The Governor of New York has signed Senate Bill S483B into law. This project promulgates the reform of the general commercial law in relation to the prohibition of the sale of cosmetics tested on animals. The new law “New York Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act” will go into...
The transition period is extended to comply with certain points of the British regulation. The following changes have taken place in the guidance on regulations that apply to cosmetic products supplied in or to Great Britain; Extension of a period of five years, until...
The UK Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) would like to invite interested parties to submit scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients. The UK is in the process of evaluating the safety of different ingredients used in...
A discussion draft of the FDA Safety Advances Act has been published. Members of the Senate have introduced a bill to reform the regulation of dietary supplements, cosmetic products, and some laboratory tests by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The proposals...
On April 5, 2022, Brazil notified the WTO of Resolution number 629 on UV filters. On February 18, 2022, Brazil notified Resolution number 600 on permitted UV filters for personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes. Resolution number 629 contains provisions on...
Heads of state, environment ministers and other representatives from 175 nations have endorsed a landmark resolution at the United Nations Environment Assembly to end plastic pollution and forge a legally binding international agreement by 2024. The 5th United Nations...
On February 18, 2022, Brazil notified the WTO of Resolution number 600, dated February 9, 2022. This Resolution establishes the list of allowed ultraviolet filters for personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes. In addition, it internalizes Resolution No....
On July 6, 2019, the proposed Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette for a 75 -day public comment period. On 5th January 2022, the Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain...
On December 9, the Humane Society of the Unitated States, Humane Society Legislative Fund, and the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) applauded the bipartisan introduction of the Humane Cosmetics Act of 2021 in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. the...
The Tourism Authority of Thailand warns tourists about the prohibition in all national parks of the country of the use of sunscreens that contain UV filters considered harmful to coral reefs, violators can be fined up to 100,000 baht. This ban came into effect...
This September 13, Brazil notified the WTO (World Trade Organization) of its Resolution No. 528, published on August 11 in the Official Gazette of the Union, this resolution establishes the list of substances with preservative action allowed for personal care...
On June 3, 2021, the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) published the Cosmetic Labeling Administrative Measures, which specify the labeling requirements and prohibited claims according to the Cosmetic Administration and Supervision Regulation...