Some stakeholders are critical of ISO 16128 because it doesn't set a minimum threshold for natural or organic content in so-labeled products or include an ingredient blacklist. But Cosmetics Europe says it's up to regulators to build on the ISO guidelines with rules for product claims, and private standards banning ingredients in line with consumer "values" can continue to serve more discriminating shoppers.
Cosmetics Europe says criticism of the recently finalized ISO standard for natural and organic ingredients may be due to misunderstanding regarding the development process and aims.
Moreover, "from the beginning when we discussed what we wanted from the guidelines, we always said they should be based on science," a spokesperson for the trade group told the...
The FTC’s Green Guides proposed update was expected by the end of the Biden Administration and there’s no indication it will be unveiled soon, says Mary Engle, BBB National Programs Exec VP, Policy. She also discussed the importance of industry self-regulation of artificial intelligence.
The National Advertising Division expects cases involving ‘Made in the USA’ claims to increase given US tariffs, says NAD VP Phyllis Marcus. The topic was also addressed by BBB National Programs’ Mary Engle during IBA’s Cosmetics Convergence Virtual Spring Conference 14-15 May.
Plano, Texas-based Simpler Hair Color Inc. may face FTC enforcement action after it failed to comply with the National Advertising Division’s recommendations it discontinue the claim, “Rated #1 Men’s Hair Color,” associated with a consumer review website.
The National Advertising Division will pursue advertising that boasts the benefits of artificial intelligence before those benefits are actually achieved, says new NAD head Phyllis Hurwitz Marcus in an interview.
MAC Cosmetics Appoints ‘Iconic’ Creative Director Nicola Formichetti as global creative director, while Revlon Consumer Products LLC partners with four-time GRAMMY-nominated artist, Ice Spice, in a “major step” in the revitalization of Revlon’s fragrance business.
Shiseido’s Drunk Elephant premium skin care range – acquired in 2019 – and its NARS brand dragged sales in the Americas region down almost 20% in the first quarter, the firm reported in a 12 May earnings presentation.
New York-based International Flavors & Fragrance, Inc. has shifted procurement to alternative supply sources and is balancing production across its global network in response to US tariffs, though company executives say ingredients for discretionary products face risk.
