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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…
November regulatory roundup
EU regulatory news SCCS Final Opinion: Butylparaben Deemed Safe as Cosmetic Preservative at Low Concentrations:…
Major Updates in Cosmetic Regulations USA: What You Need to Know
The Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act of 2022 (MoCRA) Brings Significant Changes In a landmark…
FDA Delays Enforcement of Cosmetic Registration Requirements: What You Need to Know
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently made an important announcement that will…
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…
MoCRA – which businesses qualify for exemption?
MoCRA (Sec. 612) exempts certain small businesses from GMP, facility registration and product listing. Small…
EU REACH microplastics restriction
On 27 September 2023, the EU Commission published the EU REACH microplastics restriction. This means…
EU’s plan to ban greenwashing
The European Parliament and Council have come to a provisional agreement on a set of…