As is the case in many other countries, labelling is a very important part of ensuring compliance with the relevant cosmetics legislation in China. The applicable national standard for cosmetic products labelling is GB 5296.3-2008. Cosmetic labels, including claims, are checked during the process of pre-market product registration and they are also checked by the […]
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The California Proposition 65, also known as Prop 65, was passed in California in 1986 with the aim of protecting the state’s water sources. The Proposition requires the state to publish and maintain a list of chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The list of such substances is
Cosmetics manufacturers, packers and distributors that operate in the USA are encouraged to use the FDA’s Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP). The VCRP applies only to cosmetic products that are sold to end-consumers in the USA. The VCRP does not apply to products that are not intended for sale, such as hotel samples or free
