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Stricter Oversight for Cosmetics: China's Updated Safety Measures Take Effect  from August 2025

May 20, 2025 | Stricter Oversight for Cosmetics: China's Updated Safety Measures Take Effect from August 2025

China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has introduced new rules the ‘Administrative Measures for Monitoring and Evaluation of Cosmetic Safety Risks‘, which are set to take effect on 1...

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South Korea Begins Construction of National Animal-Free Testing Facility - Completion Set for 2026

May 20, 2025 | South Korea Begins Construction of National Animal-Free Testing Facility - Completion Set for 2026

On May 16, 2025, South Korea launched the construction of the nation’s first dedicated animal-free testing facility, with the aim of promoting ethical scientific practices and improving chemical safet...

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EPA Delays PFAS Reporting Deadline for Manufacturers
EPA Delays PFAS Reporting Deadline for Manufacturers
May 19, 2025

On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an interim final rule delaying the start of the PFAS reporting period under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(...

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ECHA Publishes Formaldehyde Emissions Guideline Ahead of August 2026 EU Restriction
ECHA Publishes Formaldehyde Emissions Guideline Ahead of August 2026 EU Restriction
May 19, 2025

On 14 May 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a new guideline outlining standardized procedures for measuring formaldehyde emissions from consumer products and vehicle interiors. The...

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EU Adopts New Restrictions on UV-328 and Dechlorane Plus Under POPs Regulation
EU Adopts New Restrictions on UV-328 and Dechlorane Plus Under POPs Regulation
May 19, 2025

In May 2025, the European Commission adopted two Delegated Regulations introducing new restrictions under Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). These measures implement de...

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EU Launches Public Consultation on Evaluation of the Cosmetics Regulation
EU Launches Public Consultation on Evaluation of the Cosmetics Regulation
May 19, 2025

On 5 May 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the evaluation of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. This regulation governs the safety, labelling and marketin...

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