ACTUAL PROBLEMS OF MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF QUALITY OF PERFUMERY-COSMETIC PRODUCTS, HYGIENIC-PREVENTIVE MEANS AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (67) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
E.V. Surmasheva ◽  
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Z.A. Oliinyk ◽  
L.I. Romanenko ◽  
A.I. Mikhienkova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Care Products ◽  
Personal Care ◽  
Cosmetic Products ◽  
Microbiological Control

Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products as Emerging Water Contaminants

2015 ◽  
pp. 81-100
Author(s):  
Julie A. Becker ◽  
Alexandros I. Stefanakis
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Contaminants ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Personal Care Products ◽  
Environmental Cost ◽  
Personal Care ◽  
Water Contaminants ◽  
Life Saving ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Medical Therapies

With the advent of better detection, more micro-contaminants are being found in water. Many of these micro-contaminants come from medical therapies and personal care products. These chemicals are comprised of a wide-range of substances including pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, veterinary drugs, fragrances, hair care products, body lotions, oral care, and cosmetics. Many of these products enhance our quality of life and in some cases, provide life-saving therapies. But, they come with an environmental cost. Scientific research has found sub-therapeutic levels of many of these chemicals in our waterways and in our finished drinking water, causing concern about the potential environmental and public health impacts associated with very low, chronic exposure. As tailored therapies and personal care products are developed, it is crucial to consider how to control emerging contaminants from medical therapies and personal care products. Specific actions and policies can be implemented now by adopting upstream approaches to prevent waste and decrease environmental exposures.

scholarly journals “Not tested on animals”: how consumers react to cruelty-free cosmetics proposed by manufacturers and retailers?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cindy G. Grappe ◽  
Cindy Lombart ◽  
Didier Louis ◽  
Fabien Durif
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Personal Care Products ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Consumer Attitude ◽  
Personal Care ◽  
Cosmetic Products ◽  
Free Products ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Personal Appearance ◽  
The Impact

PurposeAnimal welfare is increasingly favoured by consumers in their choice of food and cosmetic products, proposed by manufacturers and retailers. This study aims to investigate the impact of the “not tested on animals” claim on consumers' attitude and behavioural intention towards a cosmetic product through an enriched version of Ajzen's theory of planned behaviour.Design/methodology/approachA between-subjects design has been used. 450 participants were recruited through the social network of a cosmetics and personal hygiene brand in Quebec, Canada, and answered a questionnaire. They were randomly assigned to either a manipulation group (n = 226) or a control group (n = 224). Data were analysed with partial least squares structural equation modelling.FindingsThis study shows that external (credibility and attitude towards marketing claims) and internal psychological variables (subjective norms and altruistic concerns with animal welfare) influence attitude towards and purchase intention of “not tested on animals” personal care products. More egotistic concerns, such as personal appearance, also explain the formation of attitude towards cruelty-free cosmetics.Research limitations/implicationsThis research supplements Ajzen's original model with internal psychological (individuals' concerns with animal welfare and personal appearance) and external (general credibility of cosmetic products claims, credibility of the “not tested on animals” claim and attitude towards this claim) variables. These variables, as suggested by previous research on cosmetics and their claims, improve the understanding of consumer attitude and purchase behaviour patterns.Practical implicationsThe study's findings point out the role of companies to increase consumers' knowledge on the significance and transparency of their messages, notably the “not tested on animals” claim. They also stress that policymakers in regions where regulation is unclear should at least punish untruthful communication pertaining to animal testing in cosmetic and personal care products.Originality/valuePrior studies on cosmetic products did not investigate the difference of consumer attitude formation towards cruelty-free products compared to conventional cosmetic products. Consequently, this research shows that the construction of attitude towards cruelty-free products highly differs from conventional personal care.

Cosmetic toxicity and Natural solutions for Personal Care.

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Hiren Chavda ◽  
Divya Divya
Keyword(s):  
Personal Care Products ◽  
The Body ◽  
Toxic Chemicals ◽  
Personal Care ◽  
Cosmetic Products ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Nail Polish ◽  
Natural Solution ◽  
Body Care ◽  
Toxic Load

Environmental Working Group (EWG) have warned that a large number of the chemicals used in common personal care products, can be harmful to health. You will find most cosmetic products including shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, liquid soaps, hair gels, lip balms, facial make up, nail polish, perfumes, skin creams, etc. are largely chemical based. Shockingly, a number of toxic chemicals are also used in baby products. Many Research on cosmetics have come up with list of toxic chemicals found in everyday use personal care products and cosmetics along with their health effects. So, people became aware of the dangers present in modern-day personal care products, they started looking for natural alternatives. Fortunately, natural solutions for body care have been around for millennia. Until the first half of the 20th century, only natural solutions were used for personal grooming and cosmetics. People can find natural alternatives for personal care, Which do not add to the toxic load of the Earth. These alternatives will be gentle on the body (skin), as well as safe for the environment. Here, we will discuss about effects of cosmetics on health and Natural solution for personal care.

scholarly journals Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products as Emerging Water Contaminants

2017 ◽  
pp. 1457-1475
Author(s):  
Julie A. Becker ◽  
Alexandros I. Stefanakis
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Contaminants ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Personal Care Products ◽  
Environmental Cost ◽  
Personal Care ◽  
Water Contaminants ◽  
Life Saving ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Medical Therapies

With the advent of better detection, more micro-contaminants are being found in water. Many of these micro-contaminants come from medical therapies and personal care products. These chemicals are comprised of a wide-range of substances including pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, veterinary drugs, fragrances, hair care products, body lotions, oral care, and cosmetics. Many of these products enhance our quality of life and in some cases, provide life-saving therapies. But, they come with an environmental cost. Scientific research has found sub-therapeutic levels of many of these chemicals in our waterways and in our finished drinking water, causing concern about the potential environmental and public health impacts associated with very low, chronic exposure. As tailored therapies and personal care products are developed, it is crucial to consider how to control emerging contaminants from medical therapies and personal care products. Specific actions and policies can be implemented now by adopting upstream approaches to prevent waste and decrease environmental exposures.

Modernizing regulation of cosmetic products: Reintroduction of the Personal Care Products Safety Act

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 403-405
Author(s):  
Harrison P. Nguyen ◽  
Wilma F. Bergfeld ◽  
Howard P. Forman ◽  
Donald V. Belsito ◽  
Jean L. Bolognia
Keyword(s):  
Personal Care Products ◽  
Personal Care ◽  
Cosmetic Products

scholarly journals Hidden Formaldehyde Content in Cosmeceuticals Containing Preservatives that Release Formaldehyde and Their Compliance Behaviors: Bridging the Gap between Compliance and Local Regulation

Cosmetics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun ◽  
Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari ◽  
Moyad Shahwan ◽  
Sa’ed H. Zyoud ◽  
Akram Ashames
Keyword(s):  
Personal Care Products ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Regulatory Control ◽  
Personal Care ◽  
Cosmetic Products ◽  
Formaldehyde Content ◽  
Safety Requirements ◽  
Good Manufacturing Practices ◽  
Quantitative Analyses ◽  
Conducting Research

Background: Many personal care products, and particularly cosmetic products, contain preservatives that release formaldehyde. These are potentially harmful to consumer health, especially considering that the levels of formaldehyde in some products are hidden and excessive. Objectives: To study the formaldehyde levels of preservatives in personal care products and cosmetics on the UAE market and determine the extent of compliance with health and safety requirements. Methods and Materials: Sixty-nine personal care and cosmetic product samples from the UAE market were collected and prepared to determine their formaldehyde content. According to the Second European Commission Directive 82/434/EEC of 2000 and as per the Gulf Technical Regulation, Safety Requirements of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products in GSO 1943:2016, quantitative analyses were performed to identify and quantify the content of formaldehyde as free formaldehyde. Results: With a maximum permissible limit of ≤0.2% w/w, the average formaldehyde content was found to be 0.083 with a 95% CI (0.039–0.13). Nine of the tested personal care and cosmetic products exceeded the recommended formaldehyde level, corresponding to 13% of all samples. None of these samples listed the free formaldehyde content or formaldehyde releaser. Conclusion: Applying good manufacturing practices (GMP), education, and regulatory control to improve the regulation and inspection of cosmetics containing formaldehyde releasers as preservatives, conducting research, and reporting the adverse side effects are highly recommended. There is an urgent need to monitor the incidence of skin sensitivity resulting from the use of cosmetics containing formaldehyde releasers as preservatives.

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