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.

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 Analysis and Quantification of Alkyl (C12-22) Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride Content in Cosmetics: Regulatory Compliance Gap Analysis

Cosmetics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun ◽  
Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari ◽  
Moyad Shahwan ◽  
Sa’ed H. Zyoud
Keyword(s):  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Personal Care Products ◽  
Chloride Content ◽  
Regulatory Compliance ◽  
Regulatory Control ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ammonium Bromide ◽  
Personal Care ◽  
Chloride Level ◽  
And Control

Background: Exceeding the recommended Alkyl (C12-22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride levels in cosmetics and personal care products is a serious health threat. Objectives: To quantify and investigate Cetrimonium chloride and Behentrimonium chloride in cosmetics and personal care products in the UAE market to gauge whether or not they adhered to requirements for safety and health. Methods: A total of 164 cosmetics products were collected and analyzed in this study. The gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) method was developed and validated for the determination of Cetrimonium chloride and Behentrimonium chloride surfactants in cosmetics products. With each product, Cetrimonium chloride and Behentrimonium chloride (%) were calculated. To test cross-group differences in Cetrimonium chloride and Behentrimonium chloride (%), Kruskal–Wallis test was applied. Results: Of the 125 tested cosmetics and personal care products, five (4%) exceeded the recommended Cetrimonium chloride level in rinse-off hair products (2.5%), 10 (8%) exceeded the recommended Cetrimonium chloride level in leave-on hair products (1%), and 24 (61.5%) exceeded the recommended Cetrimonium chloride level used as a preservative in cosmetics products. Moreover, of the 125 tested cosmetics and personal care products, 21 (53.8%) exceeded the recommended Behentrimonium chloride level used as preservatives in cosmetics products. Conclusions: Although several structures for cosmetics quality and control across the globe are fairly comprehensive and intricate, there is a need to make them more rigorous to apply compliance with GMP and ensure regulatory control. Doing so would help enhance the inspection and regulation of cosmetics containing Behentrimonium chloride/Cetrimonium chloride preservatives. Furthermore, there is a dire need to establish a unified cosmetovigilance worldwide.

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

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

scholarly journals A Study of Literatures: Status of Alcohol in Cosmetics Products from Shariah Views in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Bahirah Baharum ◽  
Mohd Daud Awang ◽  
Syariena Arshad ◽  
Siti Salwa Abd Gani
Keyword(s):  
Organic Solvent ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Personal Care Products ◽  
Scientific Field ◽  
Personal Care ◽  
Cosmetic Products ◽  
Widespread Application ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Food And Beverage

Alcohol is an organic solvent that is widely used in the manufacturing industry, especially in food and beverage products. It is also widely used in cosmetic industries to produce products such as perfume, moisturizer and other personal care products. Despite its widespread application,  discussions regarding the use of alcohol in cosmetics from the Shariah and scientific perspectives are still very limited. Thus, the main focus of the present study is to consider the halal status of alcohol as an ingredient in Shariah-based cosmetic products in Malaysia. The analysis focuses on different aspects of Shariah law and also draws on scientific findings from previous studies. Opinion from scholars in Shariah and scientific field are examined in this articles, and the different types of alcohol found in cosmetic products are also discussed. Keyword: alcohol, cosmetic products, Shariah

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