#cosmetic regulations

[foodresearchlab]

A post by the Food Research Lab describes the recall of a hair-care product that exceeds the permitted microbial load by the EU.

More info: https://www.foodresearchlab.com/insights/recall/recall-of-cosmetic-product-for-hair-due-to-presence-of-serious-microbiological-risk/

[cinematic-literature]

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003) by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld

Book title

Animal Liberation (1975) by Peter Singer

Living in Harmony with Animals (2000) by Carla Bennett

Constitution, Jefferson’s Manual, and the Rules of the House of Representatives

Food Drug and Cosmetic Act: A Practical Guide to Law & Regulation

Animal Testing Question: Alternatives & Analyses

History of the FDA 

[hearthmistress]

the argument from corset defenders that they're just trying to say corsets "weren't universal torture devices" and/or "people didn't typically tightlace" is rendered automatically null by the fact that this is fundamentally a straw man argument - one that is made more so because they're purposefully ignoring valid critiques of corsetry - ones that actually take historical context into consideration (i.e. the role of the patriarchy, white women's bodies as tools of colonialism, fashion interlinked with industrialization and capitalism, real women's testimonies and feelings towards it, dress reform and medical history) when discussing clothing and fashion history - to repeat this rhetoric.

most critiques I've seen have encompassed discussions of gender, labour, and colonial history. It's a shame that people keep insisting on seeing the corset as (at best) a neutral item and devoid of social/racial/gendered context, and rather than as something that directly interacts with those topics, and therefore cannot be simply rendered as neutral item of clothing.

[colorisbyshe]

I kinda don't like that last post just because I disagree with trying to justify the legitimacy of 'cosmetic' surgery by going 'some cosmetic surgery actually has non-cosmetic value' like gender affirmation care, reconstruction after injury/surgery, whatever.

Cosmetic surgery should be legal and largely accessible because bodily autonomy is important. The same way I can think some tattoos are heinous, some piercings don't look good or will permanently morph a part of your body, or point out how some body mods are risky or whatever... I still support people getting them because I think it's beautiful to be able to change your body to look how you want it to. It doesn't have to be gender affirming or pain-reducing as well as that to matter.

I don't think criticizing the reasons WHY people may get these surgeries means... being against these surgeries. We should talk about how some nose procedures only happen because of racism. How breast implants can be dangerous and are often only pursued due to misogyny. We can talk about how a lot of weight reduction work isn't about "the risks of fatness" (which are often misrepresented or flat out untrue) but about visual appeal.

While... still letting people make those "bad" choices anyways.

I know we have this idea that we can sort of teach someone enough self love that they will overcome all biases and just... give up on changing themselves or realize that they were never doing it for themselves but for other people but like... you can't always do that.

And I don't think caging people in bodies they don't like is the answer to that. Especially because "make plastic surgery illegal!" won't.. prevent plastic surgery, it will just encourage people to go to people without licenses or to travel out for the country to get work done, often not being able to return to the point of surgery for essential post-surgery care because they can't afford to stay in another country for weeks, months.

To some, this may veer on "choice feminism" but I'm not saying all cosmetic surgery is "empowering." I challenge the notion of "empowering" being a meaningful concept to begin with.

I am just saying... people should be considered their own bodies' keepers. To use or misuse how they please.

I believe in bodily autonomy, even at the cost of said body. And this philosophy extends to other "risky" (or "high risk," a challenging term) behaviour, too.

We can educate the people on what exactly the risks are. Encourage introspect on WHY they are taking on those risks.

But "We should ban {x} for individuals" is soooo rarely a good, meaningful position to take, especially when the only one at risk from {x} is the individual.

Create more support for people. Be the type of person who really pushes for body acceptance but body acceptance also means... body liberation. And we don't get that from taking choices away.

"Cosmetic" surgery doesn't need to be justified by its other value. The value is body liberation.

[oasatelematics]

of course we should be supporting small businesses etc etc. however. if you ever catch me buying makeup that some tiktoker made and packaged in their kitchen just hunt me for sport and shoot me point blank

[snailmailmp3]

hate it when posts criticizing the skincare industry lump sunscreen in with all of that. you absolutely do not need a skincare routine but you DO need to wear sunscreen not for aesthetic reasons but because it prevents skin cancer

[mazharking]

yea, those are not well researched. we do know what causes frequent yeast infections, it's just that multiple causes are at play. and what makes a treatment decent, according to you?

is fat removal surgery decent? are breast implants decent? are quack creams that do nothing that vaseline couldn't do decent?

wild how like PCOS, endometriosis, vaginismus & hell, even frequent yeast infections are “mysterious” with no well known cause and little to no decent treatment, but we have tons of supposedly well researched body fat removal methods, about 20 different kinds of breast implants, laser hair removal, and 100 different dermatologist recommended anti aging creams. we sure had the money and brainpower to cure those “diseases”

[freyrnigeria]

Malaysia's NPRA guidelines for cosmetic product compliance. Learn about safety, quality standards, and post-market obligations with Freyr's help.

[freyrsolutions]

A Guide to Cosmetic Regulations in Chile for Global Brands Explore our detailed infographic on Chile's cosmetic regulations, covering mandatory labeling, product registration, & safety standards for the cosmetic industry

[pinkcasket]

always hilarious to watch people bring up their "labor concerns" about chinese cosmetics brands. if you care so much about labor you should also avoid every makeup brand from the US.

[thebeautyscientist]

Heavy Metals in Cosmetics: Background to Regulations, Risks, and Testing

  Heavy Metals in Cosmetics? Heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and others, are naturally occurring elements that can be found in the environment. They can make their way into cosmetics through contaminated raw materials or during the manufacturing process. These metals are not intentionally added to cosmetics but can be present as impurities. The presence of heavy metals in…

[cosmetictherapist]

We need a government issued-country standard licensing process for cosmetologists and all individual licensees cause these reciprocity laws and transfer and re testing fees and processes can overwhelmingly disruptive for an individual’s career and fee dismantling of their collective expertise, experience, education.

[johnwilson88]

Understanding India Cosmetic Regulation: Simplifying Compliance with FDApals

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[libraford]

I've been thinking about the proposed gender transition regulations (ohio) because it paints a strange painting about what it's like to be a young queer American.

At the same time that they're trying to increase the restrictions of HRT and surgery to 21, they are trying to lower the working age and increase their hours past 30, deny them lunch breaks. Moms for Liberty (now calling themselves Awake Americans) are trying to remove queer content from schools, claiming that it's pornographic. They're practically adults when you're using them in the workforce, but children when they want to learn and children when they want to be happy.

You can enlist in the military at 18. You can get a tattoo at 18. You can get your nipples pierced at 18. You can work an exploitative job at 18. You can buy pornography at 18. Vote at 18. Gamble at 18. Get married at 18. Get cosmetic surgery at 18 (unless you're trans.) You can drink and smoke legally at 21 without 6 months of therapy and the approval of a board certified psychologist, endocrinologist, and one of three medical ethicists in the state.

But you can't transition. Because the state thinks that you're too young and don't know yourself well enough to make that decision, but it will let you die in a war.

The comment period for this rule change ends January 19th at 5pm. Send an email to mh-sot-rules@mha.ohio.gov with the title "Comments in Gender Transition Care Rules" and tell them how the new rules would impact your life or the lives of those around you.

[freyrnigeria]

Learn about BPOM compliance, cosmetic documentation, import regulations, and product approvals to navigate the Indonesian cosmetic market successfully.