Plant Extracts are widely used in the production of botanical medicines, food additives, functional foods, household chemicals, cosmetics and more. In the territory of cosmetics, some Plant Extracts have gradually become popular types of cosmetic ingredients due to their safe and stable efficacy. For example, licorice glabra extract and licorice root extract with anti-freckle and whitening effects; jojoba seed oil with moisturizing effect; purslane extract with skin barrier repair function; shea butter with anti-aging function, etc.
A desk study commissioned by the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) gives study research on the current level of knowledge of Nanomaterials’ (bio)degradation, persistence, and safe by design (SbD).
As the quantity and complexity of nanomaterials grow, it is necessary to consider how these nanomaterials will behave in the human body and environment. A recent study commissioned by the European Union Observatory for Nanoparticles (EUON) sought to provide information on the state of the art, the current gaps, and the research requirements for the (bio)degradation and persistence of nanomaterials and their associated organic coatings. Another purpose of the research was to investigate the present state of the art for safe by design (SbD) nanomaterials in terms of degradation and persistence.
CosmeticsBridge has learned from reliable sources that Tiktok intends to enter the Spanish e-commerce market and Beauty business is the No.1 popular category.
Recent employment data posted on TikTok’s official website further substantiate the news. It indicates that twelve positions, such as beauty sector director, fashion category director, and logistics operation director, are recurring in Spain.
Since 2022, TikTok has adapted its strategy for exploring new markets. It intends to solve the problem of logistics and warehousing in the local area before beginning to improve other infrastructure. Local warehouses can be constructed in Europe and other global markets.
The TikTok job listing for “Spain Logistics Operations Supervisor” supports this conclusion. This position oversees logistics operations in Spain, including import customs clearance, express delivery, the fulfillment warehouse, reverse logistics, and the reverse warehouse. Establishing vital strategic relationships with major sellers, 3PLs, and logistics providers to achieve end-to-end logistical performance and delivery. According to reports, TikTok opened its first location in Madrid in September of 2020. In July of 2021, Telefónica and TikTok formed a strategic alliance. In November 2021, TikTok will launch a Spanish-language voice page for Spanish-speaking customers in the United States.
Statistics show that Spain will have about 20 million TikTok users by 2022, making it the third most popular app after Instagram and Facebook. (Spain’s population in January 2021 was 47,398 million.)
The 163rd Expert Panel Meeting was published on December 8th, 2022 by CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). The meeting agenda and announcements state that there have been two final safety assessment reports, one for fatty ethers, which includes eight components that are safe for use, and the other for ginger, which has nine compounds, eight of which are suitable for use and one of which has inadequate data. Four tentative safety assessment reports and four announcements of insufficient data are also been listed.
Reports can be downloaded directly at the bottom of the articles.
Within the tentative safety assessments report, It is worth noticing that Basic Yellow 87 is reported the function as a semi-permanent and oxidative hair dye in hair coloring products. Due to its sluggish skin absorption, lack of genotoxicity, and low reported amounts of usage, the panel evaluation from CIR determined that it is safe for use in hair color products.
In order to strengthen and standardize advertising supervision and law enforcement activities, in accordance with the “Advertising Law of the People’s Republic of China”, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has formulated the “Law Enforcement Guidelines for Advertising Absolute Terms (Draft for Comment)”, and are now open to the public for comments.
The public can give feedback through the following channels and methods.
Send comments and suggestions via email to: [email protected], with the subject of the email indicating “Feedback on Advertisement Absolute Language Law Enforcement Guidelines”;
Mail comments and suggestions to: 8 Sanlihe East Road, Xicheng District, Beijing No. Advertising Supervision Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (zip code: 100820), and indicate “Feedback on the Guidelines for Enforcement of Absolute Terms in Advertising” on the envelope.
Chinese address: “北京市西城区三里河东路8号市场监管总局广告监管司（邮编：100820），并在信封上注明“广告绝对化用语执法指南反馈意见”。”
Law Enforcement Guidelines for Advertising Absolute Terms
(Draft for Comment)
In order to standardize and strengthen the supervision and enforcement of advertising absolute terms, effectively maintain the order of the advertising market, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of natural persons, legal persons and other organizations, according to the ” This guide is formulated in accordance with the Advertising Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Administrative Punishment Law of the People’s Republic of China, and other laws, regulations, rules and other relevant national regulations.
Absolute terms in advertising refer to “national level”, “highest level” and “best” as stipulated in item (3) of Article 9 of the “Advertising Law of the People’s Republic of China” (hereinafter referred to as “Advertising Law”) term.
When carrying out supervision and law enforcement on commercial advertisements containing absolute terms, the market supervision department should adhere to the principles of equal penalties, fairness and justice, combination of punishment and education, and comprehensive discretion, so as to achieve the unity of political effects, social effects, and legal effects.
Commodity operators (including service providers, the same below) publish their own name (name), establishment time, business scope, etc. information on their business premises or their own media, and do not directly or indirectly promote their commodities (including services) , the same below), are generally not regarded as commercial advertisements.
For the absolute terms used in the information specified in the preceding paragraph, if the commodity operator cannot prove its authenticity, which may affect consumers’ right to know or damage the legitimate rights and interests of other operators, investigation and punishment shall be conducted in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
Under any of the following circumstances, the use of absolute terms in the content of advertisements does not refer to the commodities promoted by the commodity operator, and the provisions of the Advertising Law on absolute terms are not applicable:
(1) It only indicates the service attitude of the producer or operator.
(2)It only expresses the goal pursuit of the operator or the product.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States has released the findings of its 2022 asbestos sample testing of talc-containing cosmetics. In 2022, 50 samples from different brands such as Gucci and Givenchy were analyzed, and there was no asbestos found in any of the testing samples.
Asbestos and talc are both naturally occurring minerals that may be discovered adjacent to one another in the ground. However, asbestos is a proven carcinogen when breathed, unlike talc. Asbestos has the potential to contaminate talc, thus it is crucial to carefully choose talc mining areas and take precautions to thoroughly test the ore.
The FDA has been checking talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos contamination. The items were chosen based on a number of criteria, including the kind of talc-containing cosmetic product, price range, well-liked items on social media and in commercials, items targeted to children, and items for color. AMA Analytical Services, Inc. (AMA) tested the samples on behalf of the FDA. And Polarized light microscopy (PLM) and transmission electron microscopy were used to evaluate the samples (TEM).
Visit the FDA’s Talc website to see the findings of prior talc samplings. The FDA intends to provide the industry with draft recommendations for evaluating asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic items in the next year.
In the cosmetics business and its marketing approach, the phrase “cosmetic sets” is frequently used. It is also referred to as a beauty package, a cosmetic box, etc. Selling cosmetics in a single container or in a package with several different cosmetic goods is the fundamental concept.
However, in the regulatory realm, the definition of a “Cosmetic Set” varies somewhat based on the scenario and the product combination.
According to the NMPA in China, cosmetic sets are any of the following circumstances, with varying requirements for labeling.
1. Several Products must be used together in the set.
For example:
hair dye products are generally composed of two parts: hair dye and oxidant, which are called“I agent” and “II agent“.
the essential oils of many essential oil products can only be used after being diluted and blended with base oils, and the essential oils and base oils are combined into one product.
some frozen-dried powder products need a certain solvent to dissolve the powder before use, and the freeze-dried powder and solvent are combined into one product.
1. Food and Drug Safety Evaluation Institute Cosmetics Research Division-3093 (2022.10.26) related.
2. In relation to the above, the Food and Drug Safety Evaluation Institute (Cosmetics Research Division) from MFDS has informed you that the 「Guidelines for Preservation Test Methods of Cosmetics (Guideline for Civil Petitioners)」 has been enacted as attached for quality improvement and safety management of cosmetics. Please note.
Attachment: 「Guidelines for Preservation Test Methods of Cosmetics (Guideline for Civil Petitioners)」
1. Food and Drug Safety Evaluation Institute Cosmetics Research Division-3164 (2022.10.31) related.
2. In relation to the above, the Food and Drug Safety Evaluation Institute (Cosmetics Research Division) has informed you that the 「Guidelines for the analysis method of cosmetic raw materials usage limit (Guideline for civil petitioners)」 has been revised as attached for quality improvement and safety management of cosmetics. Please note.
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