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Malaysia Updates Cosmetic Product Regulations: New Bans and Restrictions Announced

Feb 07, 2025 | Malaysia Updates Cosmetic Product Regulations: New Bans and Restrictions Announced

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...

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Thailand Tightens Regulations on Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics

Feb 07, 2025 | Thailand Tightens Regulations on Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics

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 formulati...

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US - Key Regulatory Insights 2024
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...

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Canada - Key Regulatory Insights 2024
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 re...

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Philippines Updates PICCS: DENR Adds 161 New Chemicals
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...

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EU Agencies Address Azole Fungicide Resistance in Aspergillus Fungi
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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