual property internationally for free.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: CFATS PROGRAM
Does Your Facility Store Chemicals?
The U.S. Department of Anti-Terrorism Standards reached out to ICMAD to help raise awareness of the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards program within our industry.

Certain chemicals used in the manufacture of cosmetic products (at particular quantities and concentrations) require the facility to submit an online Top-Screen survey to DHS.

ANTI-AGING CLAIMS
Anti-Aging Cosmetics or Unlawfully Marketed Drugs? Two Federal Cases to Watch
The Ninth Circuit will hear arguments from L’Oreal and a plaintiff who alleges the firm's RevitaLift products are
unlawfully marketed drugs, following the case’s dismissal in July on federal preemption grounds. In a neighboring California district, Beiersdorf intends to seek summary judgment in five-year-old litigation of a similar design, concerning Nivea Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion.

Partner Content: HBW Insight article by Ryan Nelson

IMPORT/EXPORT: BRAZIL
Interested in Exporting to Brazil?
The ITA & Brazil's standards government entity INMETRO (the National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality) created a guidance document to facilitate trade and export compliance for companies interested in selling cosmetic products in Brazil.

Please click the following link, login and a pdf copy will download: A GUIDE TO BRAZIL: Toiletry, Perfume and Cosmetic Products Compliance Requirements
INTERNATIONAL UPDATE: CHINA
Regulatory Status of Animal Testing on Cosmetics in China
ICMAD Partner, CIRS, provides an update on the status of animal testing in the cosmetics and personal care products sector for companies looking to export their products to China.

UPDATE ON CALIFORNIA:
New VOC limits under review - CARB is looking for your input
California Department of Toxic Substances Control is holding series of public work group meetings. Now is the time to engage - they are open to one on one conversations with stakeholders from the categories they are reviewing.

Click here to learn more and to access the presentations for the following product categories:
Fragrance, HFC-152a Aerosol Propellant, Hair Finishing Spray, Dry Shampoo, Aerosol Sunscreen, Mouthwash, Personal Fragrance with <20% Fragrance, Anti-Perspirants & Deodorants
Safety Data Sheets For Cosmetic Chemicals Must Be Posted Online Under New California Law
Approved by Governor Gavin Newsom 20 September, AB 647 requires chemical manufacturers to post material safety data sheets online in a readily accessible way and translate them into languages most prevalently spoken by salon workers.

Partner Content: HBW Insight article by Ryan Nelson  

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