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Cosmetics and Personal Care Newsletter 2025 V08
In the News
Regulatory Updates
Trends, Research
and Innovation
​The recent headlines in cosmetic safety and regulations, including FDA alerts on banned substances in nail products and efforts in the EU and France to curb PFAS. Updates on talc and recalled products are also noted.
The National Advertising Division (NAD) recommended Church & Dwight modify the claim, “It’s a better mouthwash. I guarantee it,” to clearly disclose his relationship with the company.
Following a challenge brought by The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), National Advertising Division (NAD) found that Essor Group, Inc. provided a reasonable basis for claims that its Boka toothpastes are made with Nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA).
The National Advertising Division (NAD) recommended Oral Essentials discontinue its Lumineux mouthwash “Microbiome Safe” claim.
The US FDA recently announced a plan to replace animal testing in the developmental phases of some antibodies and drugs with more human-relevant alternatives. While supporting the FDA’s decision, the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) argues that these human-relevant testing methods have long existed and that the plan to phase out animal testing methods should be applied to more industries — such as personal care — not just antibody and drug testing.
Biodegradable cosmetic ingredients are becoming more popular amid climate change concerns and increased focus on how traditional personal care products impact environmental and consumer health. The industry’s move toward biodegradable ingredients has the potential to meet rising ecological demands while achieving sustainability goals.
As consumers increasingly place value on efficacy and value, and as social media platforms become the go-to venue for product discovery and education, before-and-after imagery is more important than ever.
The beauty and personal care sector is undergoing significant shifts, creating compelling divestment and acquisition opportunities.
FSMA Basics Not So Basic for Food Brands – Podcast
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FSMA swept in much-needed food safety regulations for U.S. brands, but many companies continue to struggle with foreign import requirements. In this podcast, Rae Martin, president of Continuum Partner Consulting interviewed by Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief at Natural Product Insider® discussed:
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The most common requirement of FSMA that food brands fail to achieve.
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The essential component that brands need to achieve FSMA compliance.
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The one thing Martin would change to FSMA if she could
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