FDA Commish Califf Says MoCRA Implementation ‘Moving Along Well,’ Will Cost $40M Over Time

A new study on the safety of sunscreen filters relies on an alternative assessment methodology and concludes that six sunscreen UV filters are unlikely to be carcinogenic.

French SME association COSMED will push the European Commission for a “clear checklist” and criteria on how substances in the Cosmetic Products Regulation are assessed by Member States, as well as more clarity on the exemption process and timelines.

The US FDA’s 20 May expert panel on talc discussed science behind the potential carcinogenicity of the cosmetic, food and drug ingredient, the importance of ‘good science’ in evaluating the substance and the need to find alternatives in each industry.

Testing conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration has found several cosmetic products on the market that contain high levels of methylene chloride, a banned ingredient.