On 30 October 2024, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) reaffirmed its commitment to responsible advertising…
Latest US regulatory updates on cosmetics: Washington and California
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), enacted in December 2022, marked a significant step…
FDA updates guidance for cosmetic product listing and facility registration
In December 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its Guidance for…
New Opinions published in October: Dihydroxyacetone, Benzophenone-3, and Octocrylene
This October, the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety (SAG-CS) published 3 new opinions on…
United Kingdom to ban wet wipes
The UK has launched an initiative to phase out plastic-containing wet wipes. Northern Ireland, Scotland…
UK Bans 13 Additional CMR Chemicals in Cosmetics
On 3 October 2024, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a…
Navigating Cosmetics Regulatory Divergences between the EU and UK
Brexit has significantly impacted the regulatory landscape for cosmetic products. Since the end of the…
Understanding the Differences Between the PIF, CPSR, and Safety Assessment in Cosmetics
The terms Product Information File (PIF), Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR), and Safety Assessment are…
European Commission’s Second Workshop on Phasing Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments Scheduled for October 2024
A second workshop on advancing the roadmap to phase out animal testing in chemical safety…