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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.

Monday, January 25, 2016

Cosmetics regulations in Saudi Arabia

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The International Cosmetics Congress organized by Business France and Cosmed in December 2015 was dedicated to export to Middle Eastern countries, sta...

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Halal cosmetics and certification

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The importance of halal cosmetics keeps growing, and not just in terms of exports to Middle Eastern countries. The market is developing all around the...

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Plastic microbeads banned from cosmetics in United States

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President Barack Obama signed it on December 28, 2015: the ban of plastic microbeads in cosmetic products became a law in the United States with the M...

Monday, July 6, 2015

In short - China revised the final version of IECIC

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On June 16, 2015, CFDA (China Food and Drugs Administration) revised the final version of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China. IEC...

Friday, November 7, 2014

Publication of the ISO 15819:2014 Standard

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The ISO 15819:2014 standard, "Cosmetics -- Analytical methods -- Nitrosamines: Detection and determination of N-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) in cosme...

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Cosmetic short news - China : Final Version of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - China : Final Version of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients - Anti-ageing claims: L'Oreal reaches settlem...

Monday, June 30, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Nanos: the FDA Guidance

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Nanos: the FDA Guidance - Avon to cut 600 jobs - L'Oreal to acquire NYX Cosmetics brand - Reach: Candidate list updat...

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Illinois bans plastic microbeads

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Illinois bans plastic microbeads - China: 2nd version of the inventory of existing ingredients - Minnesota bans Tricl...

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Cosmetic short news - China: 2nd version of the inventory of existing ingredients

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - China: 2nd version of the inventory of existing ingredients - Minnesota bans Triclosan - China announces the end of m...

Monday, May 26, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Minnesota bans Triclosan

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Minnesota bans Triclosan - China announces the end of mandatory animal testing - Nanos: European Commission launched ...

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Cosmetic short news - China announces the end of mandatory animal testing

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - China announces the end of mandatory animal testing - Nanos: European Commission launched a public consultation - Ess...

Monday, March 17, 2014

Europe vote for Nagoya and ABS

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On 11 March 2014, the European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted new rules on access to genetic resources and fair and equitable sharing of benefits r...