Distribution date: 25 April 2019

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is confirming the effective date of 4 December 2018, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of 1 November 2018, and that amended the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded safe use of synthetic iron oxides as color additives to include use in dietary supplement tablets and capsules. DATES: Effective date of final rule published in the Federal Register of 1 November 2018 (83 FR 54869) confirmed: 4 December 2018.

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 25 April 2019

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is confirming the effective date of 4 December 2018, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of 1 November 2018, and that amended the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded safe use of synthetic iron oxides as color additives to include use in dietary supplement tablets and capsules. DATES: Effective date of final rule published in the Federal Register of 1 November 2018 (83 FR 54869) confirmed: 4 December 2018.

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 25 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 24 June 2019

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for glycerine for cosmetic industry.

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 290545); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 24 June 2019

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for glycerine for cosmetic industry.

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 290545); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 24 June 2019

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for shea butter for cosmetic use derived from the kernels of the sheanuts (Butyrospermum parkii). This standard does not cover products for which therapeutic claims are made.

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 33); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 24 June 2019

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for shea butter for cosmetic use derived from the kernels of the sheanuts (Butyrospermum parkii). This standard does not cover products for which therapeutic claims are made.

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 33); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 24 June 2019

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for body oils based on refined vegetable oils or vegetable oils blends, mineral oils or mixture of the vegetable oils and mineral oils meant for application on the skin.It does not cover skin creams, lotions, hair oils and pure essential oils.Body oils for which therapeutic claims are made are not covered by this standard.

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 33); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 24 June 2019

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for body oils based on refined vegetable oils or vegetable oils blends, mineral oils or mixture of the vegetable oils and mineral oils meant for application on the skin.It does not cover skin creams, lotions, hair oils and pure essential oils.Body oils for which therapeutic claims are made are not covered by this standard.

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 33); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 24 June 2019

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for deodorants and antiperspirants

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 330720); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 25 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 24 June 2019

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for deodorants and antiperspirants

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 330720); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification