Benzophenone

December 12, 2016
On December 12. 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Laura Geller Beauty, LLC (“Laura Geller”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Vinocur had alleged that Laura Geller sold sunscreen products containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. As part of...
Cosmetics, Toiletries
Benzophenone
July 27, 2016
The parties involved in the case Held v. American Consolidated Manufacturing Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 27, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that American Consolidated Manufacturing Co., Inc. (“American Consolidated”) sold UV nail gels containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California...
Cosmetics
Benzophenone
June 21, 2016
The parties involved in the case Held v. Beiersdorf, Inc.; et al. executed a Consent Judgment on June 21, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (“Estee Lauder”) sold SPF products (including sunscreen products, and products such as body lotions, lip balms, and other sun protection...
Cosmetics
Benzophenone
May 23, 2016
On May 23, 2016, the parties involved in the case Held v. Levlad, LLC, et al. executed a Consent Judgment.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Edgewell Personal Care, LLC (formerly Energizer Personal Care) and Playtex Products, LLC (collectively, “Settling Defendants”) sod SPF products (including sunscreen products, and...
Cosmetics, Toiletries
Benzophenone