Bacterial Contamination Found in Commercial Tattoo Inks: New Study Reveals Infection Risks
Researchers from the Division of Microbiology, National Center for Toxicological Research, part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Jefferson, Ark., have detected anaerobic and aerobic bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks.
Johnson & Johnson Faces New Class Action Over Talc Products
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is confronted with a new proposed class action lawsuit demanding damages and medical monitoring for women who have developed or may develop cancer from using the company’s baby powder and other talc products.
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay US$260 million by Portland court in latest talc case
The 4th Judicial District Circuit Court in Portland has delivered the latest verdict in the ongoing talc litigation. Defendant Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay US$260 million in damages to an Oregon woman who claims to have developed mesothelioma as a result of using the company’s talc.
Safety of invasive beauty treatments called into question as three women contract HIV following vampire facials
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have published a report revealing that three women contracted HIV following a vampire facial at a spa in New Mexico. The cases are thought to be the first documented HIV transmissions from a cosmetic procedure.
US FDA announces amendment to Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to include IVDs in scope
The US FDA has clarified that in-vitro diagnosis products (IVDs) are devices under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, including when the manufacturer of the IVD is a laboratory.
P&G recognises suppliers with Partner of the Year awards
Procter & Gamble has awarded its Partner of the Year award to 12 companies and granted its 2024 Supplier Impact Award to five suppliers for their industry-leading efforts to create business value whole serving people and the planet.
Unilever Agrees to US$2 Million Settlement Over Benzene-Contaminated Suave Deodorants
Unilever has agreed to a US$2 million settlement to resolve allegations that its Suave brand aerosol deodorants were contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen.
Johnson & Johnson and Spinoff Kenvue Ordered to Pay US$45 Million in Talc Cancer Case
In a landmark ruling, Johnson & Johnson and its spinoff, Kenvue Inc., have been ordered to pay US$45 million to the family of Theresa Garcia, an Illinois woman who attributed her fatal cancer to the companies’ talcum-based baby powders.
Beautycounter unveils clean fragrance line
Beautycounter has taken its clean beauty philosophy into the realm of fragrance. Claiming to ‘set a new standard for clean fragrance’, Clean Eau de Parfum is the brand’s first perfume line.
Beekman 1802 Unveils Vegan Bio-Milk Revolution: A Gen Z Skincare Game Changer
Beekman 1802 introduces the first vegan bio-milk for oily and combination skin, targeting Gen Z with biotech skincare innovations.
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