China Releases Limit for Benzene in Cosmetics and New Toxicology and Chemical Testing Methods for Cosmetics
China becomes the first market in the world to set a limit for benzene as an impurity in cosmetics.
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China Releases Limit for Benzene in Cosmetics and New Toxicology and Chemical Testing Methods for Cosmetics
China becomes the first market in the world to set a limit for benzene as an impurity in cosmetics.
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EU publishes a list of additional fragrance allergens to be labelled on cosmetic products
Currently, the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 requires the presence of 24 allergens to be...
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US Congress reintroduces the Safer Beauty Bill Package to protect consumers and salon workers
May 24th, four Bills have been introduced to address cosmetic safety for both consumers and salon...
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Get ready for new Chinese toothpaste regulation, December 1, 2023
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued ‘Notice No. 71 - Measures for the...
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What’s next in the banning of microplastics in cosmetic products?
Many countries have banned microbeads in rinse-off cosmetic products, the European Commission and...
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Are you aware of EU & US actions to address PFAS in cosmetic products?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are recognized as ‘forever chemicals’ and are now a...
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New US MOCRA Cosmetics requirements: all you need to know to get ready
In our last article covering the US Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA), we...
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CBD in cosmetics, a look at its legal status around the world and Hong Kong’s zero-tolerance approach.
Countries have different approaches and regulations concerning the use of CBD in cosmetic products....
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New requirements for the cosmetic industry in the US - Modernization of cosmetics regulation act of 2022 (MOCRA)
On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into effect the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation...
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California Bans Use of Intentionally Added PFAS in Cosmetic and Personal Care Products
California Governor approves Bill AB-2771 prohibiting the use of intentionally added PFAS in...
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EU Amends Prohibition and Restriction List for Cosmetic Ingredients in Response to New CMR Substance Classifications
European Commission adds 14 prohibition entries, restricts one new substance and amends one entry...
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Health Canada Adds Two New Substances to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Health Canada’s August 2022 update to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist adds two substances to the...
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