Obama signs tobacco bill into law Jun 23, 2009
Before now, tobacco was more lightly regulated than cosmetics or pet food, and previous attempts at FDA regulation were struck down by the Supreme Court as requiring congressional approval. The law empowers the FDA to. (BBC News -- Americas)
EcobabyWorld.com Launches Free Shopping Portal to Help Promote Eco-Friendly Businesses and Their Products Jun 23, 2009
We offer only fragrance free products from Cleaning to Cosmetics and Health and Beauty. Safe, non-toxic, cleaning products. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty, Gets Probation Jun 23, 2009
Her looks have made her a cover girl for magazines, as well as a pitchwoman for Cover Girl cosmetics. . (Click2Houston, TX)
National Personnel Records Center Opens Agency Civilian Personnel Records to the Public Jun 22, 2009
Yet tobacco products have been exempt from the FDA's common-sense regulations that apply to virtually every other product we consume, from food to drugs to cosmetics. This legislation grants the FDA the authority and resources necessary to regulate the manufacturing, marketing and sale of tobacco products. (Saint Louis Front Page)
More Frameline favorites Jun 21, 2009
It's all just a daydream in Kissam's suburban satire, until Anora meets Imogene, a cosmetics saleswoman who rings a lot more than Anora's doorbell. 9:30 p.m. Saturday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Skadden Wins Dismissal of Amgen Multidistrict Class Action, Again Jun 20, 2009
On the first go-round, Amgen, represented by Mark Cheffo of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, argued that the case was an impermissible attempt to bring a private cause of action under the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act. (Only the FDA is allowed to bring such actions. (Law.com)
Report: Financial gains are in weight loss Jun 20, 2009
Drugs, supplements and cosmetics, however, are only expected to reach $7. 9 billion. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Improved Method Developed To Test Carcinogen Risk Jun 20, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 19, 2009) Researchers at Oregon State University recently completed the largest animal study ever done in the field of toxicology, and the findings challenge some basic concepts about how to determine what level of a cancer-causing compound can be considered safe. The study found that acceptable levels of at least one carcinogen may be 500 to 1,500 times higher than is currently believed. (Science Daily)
Scienceuticals Celebrates 4th Anniversary Jun 19, 2009
"I knew contract manufacturing had great potentialm" said Hayden, "When we saw a need within the cosmetics, OTC and drug fields, we moved quickly to fill that need." ... Additionally, Scienceuticals offers and private label cosmetics product lines to a variety of industries ... By linking its knowledge of chemistry and contract manufacturing to a thorough understanding of the cosmetics and skin care industry, Scienceuticals helps customers seize opportunities, build brands and grow profits. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jun 18, 2009
During America Month, more than 100 US brands, including apparel, cosmetics, food and wine, and restaurants, will offer special activities and discounts at Miramar. A variety of events are scheduled such as a movie premiere, a singing and dancing show, a US education seminar and a live graffiti demonstration. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Global Weight Loss Market Worth US$586.3 Billion by 2014 Jun 18, 2009
However, drugs, supplements and cosmetics markets are estimated to be only US$ 7 ... - Weight management food, substitutes and beverages market - Reduced-fat, reduced-sugar and low-carbohydrate products, meal replacements, artificial sweeteners, organic food, beverages - Weight management drugs and supplements market - General anti-obesity prescription drugs, short-term prescription drugs, OTC drug market and supplements, cosmetics - Weight management services market - Dietary services and... (PR Newswire)
FDA chief makes produce safety early priority Jun 17, 2009
"It's in cosmetics, drug delivery, things I never would have imagined, like clothing," Hamburg said. "We need to understand more about that emerging technology and how to evaluate it.". (MSNBC -- Health)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Jun 16, 2009
hair products los angelesFind cosmetics in Los Angeles. Local results. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Jun 16, 2009
This week: HomePride cleans up, delivery services, cosmetics, kitchen retailers, and the weather business. Play over 5000 online games with a seven-day free trial to CluedUp. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Moving? Turn in hazardous household waste Jun 16, 2009
- Other, including household batteries, cosmetics, pool chemicals, shoe polish, lighter fluid, prescription medicines, and arts and crafts materials. - E-waste - not prohibited by movers but accepted at collection point - includes computers, cell phones, cameras, modems, PDAs, monitors, TVs, printers, game systems and general electronics. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Dar Algra honored for 20 years as cancer volunteer Jun 16, 2009
Patients receive over $200 of free, brand-name cosmetics tailored to match their skin tone. As a LGFB state trainer, Algra trains cosmetologists to assist cancer patients with makeup application and hairstyles to enhance their self-esteem. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
M-P accepts elevator bid for $260,700 Jun 16, 2009
For cosmetics, parking lots and entries were again listed. The adequacy of preschool and kindergarten facilities was at the top of the list of educational concerns, followed by space for special programs like elementary band, STP and languages. (Kalona News, IA)
Minister charges L'Oreal to source raw materials from Ghana Jun 6, 2009
Accra, June 5, GNA - The Minister for Trade and Industry, Ms Hannah Tetteh, on Thursday appealed to the Management of the L'Oreal Group, a global cosmetics industry, to include Ghana in its global supply chain for raw materials. She said oils and other herbal extracts which are primary products of the L'Oreal Group abounded in Ghana and by exploring the possibility of sourcing them from the country, the company would be enhancing employment opportunities. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Las Vegas Tourism "ChinChilli Day" Jun 6, 2009
International cosmetics giant Coty is reviewing its media planning and buying assignment in the U.S., per sources. The New York-based company spent $112 million in domestic measured media last year, down from approximately $140 million in 2007, per Nielsen. (AdWeek)
L'Oreal Celebrates 100 Years of Beauty With Volunteer Day in New York City Jun 5, 2009
Worldwide Leader in Cosmetics Commemorates 100th Anniversary by Giving Back through Service Projects in New York City and Across the Nation. NEW YORK, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oreal, a worldwide leader in cosmetics, celebrated its 100th anniversary today. (PR Newswire)
4 rare elephants poisoned in Indonesia Jun 5, 2009
Palm fruit is pressed to make palm oil, used in cosmetics, food and increasingly for clean-burning fuel 00004000. The profitable commodity is one of Indonesia's leading export products and a billion-dollar industry. (India Times, India)
Board to discuss cattle disposal cost Jun 4, 2009
In addition to animal feed, rendered cattle product is used in pet food, cosmetics, soaps and other products. FDA officials said the new regulations were needed to further safeguard the population from bovine spongiform encephalopathy, which is commonly referred to as mad cow disease. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Loan-Shark Lenders Have Date With Hangman: Jane Bryant Quinn Jun 4, 2009
Laws regulate the ingredients that go into cosmetics, the buckles on childrens car seats, the freshness of meat shipped to supermarkets and the safety of prescription drugs. You cant buy firecrackers in many states. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Forestsecret taps into secrets of local herbs May 30, 2009
There are four main product categories: body and skincare; aromatherapy and spa; health food and drinks; and cosmetics. Prices range from RM10 for a bar of soap to RM200 for a bottle of health supplements. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Nuvilex Gets Update from CK41 on purEffect(TM) Launch Plan May 29, 2009
"Mr. Savage is a renowned expert in cosmetics brand development and marketing. We believe in his ability and have confidence he will launch purEffect the right way," stated Martin Schmieg, Chairman and CEO of Nuvilex, Inc. "purEffect is a viable product that can and will compete successfully in the $1 billion over-the-counter acne treatment market. The six-week delay from the planned mid-May launch is insignificant compared to the invaluable contributions that Mr. Savage is making to the... (PR Newswire)
The week's fashion gossip May 29, 2009
The supermodel who has previously worked cosmetics giants Revlon and Maybelline signed up to promote shop chain Spar's Beauty Kiss toiletry range and has posed in a series of raunchy shots. The 43-year-old beauty looks sensational in the pictures, wearing a cutaway black swimsuit. (iAfrica.com)
Have Good Social Etiquette May 28, 2009
Despite the multi zillion dollar cosmetics industry that everyone in the universe knows of, still, somehow, we women are supposed to be beautiful naturally. Applying one s makeup in public erodes our mystique as females. (Suite101.com)
The beauty prep for a sunny day May 27, 2009
Sheriff, an adviser to Mary Kay Cosmetics, recently returned from a Caribbean vacation and made the shift from a light coral blush to a full-blown spice color, she says. She'll pack a similar color for clients Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige on their summer travels. (AZCentral -- Style)
Staying Green in the Sun May 27, 2009
Most of us are aware by now that our medicines, soaps, and cosmetics , where they have the potential to wreak havoc on plants and wildlife. While sunscreen hasn't generated as much concern as, say, , scientists have begun to look more closely at the issue in the past few years. (Slate)
Sotomayor nomination: No smoking gun May 27, 2009
Forget about cosmetics and ethnic heritage, and focus on her record. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tanning a colorful new idea in parties May 26, 2009
It has been declared safe and suitable for use in cosmetics and drugs used to color the skin. DHA is derived from glycerin (vegetable origin), which is a commonly used cosmetic and food ingredient. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Groups target J&J products May 26, 2009
In a letter sent late Friday by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to J&J's chief executive, William Weldon, the seven-year-old group asks the company by the end of August to reformulate its personal care products so that they are free of 1,4-dioxane and any preservatives that release formaldehyde ... Johnson & Johnson spokesman Bill Price said, "The trace levels of certain compounds that were noted by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics can result from processes that make our products gentle for... (Boston Globe)
* Domestic trade drops 9.52 percent May 23, 2009
Other than the medicine and cosmetics category, which increased 6. 74 percent, other wholesale categories all showed negative growth. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Strengthen FDA May 23, 2009
The FDA has the responsibility of ensuring the safety of food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics used by people in the U.S. However, it seems they dont have enough manpower and time to regulate all these different industries. Most of the time, we only hear about the FDA in the news when something bad happens, for instance the recent salmonella incident. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Junketing around the Junction, May 21 May 22, 2009
Come and meet Dawn Dukat, a skincare expert who speaks on skincare and cosmetics for healthy and balanced skin. Be sure to reserve. (Concord Journal, MA)
Sime Darby oleochemicals unit Cognis renamed Emery May 21, 2009
Its products are used in the manufacturing of soap, detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, plastic additives, oilfield drilling chemicals and other industrial applications. Currently, Emery Oleochemicals has production plants in Germany, the US, Canada and Malaysia, and sales and services centres in Britain, Brazil, Japan, China and Hong Kong. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Get paid to recycle! 15 green tips for the lazy May 21, 2009
lets you swap accessories, cosmetics and shoes with fashionistas all over the globe for free (you only pay for shipping). You can also combine barter with cash to trade up while avoiding the full cost both monetary and environmental of consuming a new product. (MSNBC -- Environment)
A woman's quest to erase a past that won't die May 21, 2009
Under the harsh fluorescent lights of the Bi-Mart, Catherine's narrow face is mapped with fine lines and abandoned by cosmetics. She ignores the unwelcome survey of her appearance. (MSNBC -- Health)
A credit card as irresistible as you are May 21, 2009
Not only is it "the only perfume scented Credit Card in Thailand," but it also offers "a wide array" of "You Are My Lady Privileges" including discounts for cosmetics and spa and fitness clubs. Come on -- Lady Titanium. (Salon)
Readers write May 20, 2009
The reason the foreclosures make such an impact on neighborhoods falls into the category of cosmetics. No one cuts the grass. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Keller Rohrback L.L.P. Announces Class Action Complaint Filed On Behalf of Purchasers of Childrens' Personal Care Products May 19, 2009
Although the companies manufacturing and marketing these products call them ``gentle'' and ``pure,'' dozens of top-selling children's bath and personal care products are contaminated with the cancer-causing chemicals formaldehyde and 1,4 dioxane according to the March 2009 Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report, ``No More Toxic Tub. According to Attorney Lynn Sarko, ``Numerous parents have contacted us who are justifiably concerned and alarmed to learn that children's shampoo and other products... (Primezone Releases)
Artificial Skin Made In Fully Automated Process May 19, 2009
27, 2005) The high concentration of ceramides extracted by means of supercritical fluid technology has provoked great interest in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Due to their composition, these. (Science Daily)
Paula Abdul Live on HSN from Hollywood with Her Accessories Collection 'Forever Your Girl' May 19, 2009
g. M. Asam, Carol's Daughter, Clarins, FusionBeauty, HoMedics, Italian Beauty, Andrew Lessman's Procaps, Lancome, Serious Skin Care, ybf Cosmetics); (e. g. , Heidi Daus, R.J. Graziano, IMAN Global Chic, michaeLisa, Noir, Amedeo Scognamiglio, Tori Spelling, Serena Williams); Home/Lifestyle (e. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FDA Needs to Get a Life May 19, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) employs thousands of bureaucrats and spends billions of dollars annually in a supposed effort to ensure various food products, drugs and cosmetics are safe. However, like virtually every federal regulatory agency, the FDA has a pronounced tendency to take itself far too seriously, and to constantly overreach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
• Are claims about beauty creams only skin deep? May 18, 2009
These high-priced creams are considered cosmetics, not drugs, so they haven't been through the rigorous clinical trials necessary to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Finzi has seen over-the-counter creams make a great difference in his patients' skin, particularly creams that contain retinoids or alpha hydroxy acid. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Carly Weeks reports">'You're seeing the future' May 18, 2009
" The sea of pedestrians also flows during retail hours. The wide avenue vehicles were barred here years ago is lined with stores nestled in ornate 19th-century buildings. Dominated as they are by Western names such as Lacoste, Diesel, MAC Cosmetics and Topshop, it's almost difficult to remember you're in a city celebrated for its Byzantine and Ottoman history. Strolling along Istiklal also provides welcome relief for female visitors who are usually overwhelmed with the infamous hisses and cat... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Crimes of fashion under scrutiny May 17, 2009
- A cosmetics company agreed to refund customers, relabel its products and publish notices in newspapers, magazines, shops and online after the commission investigated incorrect labelling on Natural Instinct and Organic Instinct products. The regulator was also concerned about statements made about the products, including that they were "made with/from 100 per cent pure oils and certified organic herbs" because of the tiny concentrations involved. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New Species Of Cholesterol-busting Bug With A Taste For Waste Discovered May 17, 2009
A steroid found in all body tissues, cholesterol is used in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries as stabilizer, emollient and water-binding agent. As a consequence, steroids - including cholesterol - are a major group of contaminants in urban sewage residues. (Science Daily)
FACES DaySpa Named Top Small Business in the Southeast May 17, 2009
Owner, Patricia Owen has guided FACES DaySpa from its inception as a small boutique specializing in Estee Lauder cosmetics to its current status as a nationally renowned day spa profiled in major publications. When it opened in 1983, FACES Boutique featured Hilton Head Island's first Estee Lauder cosmetics department. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Sunday Special: Biotech linking up with larger cos. to stay alive May 17, 2009
His company makes chips that replace animal testing for cosmetics, and tracks the effects of trial drugs on human organs. Biotech is risky business in any economy; testing can take a decade or more, and a single drug or medical device can cost hundreds of millions of dollars before it even reaches the testing stage. (Albany Business Review, NY)
What to Expect When Puberty Hits May 16, 2009
Check out the Kotex and Tampax websites; they're full of information you can print out and put into a cute cosmetics bag with pads and tampons. You can add other items, too, like a heating pad, pain relievers, and sanitary wipes. (Fox News)
Cedarwood Essential Oil May 16, 2009
The used cedarwood oil to embalm, for perfumery and in cosmetics; the ancient Greeks also used cedarwood oil to preserve bodies as they believed it helped to make one immortal ... Cedarwood is commonly found in men's fragrances and aftershaves, where it is used for its antiseptic and astringent properties; it is also used in cosmetics, soaps, perfumes and detergents. (Suite101.com)
May 1-15, 2009, Obituaries May 16, 2009
She worked during World War II at the American Lava and later as a consultant for Eckard s cosmetics department. She and Blackie were devoted to their dogs over the years, Queenie, Bonnie, Dixie, Daisey and Murphy. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Halal: Buying Muslim May 16, 2009
Throw in the fast-growing Islam-friendly finance sector and the myriad other products and services cosmetics, real estate, hotels, fashion, insurance that comply with Islamic law and the teachings of the Koran, and the sector is worth well over $1 trillion a year ... For Muslim women concerned about skin-care products containing alcohol or lipsticks that use animal fats, a few cosmetics firms are creating halal makeup lines. (Time.com)
JC Penney 1Q Profit Slides on Pension Expense May 16, 2009
J.C. Penney Co. said Friday that its first-quarter profit tumbled 79 percent because of a big pension expense, but it narrowly beat analysts' estimates as its expenses fell and demand remained strong for the Sephora cosmetics and American Living merchandise it sells. Looking ahead, the department store chain said it will miss Wall Street's full-year forecast because of soft consumer spending and weak mall traffic. (ABC News -- Wire)
SemBioSys announces first quarter 2009 financial and operational results May 15, 2009
Hydresia(TM) Dulc; has been authorized by ECOCERT(R) as an approved raw material, complying with the standards for ecological and organic cosmetics. - Continued to expand the formulation of new products and customer base, including the launch of a product line by a multinational consumer healthcare company. (Canada Newswire)
Today In the Kitchen: Aloe vera’s benefits May 15, 2009
Aloe vera gel is used in numerous skin care products and cosmetics. As most of us know, aloe is very soothing on sunburns. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
City to start recycling used cooking oil May 15, 2009
Published: Thursday, May 14, 2009 11:19 AM CDT The city of Brenham s recycling center has begun accepting used vegetable-based cooking oils, which can be recycled into a wide variety of items, including cosmetics, fuel, soap and poultry feed. Any types of liquid based oils peanut, corn, canola, olive, etc. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Rising recruits find direct-sales jobs a 'safety valve' in recession May 14, 2009
Kim Joseph talks cosmetics at her Mary Kay party in Secaucus, N.J. Joseph has a master's in public health but struggled to find a job in her field ... " The recession has become a recruiting tool. An Avon cosmetics representative declares in TV ads that "I can't get laid off ... " Companies such as Isagenix, a marketer of weight-management and nutritional supplements and snacks, and jewelry maker Silpada Designs are coaching their representatives to spread the word that direct selling can keep... (USA Today -- Money)
eBay defeats L'Oreal court case May 14, 2009
L'Oreal is the world's largest cosmetics producer ... Paris-based L'Oreal, the world's largest cosmetics group, had alleged in the Paris court that eBay was profiting from the sale of counterfeit goods. (BBC News -- Europe)
Food and Drugs Board destroys drugs May 14, 2009
The drugs destroyed including varieties of some cosmetics were estimated at GHC 48,854 ... Mr. Acheampong said even though the FBD could not guarantee the safety and efficacy of some cosmetics and medical devices, there was the need to promote the health status of Ghanaians. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* Research group sets up biopharma firm May 14, 2009
A group of professors and students at National Chiao Tung University in Hsinchu have founded a biopharmaceutical company to produce magnetic-sensitive microcapsules using nanotechnology that can be used in fighting cancer, cosmetics and other biomedical applications. The research group is composed of two professors at the university's Graduate Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, who serve as consultants, and four postgraduate students from the institute, with one serving as general... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Factions Lobby Over Potential Obama Court Pick May 13, 2009
So "as much as we focus on the cosmetics of the situation - will he go black, female or Hispanic?" - the real question, Whalen said, is : "Will he go with someone who has a long record? And that ties into how much of a fight there will be from the conservative side, if he picks a judge with a history of controversial decisions.". Campbell said that he is betting on a Bay Area possibility: former Obama law Professor Christopher Edley, a prominent former Harvard civil rights scholar who became the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Freida Pinto, Evangeline Lilly, Elizabeth Banks New Spokespeople for L'Oreal Paris May 13, 2009
The L'Oreal Paris brand encompasses the four major beauty categories -- haircolor, haircare, skincare and cosmetics -- and includes such well-known brands as Preference, Excellence and Natural Match haircolors; VIVE Pro, Studio Line, and L'Oreal Kids haircare; Dermo-Expertise skincare, including Advanced Revitalift, Age Perfect, Skin Genesis, Sublime Bronze and Men's Expert; Colour Riche, True Match and Bare Naturale cosmetics collections, a portfolio of mascara including Voluminous, Double... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Built-ins turn odd spots into art, storage May 13, 2009
Toiletries: Medicine and cosmetics are concealed in a cabinet behind a long wall of mirrors in the master bathroom. Accessories: Making the most of space behind a bedroom door 4 inches to be precise this built-in unit holds costume jewelry and belts. (AZCentral -- Home)
