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Are you aware of EU & US actions to address PFAS in cosmetic products?
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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US States Regulate PFAS in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Concerns over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including PFOS and PFOA, continue to...

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Deadline Approaches for Compliance with EU Regulation 2021/1099 Restrictions on Cosmetic Products

The transition deadline for new requirements on Dihydroxyacetone in cosmetic products is...

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China Releases New Regulation on Adverse Reactions in Cosmetics

China has released its first regulation establishing detailed requirements on adverse reactions for...

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FDA Ban on Lead Acetate as a Color Additive in Hair Dyes Comes into Effect

FDA repealed the stay for final rule on banning lead acetate as a color additive in cosmetic hair...

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California’s ‘Cosmetics Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020’ Comes into Effect

Suppliers of cosmetics in California are now required to declare allergens and designated chemical...

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European Commission Restricts the Use of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA) in Cosmetics

With the latest update to Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/135 on January 31, 2022, the use of...

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Hong Kong releases Mercury Control Ordinance

Mercury Control Ordinance came into effective in Hong Kong on December 1, 2021.

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Get Ready for New York’s New Dioxane Limit for Household, Personal Care and Cosmetics Products

A new restriction on 1,4-dioxane in household cleansing products, personal care products and...

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China Introduces Requirement for Specific Labeling Mark on Children’s Cosmetics

On December 1, 2021, the Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued a new...

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EU Extends Ecolabel Criteria to all Kinds of Cosmetic Products and Animal Care Products

The European Commission published revised EU Ecolabel criteria in Commission Decision (EU)...

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A Guide to Successfully Navigating China's New Cosmetics Import Regulations

As of May 1, 2021, the China National Products Administration (NMPA) introduced regulations to make...

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