On June 27, 2023, the Canadian government made an exciting announcement, officially banning the testing of cosmetic products on animals within the country. The passing of Bill C-47, known as the Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1, resulted in an amendment to the Food and Drugs Act (FDA), effectively implementing a nationwide prohibition on cosmetic […]
1) Updated SCCS Guidance on the Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics Below is the list of the main changes compared to the previous version. 2) Draft SCCS Opinion on Benzyl Salicylate The SCCS concluded that benzyl salicylate is safe at the concentrations and product types as per table 1 of the opinion and as outlined
The European Commission wants to stop greenwashing by setting clear rules for companies to prove their green claims. It also wants to make environmental labelling schemes more transparent and reliable. A 2020 study found that many green claims were vague, misleading or unsupported by evidence. This makes it hard for consumers to choose sustainable products
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Vegan cosmetics are beauty products that do not contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products, such as honey, beeswax, lanolin, collagen, keratin, carmine, and others. They are also not tested on animals, either by the manufacturers or by third parties. Vegan cosmetics are different from cruelty-free cosmetics, which may still contain animal ingredients but are not
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At the end of February, Canada notified to the World Trade Organisation (WHO) the proposal to amend the Cosmetics Regulations, which includes: This proposal is open for comments until the end of April. The requirement to include fragrance allergens on cosmetic labels would come into force two years after publication in the Canada Gazette, Part
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