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.
Suntegrity recalls Sunscreen Foundation over high mold count
Suntegrity Skincare has voluntarily recalled certain lots of its Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation after some tubes were found to contain ‘a higher than acceptable microbiological mold count’.
US chemical lobby sue to block federal drinking water standard
US manufacturing and chemical industry groups are hoping to block legislation that would usher in a federal drinking water standard. The National Association of Manufacturers and the American Chemistry Council have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency.
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.
Elf Beauty class action over biometric data to proceed
District Judge Lashonda Hunt has ruled on the viability of a class action lawsuit launched against Elf Cosmetics in the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division, which alleges that the US beauty brand has violated the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act via its Virtual Try-On tool.
P&G Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Allegedly Misleading “Free of Dyes” Tampax Claims
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that it falsely advertises Tampax tampons as “Free of Dyes.” The lawsuit.
California Bill Targets ‘Sephora Kids’ with Skincare Ban for Children Under 13
A new bill, AB 2491, is under consideration in California that would ban the sale of certain anti-aging skincare products to children younger than 13.
David Greenberg Elected as New Chair of the Personal Care Products Council
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has announced the election of David Greenberg as the new board chair, effective May 2024.
FDA Delays Proposal to Ban Formaldehyde in Hair Relaxers Amid Rising Health Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has missed its own deadline to propose a ban on formaldehyde in hair relaxers, a decision that was initially set for April 2024.
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