The use of formaldehyde and methylene glycol in hair straightening products involving heat is unsafe, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel determined after an intense discussion of the issue during its June 28 meeting in Washington D.C.
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US FDA Commissioner Martin Makary’s disavowal of a proposed reorganization plan may be an important turning point in the Trump Administration. The move does not improve the situation, but may mean the administration stops actively making things worse.
C&D reports Q1 net sales dropped 2.4% to $1.48bn, below its guidance for around 1% growth. Its brands’ sales at retail and market share grew in the quarter, but “experienced slowing category growth in the US market” as retailers reduced inventory levels.
Herbalife expects little impact from increased tariffs on imports from China but strong boosts from acquiring Pro2col Health and Pruvit Ventures Inc. and 51% ownership of Link BioSciences.
