Judge Dismisses Estee Lauder Lawsuit
A proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Estee Lauder’s virtual “try-on” tool violated Illinois’ biometric privacy law was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Lindsay Jenkins
Allergan Sues Revance Over Secrets
AbbVie’s Allergan unit is proceeding with a lawsuit against Revance Therapeutics, accusing them of using confidential data to compete in the anti-wrinkle injection and facial filler market.
Johnson & Johnson shareholders given green light for class action over talc cases
A US federal judge has granted shareholders permission to launch a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for allegedly hiding the asbestos content of its talc products. Johnson & Johnson continues to maintain that its products are safe and do not contain asbestos.
FDA unveils electronic registration and listing submission portal to ease MoCRA duties
The US Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) has issued final guidance for the industry on the requirement for cosmetic product facility registrations and product listings ushered in under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act, 2022 (MoCRA).
3M, DuPont and Corteva prevail in PFAS class action
A US appeals court has found in favor of 3M, Corteva and DuPont et al in a class action lawsuit that sought to charge circa 10 chemicals manufacturers with contaminating the environment via the production and supply of PFAS.
Thomas Myers Appointed PCPC President
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has appointed Thomas F. Myers as its new president and CEO, effective from January 2024.
Federal judge green lights hair relaxer suit; L’Oreal, Revlon named among defendants
A federal judge has given the nod to a series of claims that chemical hair relaxers made by Revlon and L’Oreal caused cancer and other injuries. The multidistrict litigation totals some 8,000 lawsuits.
FDA grants cosmetics industry six-month grace period to comply with MoCRA
The US Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) has issued guidance on its intent to delay enforcement of the requirements for cosmetics product facility registration and cosmetic product listing contained in the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act, 2022 (MoCRA) by six months.
FTC Accuses Amazon of Price Manipulation
Amazon has been accused by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of employing illegal strategies to increase profits within its online retail business.
Walgreens to settle Rite Aid suit for US$192.5 million
Walgreens Boots Alliance has assented to a US$192.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit bought by Rite Aid investors over the pharmacy conglomerate’s planned acquisition of the drug store chain.
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