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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, February 21, 2022

Ingredients: the regulatory differences between Europe and the UK

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Since the entry into force of the Brexit, the UK has put in place its own regulation applicable to cosmetic products. But if the main text (very simil...

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Asbestos: US FDA issues scientific opinions on testing methods for cosmetics containing talc

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On January 13th, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a white paper developed by the Interagency Working Group on Asbestos in Consumer...

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

China: regulation of children's cosmetics

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On October 8, 2021, China NMPA promulgated the finalized version of Supervision and Administration Provisions on Children Cosmetics, the first and str...

Friday, December 17, 2021

China: operational implementation of CSAR for cosmetic products

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Since January 1, 2021, China has been implementing its new Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR). Composed of more than 20 texts, ...

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Brazil updates its list of authorised preservatives

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On 13 September 2021, Brazil notified the WTO of its Resolution No.528, adopted on 4 August to internalise Mercosur Resolution No.35/20, which establi...

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

China: cosmetic labelling according to CSAR

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On June 3, 2021, China NMPA (National Medical Products Administration) released the finalized Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Labeling, spelling ...

Monday, August 30, 2021

Publication of ISO 23750:2021 standard

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Published on August 25, 2021, 23750:2021 the standard provides answers to the most frequently asked questions on ingredients and product characterizat...

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Health Canada adjusts its upcoming changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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From October 14 to December 12, 2020, Health Canada opened a consultation on several changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. After reviewing the l...

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Health Canada consultation on allergen labelling

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On July 16, 2021, Health Canada opened a public consultation on a proposed amendment to the Canadian Cosmetic Regulations. It is mainly about the prin...

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The "Free-from..." claims at the international level

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It is now well known that “Free-from…” claims are particularly in the crosshairs of regulatory and control authorities in Europe, and that most of the...

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

International environmental certifications and logos

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Green Dot, recyclability marks, sorting instructions… some logos associated with environmental claims are regulated… but often not in the same way in ...

Monday, May 3, 2021

Canada considers restrictions on talc in cosmetics

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Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada conducted an assessment of talc ...