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Brazil updates its list of substances banned in cosmetics

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 Acid

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 products

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 Bromide

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 California

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, July 11, 2018

Italy joins the anti-microplastics movement

On 22 June 2018, Italy notified the WTO a draft regulation aimed to ban the marketing of non-biodegradable and non-compostable cotton buds and exfolia...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Northern Ireland: the ban of plastic particles in cosmetics to come

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Following the action already taken by England, Wales and Scotland (as by many other Member States and third countries), Northern Ireland now notify th...

Monday, May 21, 2018

Exporting to the United States: regulatory pre-requisites

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Under American regulations, cosmetics are divided into two different categories, contrary to what is implemented in Europe. As a result, it is crucial...

Monday, May 14, 2018

Chinese vs European regulatory requirements

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It is no use explaining why cosmetics brands had better venture into China. This dense market promises bright establishment prospects. But before pack...

Monday, April 30, 2018

Importing into Israel: probable impacts of the new Regulation

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Exporting products to Israel represents great development prospects for cosmetics manufacturers. However, Israeli regulations are quite complex and co...

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Passport for Japan (3/3): the Japanese regulatory framework

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With its particular mentality and specific distribution channels, the Japanese cosmetics market has characteristics that need to be well-understood be...

Monday, February 12, 2018

Wales and Scotland: a ban of plastic microbeads in cosmetics to come

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Following the action already taken by England (as by many other Member States and third countries), Wales and Scotland now notify the WTO of their dra...

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Canada adapts the regulation of several cosmetic ingredients

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On November 8, 2017, Health Canada opened a consultation on several updates of the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. In the scope: an alignment with Europe...

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

England: the ban of plastic microbeads in cosmetics to come

On 31 July 2017, the United Kingdom notified the WTO a draft regulation aimed to ban microbeads as an ingredient in rinse-off personal care products i...

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Sweden: the ban of plastic particles in cosmetics to come

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On 6 July 2017, Sweden notified the WTO a draft regulation aimed to ban the placing on the market of rinse-off cosmetics that contain plastic particle...

Monday, May 1, 2017

Biodiversity: understanding all about the Nagoya protocol

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The Nagoya protocol that came into force on 12 October 2014 aims to guarantee the sovereignty of countries in terms of biological wealth. It marks the...

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Canada ratified the WTO ATF: implications for cosmetics

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As Bill C-13 was enacted in December 2016, Canada ratified the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) on December 16, 2016,...