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Yes To cosmetics containing microbeads recalled by Health Canada

Aug 18, 2023 | Yes To cosmetics containing microbeads recalled by Health Canada

On August 3, 2023, Health Canada issued a consumer product recall notice for four cosmetic goods manufactured by the US-based company Yes To due to the presence of plastic microbeads. Microbeads are l...

Cosmetic Products Personal care
MEE solicits information on LC-PFCAs and MCCPs

Aug 18, 2023 | MEE solicits information on LC-PFCAs and MCCPs

The Ministry of Environment and Ecology of China (MEE) has called for public information on long-chain perfluoro carboxylic acids’ (LC-PFCAs) salts and related compounds and medium chain chlorinated p...

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ECHA to support the European Commission with tasks concerning battery safety
ECHA to support the European Commission with tasks concerning battery safety
Aug 17, 2023

On 17 August 2023, the new EU Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) concerning batteries and waste batteries entered into force and the Batteries Directive (Directive 2006/66/EC) was repealed. In the...

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Annex III Inventory under EU-REACH Withdrawn
Annex III Inventory under EU-REACH Withdrawn
Aug 17, 2023

REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. REACH is a regulation of the European Union (EU), adopted to improve the protection of human health and the envir...

EU REACH Inventory
Brazil ANVISA's New Normative Instruction Sets Guidelines for Labeling Changes in Personal Care Products
Brazil ANVISA's New Normative Instruction Sets Guidelines for Labeling Changes in Personal Care Products
Aug 14, 2023

ANVISA has taken a significant step toward ensuring transparency and consumer safety within the personal care product industry. With the introduction of a new Normative Instruction, ANVISA is set to r...

Cosmetic Products Labelling Latin America
Public Consultation on Infringement Scheme for Hazardous Substances in New Zealand
Public Consultation on Infringement Scheme for Hazardous Substances in New Zealand
Aug 13, 2023

In New Zealand the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is actively seeking feedback from stakeholders on a proposed infringement offence scheme for hazardous substances under the Hazardous Substa...

Hazardous Chemicals Deadline
Cosmetics in Brazil: New Regulations Impact Personal Care Industry
Cosmetics in Brazil: New Regulations Impact Personal Care Industry
Aug 11, 2023

In a significant move that underscores Brazil's commitment to consumer safety and the regulation of cosmetic products, the National Health Surveillance Agency of Brazil (ANVISA) has introduced new mea...

Cosmetic Products Latin America
In Brazil ANVISA Greenlights Imports Using Single Declaration Approach
In Brazil ANVISA Greenlights Imports Using Single Declaration Approach
Aug 10, 2023

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has approved a regulation that allows the use of the Single Import Declaration (Duimp) as an alternative for the importation of goods and products subje...

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