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Saudi Arabia Updates Technical Regulation for Packaging to Align with Product Safety Law

Aug 18, 2025 | Saudi Arabia Updates Technical Regulation for Packaging to Align with Product Safety Law

On 22 July 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of changes to its Technical Regulation for Packaging. The update, circulated under G/TBT/N/SAU/1286/Add.1, conf...

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East African Community Adopts New Standards for Skincare, Hair Dye, and Mosquito Repellents

Aug 18, 2025 | East African Community Adopts New Standards for Skincare, Hair Dye, and Mosquito Repellents

The East African Community (EAC) comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda has officially adopted six new East African Standards (DEAS) covering various skincare, hair dye, and mosquito...

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EU Court Confirms Annulment of  Titanium Dioxide Carcinogen Classification
EU Court Confirms Annulment of Titanium Dioxide Carcinogen Classification
Aug 14, 2025

On 1August 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its final judgment on the classification of titanium dioxide (TiO2), upholding the 2022 General Court decision that annu...

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EPA Updates Safer Chemical Ingredients List with Addition of 18 New Chemicals
EPA Updates Safer Chemical Ingredients List with Addition of 18 New Chemicals
Aug 14, 2025

On 21 July 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the addition of 18 chemicals to the Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL), advancing Administrator Zeldin’s commitment to tra...

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Brazil Implements Historic Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Brazil Implements Historic Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Aug 14, 2025

A groundbreaking law passed by the Brazilian government on July 30, 2025, now prohibits the use of animals in testing cosmetics, personal care products, and perfumes, as well as their ingredients. The...

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Brazil Opens Consultation on Updates to Food Additives and Technological Aids Lists
Brazil Opens Consultation on Updates to Food Additives and Technological Aids Lists
Aug 14, 2025

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has opened a public consultation on proposed updates to the lists of food additives and technological aids. The measure aims to amend Instrução Normat...

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