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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, September 23, 2024

Brazil: new rules for the labelling of the composition in Portuguese

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On 16 September 2024, Brazil notified the publication (on 2 September) of its Resolution No.898. It details the obligation to describe the composition...

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Which anti-ageing claims in the United States?

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In a country where legal action is easily taken (both by consumers through class actions and by competitors), it is particularly important to understa...

Monday, September 9, 2024

Brazil publishes its ‘Cosmetovigilance’ Resolution

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On 28 August 2024, Brazil published Resolution no. 894, adopted the day before. The Resolution sets out very precisely all the cosmetovigilance requir...

Monday, September 2, 2024

CLP classifications in Great Britain: new opinions from the HSE

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On 21 August 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its opinions propo...

Monday, September 2, 2024

New on US Cosmetics Direct: product discontinuation and relisting

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On 29 July 2024, the US FDA announced the introduction of two new features on Cosmetics Direct, its electronic platform dedicated to the registration ...

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Scotland notifies a ban on wet wipes

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On 23 July 2024, Scotland notified a draft Statutory Instrument drawn up in the name of environmental protection, designed to ban the supply and sale ...

Monday, July 8, 2024

Reminder: entry into force of S.I 2023/764 in Great Britain

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Statutory Instrument 2023 No. 764, entitled The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023, comes into force on 6 July 20...

Monday, July 1, 2024

14th and 15th ATP in the CLP: Great Britain's line-up is (almost) perfect

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On 27 June 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in the Great Britain, announced that the ministe...

Monday, June 24, 2024

MoCRA: only a few days left for registrations

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As the additional period granted to cosmetics companies to comply with the new obligations instituted by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act...

Monday, June 24, 2024

Benzotriazole, N,N'-Methylenebisacrylamide: proposals for harmonised classification in Great Britain

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On 20 June 2024, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in the UK, published its opinions proposing the ...

Monday, June 10, 2024

Taiwan updates its lists of restricted ingredients and UV filters

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On 5 June 2024, Taiwan notified the final texts of two lists of regulated ingredients entitled respectively: “Amendment to the list of ingredients res...

Monday, May 27, 2024

Canada: the latest changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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On 17 May 2024, Health Canada announced the latest update to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, which lists ingredients that are banned or restricted in...