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The European Union (EU) implements provisional anti-dumping duties on China’s titanium dioxide (TiO2) imports to protect the EU market from…

Introduction Both UVB and UVA rays induce biological damages in the epidermis and the dermis that contribute to photo-carcinogenesis and…

Felipe Goñi Biotechnology Researcher   Current context Cosmetic products play a pivotal role in our daily lives, contributing not only…

Background: Overexposure to sunlight can have many harmful biological effects on the skin, leading to skin cancer and photoaging. As…

Sunscreens; i.e., products that claim sun protection factor (SPF), are regulated as nonprescription or over the counter (OTC) drugs in…

The task of the first sunscreens was to prevent the development of sun- burn and, following the spirit of the…

Gabriel Letizia Jr., the owner and executive director of AMA Laboratories, Inc. (“AMA”), a consumer product testing company based in Rockland…

Group says 75% rate poorly for skin protection or have ingredients that could “harmful to health or heighten sensitivity to…

ISO Testing Methods International Sunscreens are regulated by the International Standards Organization (ISO). Before they enter the market, they must…

This prize is awarded during a Conference year to enable a young cosmetic scientist to attend an IFSCC Conference. The…

Ruling preserves the pre-CARES status quo marketing conditions for sunscreens in the US. The US Food and Drug Administration said…

The digital tool that supports the development of sunscreens is now even more comprehensive, with the integration of a cockpit…

TRAVELING ACROSS BORDERS: OPTICAL SKIN BIOPSIES AND BEYOND JUNE 3-5, 2021 e-conferences BERLIN, GERMANY Preliminary Scientific Program Thursday, June 3:…

INTRODUCTION The sun is necessary for a healthy vitamin D synthesis and an overall wellbeing; however, if enjoyed uncontrolled it…

‘Reef-safe’ or ‘reef-friendly’ claims have appeared on the labels of many new sunscreen products. This is due to concerns over organic UV…

The U.​S. Food and Drug Administ­ration (FDA) is proposing updates to its regulatory requirements that will impact many U.​S.-marketed sunscreens. According…

April 27, 2017 By: Karen Yarussi-King, Global Regulatory Associates, Inc., Raleigh, N.C. USA So, you have an SPF product and…