Archives for December 15, 2016

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EWG puts pressure on FDA with hair care lawsuit

By Deanna Utroske

This week the Environmental Working Group along with Women’s Voices for the Earth filed suit in the US District Court for the District of Columbia in an effort to motivate the FDA to take action regarding professional keratin hair products.

Ingredient maker J.M. Huber sells off silica business

By Deanna Utroske

In a deal announced this week, specialty chemical company Evonik has acquired the J.M. Huber silica business for more than $600m. It’s a transaction that will up the company’s position as a supplier of silica for many industries, not the least of which...

Anti-pollution claims: how to test them?

By Lucy Whitehouse

With no single, clear definition for the anti-pollution trend, how can brands test their ingredients and finished products for efficacy when it comes to protection claims? We get an industry expert’s perspective.