Feb 11, 2025 | Japan Releases Q and A Document to Clarify Provisions of Positive List for Food Contact Materials
On 6 February 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) published a Q&A document on its portal to clarify the provisions of a Positive List for Food Contact Materials (FCMs). The Positive List is ...
Feb 11, 2025 | Japan Amends Import Customs Clearance Procedures under CSCL – Effective February 2025
On February 6, 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure for chemicals under the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) was made available on the official portal of Japan's Ministry of ...
South Korea expands prohibited expressions in cosmetic labelling and advertising: New regulations effective 2025
Feb 10, 2025
On January 21, 2025, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) released updated regulations for advertising and labelling of cosmetics to prevent false or exaggerated claims and guide ...
Taiwan proposes new labelling requirements for spices and cosmetic products
Feb 10, 2025
On January 27, 2025, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration and Ministry of Health and Welfare proposed new labelling requirements for specific essence and spice ingredients. The purpose of this or...
ECHA Publishes Single Programming Document for 2025–2027: Focus on Chemical Safety Sustainability and Digital Transformation
Feb 07, 2025
On 3 February 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its Single Programming Document for 2025–2027, outlining its strategic objectives and regulatory actions for the next three years. ...
Malaysia Updates Cosmetic Product Regulations: New Bans and Restrictions Announced
Feb 07, 2025
The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia has issued Circular No. 3/2024, detailing significant updates to the "Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia". These r...
Thailand Tightens Regulations on Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics
Feb 07, 2025
Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented new regulations on titanium dioxide (TiO₂) in cosmetics, focusing on its use as a colorant, UV filter, and ingredient in various formu...
US - Key Regulatory Insights 2024
Feb 06, 2025
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulates chemical manufacturing, importation, and use in the U.S. Since its 2016 amendment under the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act (New TSCA), the Environment...
Canada - Key Regulatory Insights 2024
Feb 06, 2025
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (CEPA 1999) remains Canada’s most important chemical control law, requiring assessments of new substances placed on the market after 1994. It mandates ...
Philippines Updates PICCS: DENR Adds 161 New Chemicals
Feb 05, 2025
On January 22, 2025, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) released a significant update to the Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS), adding 161 new c...
EU Agencies Address Azole Fungicide Resistance in Aspergillus Fungi
Feb 05, 2025
On 30 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and four other EU agencies published a report highlighting the risks associated with the use of azole fungicides, in particular their role in p...
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