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First Generic Of B+L’s OTC Switch Lumify Approved For Dr. Reddy’s Amid Patent Infringement Battle
Canadian firm received approval from FDA for NDA submitted in May 2023 for Lumify Preservative Free. A month earlier, FDA approved Dr. Reddy's ANDA submitted in July 2021 for an equivalent of Lumify’s formulation, brimonidine tartrate 0.025% ophthalmic solution.
Supreme Court To Hear RICO Complaint Against CBD Firms As Hemp Regulation Remains AWOL
Litigation the court agreed to accept for its term beginning in October doesn’t allege CBD in a tincture purchased in 2012 contained an unlawful level of delta-9 THC but contained any THC at all. Also, FDA Commissioner Califf encourages Congress to authorize regulatory pathway for lawful use of CBD and other hemp ingredients in supplements and food.
Walmart Lays Out Expectations For Beauty Brands' MoCRA Compliance
Walmart Inc. sent a brief to all its beauty and personal-care vendors detailing expectations for brands and other partners under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act, noting violations of the law breach its supplier agreements.
Latest From Beauty & Legislation
Supreme Court To Hear RICO Complaint Against CBD Firms As Hemp Regulation Remains AWOL
Litigation the court agreed to accept for its term beginning in October doesn’t allege CBD in a tincture purchased in 2012 contained an unlawful level of delta-9 THC but contained any THC at all. Also, FDA Commissioner Califf encourages Congress to authorize regulatory pathway for lawful use of CBD and other hemp ingredients in supplements and food.
EU Firms To Pre-Approve Green Claims Or Face Minimum 4% Annual Turnover Fine
Exclusion from procurement processes, confiscation of revenues, and a fine of at least 4% of annual turnover are some of the penalties the European Parliament is considering for greenwashing as part of its position on the EU Green Claims Directive.
US Senate Considers State-Level EPR Recycling Programs While Mulling Federal Role
The US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discussed state extended producer responsibility programs with stakeholders including S.C. Johnson & Son at a 6 March hearing to consider what the “proper role” of the federal government should be to address the plastic waste crisis. Two recycling bills passed the Senate a week later that could help set the stage.
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Beauty Firms Should Draft AI Use Policies, Even If They Don’t Plan To Use AI – Attorney
Beauty and personal-care companies should draft an artificial intelligence use policy as soon as possible, regardless of their AI plans, given its ubiquity and the potential for employees to use it on their own, says Melanie Howard, partner at Loeb & Loeb LLP.
California Court’s Inaction On TiO2 Prop 65 First Amendment Case Breeds New Lawsuits
The Personal Care Products Council seeks to stem the rising tide of titanium dioxide Proposition 65 lawsuits, requesting that a California court prohibit the state’s Attorney General and private enforcers from filing and/or prosecuting new suits against cosmetics companies failing to warn about potential TiO2 exposure.
AI Advancing Quickly, But Same FTC, IP Rules Apply – Attorney
Artificial intelligence opportunities are on the rise for marketers, including in the beauty and personal-care sectors. Reed Smith partner Stacy Marcus offers advice on staying compliant with US consumer protection and copyright laws in this rapidly changing world.
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Beiersdorf Partners With Biopharma For Anti-Aging Skin Care Innovation; Beauty Business News
With NIVEA driving growth in its Consumer division, German firm Beiersdorf AG has signed a multi-year deal with Rubedo Life Sciences to develop anti-aging solutions and new products for the global market. More beauty business news, including L’Oreal, Inter Parfums, Galderma, and LVMH/Sephora sales updates.
China Drags On Shiseido, Kao In 2023; Sally Beauty Partners With Black Hair Experience; Beauty News
Shiseido and Kao report China and travel retail were significant headwinds in 2023, though both expect smoother sailing ahead. More beauty news in brief.
Natura Considers Avon Separation; LVMH Highlights Sephora Growth In 2023; Beauty News In Brief
Splitting off Avon as its own publicly traded company would unlock shareholder value and provide shareholders with greater visibility into the entities’ performance and potential, Natura says. Sephora sales fueled 20% reported growth in LVMH’s Selective Retailing business in 2023. More beauty news.
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Bausch + Lomb’s Prescription For Consumer Health Sales Growth Includes ‘Benefit’ From Rx Drugs
Blink NutriTears supplement containing lutein/zeaxanthin, curcumin and vitamin D3 coming in 2024 is example of a cross-segment sales benefit B+L sees in dry eye product category. Consumer eye care and vision health product sales are key drivers for 18% Q1 net sales growth to $1.1bn.
Hot Or Bot? ‘Miss AI’ Pageant Will Judge Human Influencers’ New Competition
Emily Pellegrini and Aitana Lopez, both AI creations themselves, are listed as judges in the World AI Creator Awards’ Miss AI pageant for AI-generated models. Unilever has taken an early stand against using AI in place of real women in its advertising, but human beauty influencers must be on alert.
J&J Tees Up Proposal To Settle Complaints Alleging Talc Caused Ovarian Cancer
J&J executives are confident the proposal to pay plaintiffs making ovarian cancer claims a total of $6.48bn over 25 years will be accepted, resolving 99.75% of those lawsuits pending against it and US affiliates. The proposal allows individual plaintiffs direct say on whether to accept it.
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Bausch + Lomb’s Prescription For Consumer Health Sales Growth Includes ‘Benefit’ From Rx Drugs
Blink NutriTears supplement containing lutein/zeaxanthin, curcumin and vitamin D3 coming in 2024 is example of a cross-segment sales benefit B+L sees in dry eye product category. Consumer eye care and vision health product sales are key drivers for 18% Q1 net sales growth to $1.1bn.
Beiersdorf Partners With Biopharma For Anti-Aging Skin Care Innovation; Beauty Business News
With NIVEA driving growth in its Consumer division, German firm Beiersdorf AG has signed a multi-year deal with Rubedo Life Sciences to develop anti-aging solutions and new products for the global market. More beauty business news, including L’Oreal, Inter Parfums, Galderma, and LVMH/Sephora sales updates.
P&G Restores Volume Growth In Beauty, Grooming After Pricing Run
Procter & Gamble reports strong consumer spending in the US and Europe after a 3% increase in product pricing over the past year. Dragging on fiscal third-quarter results, sales of SK-II in China fell 30% for the January-March period, while lower incidence of cough and cold impacted Health Care performance.
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Bausch + Lomb’s Prescription For Consumer Health Sales Growth Includes ‘Benefit’ From Rx Drugs
Blink NutriTears supplement containing lutein/zeaxanthin, curcumin and vitamin D3 coming in 2024 is example of a cross-segment sales benefit B+L sees in dry eye product category. Consumer eye care and vision health product sales are key drivers for 18% Q1 net sales growth to $1.1bn.
Cosmetic And Personal Care Trademark Review: 16 April
Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.
Cosmetic And Personal Care Trademark Review: 9 April
Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.
Latest From Beauty & Cosmetic Ingredients
Beiersdorf Partners With Biopharma For Anti-Aging Skin Care Innovation; Beauty Business News
With NIVEA driving growth in its Consumer division, German firm Beiersdorf AG has signed a multi-year deal with Rubedo Life Sciences to develop anti-aging solutions and new products for the global market. More beauty business news, including L’Oreal, Inter Parfums, Galderma, and LVMH/Sephora sales updates.
California Court’s Inaction On TiO2 Prop 65 First Amendment Case Breeds New Lawsuits
The Personal Care Products Council seeks to stem the rising tide of titanium dioxide Proposition 65 lawsuits, requesting that a California court prohibit the state’s Attorney General and private enforcers from filing and/or prosecuting new suits against cosmetics companies failing to warn about potential TiO2 exposure.
Cosmetic And Personal Care Trademark Review: 16 April
Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.
Latest From Beauty & Ad Complaints
MLM Group Not Buying FTC Executive’s Concerns About Its Income Disclosure Guidance
FTC Division of Marketing Practices assistant director concerned direct selling self-regulation group’s guidance “will encourage deceptive conduct and facilitate deceptive earnings claims.” DSA president says the concerns might reflect the thinking of agency’s staff more than the intent of the agency’s regulations.
EU Firms To Pre-Approve Green Claims Or Face Minimum 4% Annual Turnover Fine
Exclusion from procurement processes, confiscation of revenues, and a fine of at least 4% of annual turnover are some of the penalties the European Parliament is considering for greenwashing as part of its position on the EU Green Claims Directive.
Take Care With ‘Health Lite’ Claims
Some advertisers try to avoid scrutiny of regulators and the National Advertising Division when making health-related claims by making a claim “softer.” Annie Ugurlayan, NAD’s assistant director, offers advice on assuring substantiation and a health claim match.
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