Archives for July 15, 2012

Voice of the Industry

"China may be quicker than the West to accept non-animal testing alternative," says industry expert

With China poised to accept its first ever non-animal test method for cosmetics by late summer, Dr. Brian Jones of the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) says don’t be surprised by how quickly the autorities accept and implement more.

Study links cosmetics to increased risk of diabetes but trade association denies reports

A new study has suggested that phthalates found in many cosmetic products could increase the risk of diabetes in women, although the industry has moved quickly to refute these claims.