Eileen Francis
Reporter – US

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US House Appropriators Seek Data On Fragrance Allergens In Cosmetics, ‘Balance’ In Sunscreen Regs
The House Appropriations Committee asks the US Food and Drug Administration to provide a report to Congress in two years on the resources it would need to develop a database for fragrance allergens used in cosmetics. The committee’s report accompanying FY2023 FDA funding legislation also touches on OTC sunscreen regulation, PFAS in cosmetics, skin-lightening ingredients, and more.
Consumer Brands Should Be Forces For Good, But Growth First – P&G’s Marc Pritchard
Unlike others in the industry, and arguably P&G in recent memory, P&G brands are putting growth before good in the “virtuous circle” equation as competitors lose sight of innovation and macroeconomic conditions worsen globally.
Unilever Targets Sustainable Palm Oil Alternative With $120m Biotech Deal
Unilever PLC partners with biotechnology company Genomatica to fund and scale plant-based alternatives to palm oil for personal care and cleaning products.
Revlon Says Bankruptcy Filing Will Unlock Brand Power, Set Firm On Clearer Path
Revlon Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 protection after supply chain challenges, including disgruntled vendors, tipped the scale for the already struggling firm.
US Bill To Radically Overhaul Cosmetics Regulations Passes Senate HELP Committee
One voice emerged from the committee markup session as a potential cosmetics industry ally. In his opening remarks, ranking member Richard Burr, R-NC, said, “I worry that we’re rewarding bad behavior. Is this the time to expand FDA authority in any space, including diagnostic tests, cosmetics, and dietary supplements?”
P&G Gives Europe Solid Bars Of Favorite Shampoos In Recyclable Packaging
The sustainable, practical, functionally equivalent bars are fully available across P&G’s European hair care portfolio, including Pantene, Herbal Essences, Aussie, and Head & Shoulders, the last offering antidandruff benefits. P&G highlighted its sustainability progress in conjunction with the launch on World Oceans Day.