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Blog posts that deal with soap and cosmetic labeling; addition information, questions asked and answered and updates as new information becomes known.
The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (CIR) has found that four Lactobacillus ferment ingredients are safe as used in cosmetics.
Dr. Squatch cut through the labeling and marketing noise with humor, authenticity, and viral genius for a $1.5 billion payout.
Talc has been used in cosmetic products for years. It has a dark side, which is that when improperly purified it can contain asbestos – a known carcinogen. Johnson & Johnson, makers of a talc baby powder, are still settling multi billion dollar (yes, that’s billion with a “b”) lawsuits over it. MoCRA Requirements The […]
Here’s a great video that shows how soap is commercially made. It is slanted toward olive oil and is big production, but it’s very interesting!.
On March 13th, 2025, the FDA announced the number of cosmetic facility registrations and cosmetic product listings that had been completed under MoCRA in the last year.
Beneficial Ownership Information — On, off, on, off, on, now OFF (and probably for good).
Soap and Cosmetic Labeling 4th edition (2025) is LIVE on Amazon!
The FDA issued final guidance on food allergens. What does it mean for soap and cosmetic makers?
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President yesterday (January 20th, 2025). Some of the actions he took yesterday may affect cosmetic regulations.
Social media can be a great tool for your business, but it can also spell disaster – both legally and for your reputation.
Happy New Year 2025! Positive manifestation: This year is going to be the best year ever!
The on-again off-again nature of the Corporate Transparency Act makes it a little uncertain whether you HAVE TO file your BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) or not. Right now, not.