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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, March 12, 2014

Cosmetic short news - A US bill to phase out animal testing

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - A US bill to phase out animal testing - Deforestation: Greenpeace accuses Procter & Gamble - ICCR: nanos safety a...

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Cosmetic short news - New York to ban microbeads?

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - New York may ban microbeads in cosmetics - China: CFDA consults on existing cosmetic ingredients - ECHA adds 7 new su...

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

China: new registration for new cosmetic ingredients

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CFDA has published a notice to invite public comments on the amendment of new cosmetic ingredient registration management rules. According to the CIRS...

Monday, January 27, 2014

Cosmetic short news - China: CFDA consults on existing ingredients

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - China: CFDA consults on existing cosmetic ingredients - ECHA adds 7 new substances to SVHC candidate list - ECHA: 2 n...

Thursday, December 19, 2013

US: efficacy and safety of antibacterial soaps in question

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No evidence that they are any more effective at preventing illness than plain soaps, ingredients such as triclosan and triclocarban which may carry un...

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Regulation: what is new, the world over?

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When thinking “compliance to regulation", European requirements are not enough, especially if export is a target. China, India, Morocco, Africa and Mi...

Monday, August 5, 2013

China: its regulation, in practice

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It is said to be complex and unclear, along with burdensome procedures and dull lead times. However, the Chinese regulation shall not deter any effort...

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Cosmetic short news: FDA publishes guidance for Good Manufacturing Practices

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Latest cosmetics news in brief: FDA publishes guidance for Good Manufacturing Practices - Cosmetics Regulation: a White Paper about the hair-dressers’...

Friday, December 16, 2011

Export: the Chinese regulation

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How to register products and new ingredients in China? While this country is an essential market for the export of cosmetics, since April 2010, the re...

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Sunscreens: New FDA Requirements

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is responsible of cosmetics in the USA, has issued new requirements about efficacy and labelling of suns...

Monday, April 4, 2011

Cosmetovigilance ? as seen by the USA

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A problem after using a cosmetic product? A rash, an allergy-like reaction, an irritation? In France, from 2004 on, the Cosmetovigilance network has b...