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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, April 3, 2023

FDA no longer accepts VCRP submissions

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This is the first concrete effect of the implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) voted at the end of 2022 in the US. T...

Monday, March 20, 2023

New Zealand notifies a revision of its Cosmetic Regulations

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On 14 March 2023, New Zealand notified the WTO of a proposal to amend its Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020. In particular, the text provides for ...

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Canada consults on amendments to its Cosmetic regulation

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Health Canada has just opened a consultation on several changes to its cosmetic regulations. The most important one is to provide information on the p...

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Andean Community notifies new labelling rules for cosmetic products

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Resolution No.2310, published in the Gaceta oficial del Acuerdo de Cartagena, adopts the Technical Regulations of the Andean Community (which includes...

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

GMPs and Quality requirements in China (3/3)

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During the 5th RQC (Rencontres de la Qualité Cosmétiques), organised by IFIS and FEBEA, Victoria Caldy, Business Development & Marketing Director ...

Monday, November 14, 2022

US color additive certification fees to rise soon

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The U.S. FDA has just transmitted to the WTO a draft regulation aiming at increasing the fees for colo additives certification services. This certific...

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

GMPs and Quality requirements in China (2/3)

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During the 5th RQC (Rencontres de la Qualité Cosmétiques), organised by IFIS and FEBEA, Victoria Caldy, Business Development & Marketing Director ...

Monday, November 7, 2022

Canada's Notice of intent on the labelling of toxic substances in products

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Canada has just published in its October 29, 2022 Gazette a notice of the government’s intention to propose actions to require the labelling of certai...

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

GMPs and Quality requirements in China (1/3)

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The new Chinese cosmetic regulation, the CSAR, has introduced a number of new rules, notably in terms of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), quality ...

Monday, October 31, 2022

EWG urges USFDA to ban Oxybenzone in sunscreen products

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The Environmental Working Group, a US-based NGO, has issued an appeal to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action on Oxybenzo...

Monday, October 17, 2022

California bans PFAS in cosmetics

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On 29 September 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Assembly Bill 2771, which provides for the banning of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS...

Monday, September 12, 2022

UK Responsible Person labelling deadline extension

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The Cosmetics, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA), which represents the cosmetics industry in the UK, has announced that an extension of the de...