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Jul 31, 2023 | UK introduces new restriction to the Cosmetics Regulation
On 6 July 2023 the UK Government published an amendment, the Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023, to the retained EU legislation, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (the...
Jul 31, 2023 | European Commission regulates the labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products
On 26 July 2023, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 in the Official Journal of the European Union, amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (the Cosmetics Regulation) concerning...
India further extends the Quality Control Order Enforcement Date for 10 substances
Jul 31, 2023
The Central Government of India has extended the enforcement date for 10 substances under the Quality Control Order (QCO). The amended enforcement dates were published by the Ministry of Chemicals and...
Renewal of AICIS Registration Opens in Mid-August.
Jul 28, 2023
UPDATE: The registration is now open in AICIS Business Services. The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has announced that companies that plan to import or manufa...
Colombian Government Prohibits Mercury Use Nationwide Taking a Step Towards Sustainability
Jul 28, 2023
In a move towards environmental preservation, the National Government of Colombia has implemented a groundbreaking law to reduce and eliminate the use of mercury in industrial activities. The decision...
Update on the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products by NPRA in Malaysia
Jul 28, 2023
On July 4, 2023, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia published Circular 2/2023, Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products, which outright prohibits 19 ingredients, limit...
Health Canada proposes updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Jul 27, 2023
On 13 July 2023, Health Canada opened a consultation on proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredients Hotlist concerning prohibited and restricted ingredients. The consultation is open for new inputs u...
EU Revision of the Mercury Regulation
Jul 27, 2023
On 14 July 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal to revise the Mercury Regulation and thereby ban all remaining intentional uses of the metal. The Commission proposal was adopted in parall...
EU introduces emission limits for formaldehyde in consumer products
Jul 27, 2023
On 14 July 2023, the European Commission adopted an amendment (Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1464) to the REACH Regulation which introduces maximum emission limit for formaldehyde in a variety of co...
Recommendations for KKDIK Registrations by Cefic
Jul 26, 2023
At a recent meeting in Istanbul, professionals and senior officials from Turkish ministries, ECHA, Cefic, and the UK's Chemical Industries Association (CIA) gathered to discuss the current status of K...
EU Committee Publishes Revision of Guidance on the Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
Jul 26, 2023
On 6 June 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union adopted the second revision of its Guidance on the Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics. The guidanc...
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