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The basics for exporting cosmetics to the Andean CommunitySubscribers only

At the 26th Cosmed Regulatory Congress in early April 2026, Tania Gabriela Zamora Molero, a regulatory expert who has worked within the Andean Community, outlined the key requirements applicable to cosmetic products entering that market.

Understanding Japanese cosmetics regulations for exportSubscribers only

At the 26th Cosmed Regulatory Congress in early April 2026, Haruhi Iwaki, a representative of the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association (JCIA), gave a presentation on the key concepts of Japanese cosmetics regulation, with a particular focus on the essentials for anyone wishing to export to Japan.

ISO 14001 - Environmental management: new editionSubscribers only

ISO has just published a new version of standard 14001 – “Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use”. ISO 14001:2026 does not reinvent the standard. It sharpens it for a world where environmental performance is judged on results, not intentions.

p-Cymene, Burgeonal group, Silver Nitrate...: the Opinion of the GB HSESubscribers only

On 2 April 2026, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinions on the harmonised classification and labelling of several cosmetic ingredients in the GB MCL (Mandatory Classification and Labelling), the equivalent of Annex VI of the European CLP Regulation. Many are in line with the corresponding opinions of ECHA’s RAC,...

Allergens: Canada updates the Cosmetic Notification FormSubscribers only

As announced, Health Canada has just updated its Cosmetics Notification Form to reflect its new “flexible approach” regarding the disclosure of the concentration information of certain fragrance allergens.
Monday, February 21, 2022
Ingredients: the regulatory differences between Europe and the UKSubscribers only
Since the entry into force of the Brexit, the UK has put in place its own regulation applicable to cosmetic products. But if the main text (very simil...
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Asbestos: US FDA issues scientific opinions on testing methods for cosmetics containing talcSubscribers only
On January 13th, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a white paper developed by the Interagency Working Group on Asbestos in Consumer...
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
China: regulation of children's cosmeticsSubscribers only
On October 8, 2021, China NMPA promulgated the finalized version of Supervision and Administration Provisions on Children Cosmetics, the first and str...
Friday, December 17, 2021
China: operational implementation of CSAR for cosmetic productsSubscribers only
Since January 1, 2021, China has been implementing its new Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR). Composed of more than 20 texts, ...
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Brazil updates its list of authorised preservativesSubscribers only
On 13 September 2021, Brazil notified the WTO of its Resolution No.528, adopted on 4 August to internalise Mercosur Resolution No.35/20, which establi...
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
China: cosmetic labelling according to CSARSubscribers only
On June 3, 2021, China NMPA (National Medical Products Administration) released the finalized Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Labeling, spelling ...
Monday, August 30, 2021
Publication of ISO 23750:2021 standardSubscribers only
Published on August 25, 2021, 23750:2021 the standard provides answers to the most frequently asked questions on ingredients and product characterizat...
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Health Canada adjusts its upcoming changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient HotlistSubscribers only
From October 14 to December 12, 2020, Health Canada opened a consultation on several changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. After reviewing the l...
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Health Canada consultation on allergen labellingSubscribers only
On July 16, 2021, Health Canada opened a public consultation on a proposed amendment to the Canadian Cosmetic Regulations. It is mainly about the prin...
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The "Free-from..." claims at the international levelSubscribers only
It is now well known that “Free-from…” claims are particularly in the crosshairs of regulatory and control authorities in Europe, and that most of the...
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
International environmental certifications and logosSubscribers only
Green Dot, recyclability marks, sorting instructions… some logos associated with environmental claims are regulated… but often not in the same way in ...
Monday, May 3, 2021
Canada considers restrictions on talc in cosmeticsSubscribers only
Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada conducted an assessment of talc ...
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