States Challenge 3M’s Proposed $10.3B Settlement Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ Pollution
A coalition of 22 states and U.S. territories, including California, Texas, and New York, oppose a proposed $10.3 billion settlement with 3M Co.
J&J Strikes Back: Researchers Sued Over Talc-Cancer Connection Claims
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is suing four researchers who reported a correlation between talc-based products and cancer.
Henkel to settle for US$1.95 million in Right Guard suit
Henkel and Thriving Brands have reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit over the risk of benzene contamination in Right Guard-branded aerosols and spray anti-perspirants, according to a report published by Top Class Actions.
Canada to ban animal testing
Cosmetics animal testing will be banned in Canada after the government passed measures through the Budget Implementation Act, which will prohibit the sale of beauty products that have been tested on animals as well as those that rely on new animal testing data.
Rwanda’s FDA recalls all talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder
Rwanda’s Food and Drug Authority (FDA) has recalled all talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder, according to a report published by Citizen Digital.
FDA issues guidance on preventing contamination in tattoo inks
Following multiple reports of illness caused by infected tattoo inks and the discovery of microbial contamination during subsequent testing, the US Food and Drug Adminsitration (FDA) has issued a draft guidance to help manufacturers and distributors prevent microbial contamination in tattoo inks.
Johnson & Johnson back in court as talc cases resume
Johnson & Johnson is defending its talc in court once again as cracks appear in its bid to settle all remaining suits via a Texas two-step bankruptcy process. The Californian jury trial is the first to go ahead for more than two years, according to a report published by Reuters, after litigation was stayed pending the outcome of the Chapter 11 proceedings.
Will IFF put Lucas Meyer up for sale?
International Flavors & Fragrances is said to be mulling the sale of its Lucas Meyer Cosmetics unit, according to a report published by Bloomberg quoting ‘people with knowledge of the matter’. The cosmetics ingredients division is said to be valued at approximately US$1 billion.
DSM sponsors Skin Cancer Foundation mobile screening program
Royal DSM has announced that it will be a 2023 sponsor of Destination Healthy Skin, the Skin Cancer Foundation’s mobile skin cancer education and screening program.
Givaudan, Symrise, IFF and Firmenich face lawsuit over antitrust claims
Our Own Candle Company has filed a class action lawsuit against four major fragrance manufacturers, according to a report published by Top Class Actions, accusing the ingredients suppliers of violating anti-trust laws.
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