CIR: New Research On Controversial Ingredients Should Be Considered

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel will take a look at new research on cosmetic ingredients as needed, even if an ingredient in question is not up for review.

At its Dec. 11 meeting in Washington, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel unanimously agreed not to reopen a review of phthalates in light of new data, but its evaluation prompted discussion about the panel’s approach to new studies on controversial ingredients.

When new, credible scientific reports attract the attention of the media and the public, they should be examined by the...

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