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March regulatory roundup
EU NEWS Upcoming Cosmetic Regulatory Changes: PFAS, Potassium Bromide, and Methyl Methacrylate on ECHA’s Agenda…
Update on hexyl salicylate in EU cosmetics regulation
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) recently updated guidelines regarding using hexyl salicylate, a…
Nanomaterial bans and restrictions in cosmetics
Today marks a significant development in the cosmetics industry as the Official Journal of the…
ECHA Reviews Tea Tree Oil’s Impact: A Call for Input
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is currently examining the effects of tea tree oil, derived…
Canada Implements Ban on Cosmetic Animal Testing: A New Era in Cosmetic Regulation
Health Canada has officially implemented a total ban on cosmetic animal testing in a historic…
February regulatory roundup
EU regulatory news Urgent Update on Benzotriazole: Regulatory Action Proposed Germany’s evaluation of Benzotriazole under…
Upcoming changes in the regulations in the next years
Stay ahead in the cosmetics industry with the latest regulatory updates to boost product safety…
January regulatory roundup
EU regulatory news European Chemicals Agency Reviews Hungary’s Proposal to Classify Sodium Chlorite as a…
MoCRA – US agent vs. US RP
US RP MoCRA sets out a requirement for a Responsible Person (RP), which has to…
December regulatory roundup
EU regulatory news ECHA’s Draft CoRAP 2024-2026 Includes 28 Substances for Evaluation, Focusing on Consumer…
Methylparaben in Cosmetics: SCCS Verifies Safety for Consumer Confidence
Methylparaben, a widely used preservative in the cosmetic industry, has been thoroughly evaluated by the…
Types of patch tests
Cosmetic safety testing involves a series of evaluations to assess the potential for adverse reactions…
Cosmetics Direct FDA Portal for Cosmetic Product Listing is Live
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched Cosmetics Direct on 18 December! Cosmetics…
FDA’s New Reporting Standards for Cosmetic Adverse Events
The FDA has announced significant updates for reporting severe adverse events in cosmetics, as required…
The World of Sunscreen: A Guide to Global Regulatory Landscapes
Sunscreen, a crucial component of skincare routines, is poised to continue as a prominent trend…