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New standards for BHT and kojic acid in cosmetics in the UK

The UK cosmetics industry is about to undergo significant change, as the Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has published a series of key recommendations. Previously unregulated, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and kojic acid have been scrutinized for their potential endocrine-disrupting effects, resulting in extensive revisions. The new framework for maximum […]

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MoCRA – which businesses qualify for exemption?

Uncategorized / By Tadej Feregotto

MoCRA (Sec. 612) exempts certain small businesses from GMP, facility registration and product listing. Small businesses are defined as businesses with average gross annual sales of cosmetic products in the USA for the previous 3-year period of less than $1,000,000 (adjusted for inflation). However, this exemption does not apply to facilities producing cosmetic products that:

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EU REACH microplastics restriction

Uncategorized / By Tadej Feregotto

On 27 September 2023, the EU Commission published the EU REACH microplastics restriction. This means that the provisions will officially enter into force on 17 October 2023, which is the date when the transition periods will also start. The EU Commission took a big step towards fighting microplastics pollution by adopting new measures under EU

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EU’s plan to ban greenwashing

Uncategorized / By Tadej Feregotto

The European Parliament and Council have come to a provisional agreement on a set of new rules that target misleading marketing claims while aiming to provide consumers with more accurate product information. This agreement involves an update to the existing list of banned commercial practices in the EU and includes additional provisions to address deceptive

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CE.way Regulatory Consultants Expands to Arizona to Navigate New US Cosmetics Regulation – MoCRA

Uncategorized / By Tadej Feregotto

In an exciting move to broaden its international presence and meet the growing demand for regulatory consulting services in the cosmetics industry, CE.way Regulatory Consultants, a renowned regulatory compliance firm, has established a new subsidiary in the United States, specifically in the state of Arizona. This strategic expansion aims to position CE.way as a key

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Fragrance allergens update

Uncategorized / By Tadej Feregotto

On July 27, 2023, the EU Commission published Regulation (EU) 2023/1545, which updates labelling requirements for fragrance allergens in cosmetic products. It provides an expanded list of allergens that must be disclosed on cosmetic product labels. The fragrance allergens listed in entries 45 and 67—92 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 remain relevant,

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Microplastics in the Cosmetic Industry: Regulations and Latest Developments

Uncategorized / By Tadej Feregotto

Introduction Microplastics have become a significant environmental concern due to their widespread presence in various ecosystems, including oceans, rivers, and even the atmosphere. The cosmetic industry has been under scrutiny for its contribution to microplastic pollution. In this blog, we will explore the issue of microplastics in the cosmetic industry, the existing regulations, and provide

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EU Publishes 6th CMR Omnibus Regulation

Uncategorized / By Tadej Feregotto

On the 20th of July 2023, the European Commission released the 6th CMR Omnibus Regulation. This regulation implements the 18th Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) of the EU Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation into the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation. The 6th CMR Omnibus introduces 30 new entries to Annex II, a few of the

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Canada bans Cosmetic Animal Testing

Uncategorized / By Tadej Feregotto

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

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Regulatory Updates March 2023

Uncategorized / By Tadej Feregotto

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

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