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Brazil updates its list of substances banned in cosmeticsSubscribers only

On 7 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of substances banned for use in personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes. A 60-day consultation was opened.

United Kingdom: an omnibus regulation for 64 CMRs and Kojic AcidSubscribers only

On 17 December 2024, the UK published Statutory Instrument 2024 No.1334. It includes a ban on 64 CMR substances (eight of which have INCI names), and new restrictions on kojic acid.

US FDA proposes mandatory testing of talc-containing productsSubscribers only

On 26 December 2024, the US FDA opened a consultation on a draft rule aimed at requiring talc-containing products to be tested for asbestos using standardised methods.

GB CLP: HSE Opinion on Potassium BromideSubscribers only

On 27 November 2024, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the Agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinion proposing the harmonised classification and labelling of Potassium Bromide. Once again, this opinion differs significantly from that of ECHA’s RAC…

Methyl Methacrylate under scrutiny in CaliforniaSubscribers only

On 20 November 2024, the United States notified a draft amendment to the Californian regulations. The aim is to include Methyl Methacrylate in the list of Priority Products.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
International News: Novelties applicable to cosmetic products in AlgeriaSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that in a notice addressed to economic operators dated 21 April 2020, the Minis...
Monday, May 4, 2020
International News: Novelties applicable to cosmetic products in IndiaSubscribers only
Many countries have urgently adapted their regulations to meet the new priorities created by the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular to speed up the mark...
Monday, April 27, 2020
What microplastics ban for China?Subscribers only
In China, cosmetic rinse-off products will be subject to a manufacturing ban starting on 31 December 2020 and a sales ban effective on 31 December 202...
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
International News: EU-Vietnam Free Trade AgreementSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that on 21 January, the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee app...
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
International regulation: Thailand passes gels containing alcohol under the status of cosmetic productsSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that on March 11, 2020, the Thai Food and Drug Administration announced that ge...
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
International regulation: Taiwan updates its list of cosmetic preservativesSubscribers only
The Taiwanese Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revised the list of preservatives in cosmetic products. These changes will come into effect on Ju...
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
International news: VAT on imports in Nigeria increases from 5% to 7.5%Subscribers only
The Nigerian President ratified the Nigerian Tax and Fiscal Law (Amendment) Bill 2019, or Finance Bill, after it was adopted by the National Assembly ...
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Cosmetic regulations in BrazilSubscribers only
Brazil is a member of Mercosur (El Mercado Común del Sur) along with Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. This entity issues resolutions, which each count...
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Validation method for quantitative analytical methods: New ISO standardSubscribers only
The ISO/TS 22176:2020 standard, for the cosmetics industry, propose a characterization protocol for the validation of a quantitative analysis method i...
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
International news: China abolishes 447 industrial standardsSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that, on December 31, 2019, China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) ann...
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Brexit: moving into the transitionSubscribers only
After many twists and turns, the Brexit is here.
Multiple scenarios have been studied, but as of January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom is indeed leavin...
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiological limits: Reviewed... and confirmed!Subscribers only
The objective of ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiology - Microbiological limits, is to define acceptable quantitative and qualitative limits for finished cosm...
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