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Plaintiff Puts ‘Clean Beauty’ To Test In Federal Court In Sephora USA Case

 
• By Ryan Nelson

The class action complaint in New York federal court suggests a parity between “clean” and natural claims in the understanding of beauty consumers.

A consumer lawsuit against Sephora USA Inc. in New York’s Northern District could open a door for more plaintiffs to challenge “clean beauty” claims on cosmetic products.

According to Lindsey Finster’s 11 November class action complaint, Sephora anoints selected cosmetic products in its stores and online as “Clean at Sephora,” a

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‘Made In The USA’ Claims May Be Popular In Time Of Tariffs, But Mistakes Are Costly – NAD

 
• By Eileen Francis

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.

NAD Refers Men’s Hair Color Brand To FTC For Non-Compliance With Fast-Track SWIFT Decision

 
• By Eileen Francis

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.

NAD Under New Head Marcus Targets ‘AI Washing,’ Ads For Children

 
• By Eileen Francis

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.

BBB National Programs Appoints Former FTC Children’s Privacy Head To Lead NAD

 
• By Eileen Francis

The BBB National Programs, Inc. announces Phyllis Hurwitz Marcus, who served the FTC for nearly two decades, will take the reins of the National Advertising Division, replacing Laura Brett.

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IFF Offsets Tariffs’ Impact, But Discretionary Product Ingredients Face Risk

 
• By Eileen Francis

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.

Coty Lowers FY25 Forecast On Tariff Uncertainty, Inventory Reductions, But Expects Sunnier Days In FY26

 
• By Eileen Francis

Coty lowers its revenue and profit outlook for FY25, though it believes FY26 will be a better year thanks to a return of ‘blockbuster’ product launches, market expansion and mitigation strategies for current economic uncertainties.

Estee Lauder Lowers FY 2025 Outlook, Expects Positive Results FY 2026 On ‘Beauty Reimagined’

 
• By Eileen Francis

The Estee Lauder Companies reported a 10% drop in reported sales during its fiscal third quarter presentation on a 28% decline in travel retail organic sales. The firm, which lowered its FY 2025 sales expectations, says it expects positive growth in FY 2026.