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New EU requirement for wet wipes
On 18 December 2020, the EU Commission published the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2151, which lays…
The EU Commission amends Annexes II, III and VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products
UV filter restriction On 13 December 2019, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published…
Guidance for Leave-On Alcoholic Hand Products
On 16 November 2020, the EU Commission has published its Technical Document on product claims…
Toxic-free Cosmetics Act signed into law
The Toxic- free Cosmetics Act (Assembly Bill 2762) has been signed into law by State…
China released the final version of Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR)
On June 29, 2020, Chinese State Council released the final version of the long-awaited updated…
SCCS publishes final opinions on the safety of hair dye, anti-perspirant and antidandruff ingredients
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has finalised its opinion on the…
Final opinion on the safety of dihydroxyacetone (DHA)
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has adopted its opinion on the…
Publication of new titanium dioxide classification
On 18 February, the European Commission has published its final decision on titanium dioxide classification. …
Brexit & EU and UK cosmetics regulation
Last week the UK confirmed that agreed Brexit deal between the EU and the UK,…
New amendments and corrections to Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
The European commission has adopted several substances, which have been classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or…
Labelling requirements for cosmetics sold in Canada
Labelling requirements for cosmetic products sold in Canada are described in the following regulations: the…
Regulatory update regarding the use of Titanium dioxide in nano form
On 6 November 2019, the EU Commission published Commission Regulation, amending Annex VI to Regulation…
Which tests do your cosmetic products actually undergo in Chinese labs?
If you want to register and sell your cosmetic products in China, you have to…
Canadian Cosmetic Notification Form (CFN)
According to Canadian Cosmetic Regulations, all cosmetic products that are sold in Canada, must be…
Cosmetic ingredient Hotlist
Health Canada maintains a Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist (Hotlist), which includes a list of ingredients, that…