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SCCS evaluates the safety of salicylic acid in children’s cosmetics

Jan 27, 2025 | SCCS evaluates the safety of salicylic acid in children’s cosmetics

On January 13, 2025, the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its preliminary opinion on the safety of salicylic acid as a cosmetic preservative concerning children's exposure. T...

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SCCS publishes preliminary scientific opinion on the safety of butylparaben cosmetic products for children

Jan 27, 2025 | SCCS publishes preliminary scientific opinion on the safety of butylparaben cosmetic products for children

On 10 January 2025, the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) adopted its preliminary opinion on the safety of using butylparaben as a preservative in cosmetic products for children. The d...

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 Dominican Republic Announces Draft Regulation on Cosmetics Personal Care and Household Products
Dominican Republic Announces Draft Regulation on Cosmetics Personal Care and Household Products
Jan 24, 2025

On 13 January 2025, the Dominican Republic issued a notification under the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) to announce a draft Technical Regulation aime...

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Ukraine to Align Environmental Laws with EU Laws on Ozone-Depleting Substances and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
Ukraine to Align Environmental Laws with EU Laws on Ozone-Depleting Substances and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
Jan 24, 2025

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine is driving forward the adoption of key European Union regulations on ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gas...

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South Korea approves first 15 biocidal products under K-BPR
South Korea approves first 15 biocidal products under K-BPR
Jan 24, 2025

On December 20, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE) announced the approval of the first 15 biocidal products under the Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Act (K-BPR). ...

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 Ecuador Updates Regulations on Good Practices for Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
Ecuador Updates Regulations on Good Practices for Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
Jan 24, 2025

The Republic of Ecuador has announced significant amendments to its Sanitary Technical Regulation on Good Practices for Storage, Distribution, and/or Transportation for pharmaceutical companies and ma...

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