FREN

Forgot your password ?

New user? Create an account
DemoSubscribe
Register now!
Regulation
All articles
European Commission
SCCS
ECHA
France
IFRA
International
Focus
The checklists

Regulation:International

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, but not all…

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.

Australia: consultation on regulation of sunscreens reformSubscribers only

On 26 March 2026, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) launched an eight-week consultation on a proposal aimed at “improving the regulation of sunscreen”.

United States: a single platform for adverse eventsSubscribers only

On March 11, 2026, the US FDA announced the merger of its various adverse event reporting systems (including the one for cosmetics) into a single platform. For the US agency, this is a guarantee of greater transparency and some savings…

Health Canada announces “flexibility” regarding allergen requirementsSubscribers only

Health Canada has just announced that it has “heard concerns from industry” and adopted a “revised approach” to fragrance allergen requirements. The plan is to make no amendments to the Cosmetic Regulations but to allow flexibility in their interpretation…
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Brexit: prepare (again!) for the worst!Subscribers only
It is now a (sad) habit with Brexit: negotiations are slipping, agreements are dragging on, companies still don’t know exactly what regulations they w...
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Canada: Consultation on proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient HotlistSubscribers only
On October 14, 2020, Health Canada opened a consultation on several amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. These adjustments, which have been ...
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
China: registration and notification of new cosmetic ingredients according to CSARSubscribers only
Among the complementary regulations to the new CSAR (Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation), the one on the management of new ingredients...
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
China: registration and notification of cosmetic products according to CSARSubscribers only
Since the publication of the final version of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) on 29 June 2020, China has issued several ...
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
International news: Colombia bans animal tests for cosmeticsSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that the Colombian government has officially banned animal testing for the cosm...
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Entry into force of EU-Vietnam free trade agreementSubscribers only
Within the framework of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France reminds that the trade agreement with Vietnam, which came into force on 1 Au...
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Canada: amendments to Ingredient Hotlist delayed ... and clarifiedSubscribers only
In January 2020, Health Canada issued a “Notice to Stakeholders” regarding several proposed amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. Due to the ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
China: the CSAR is born, long live the CSAR!Subscribers only
China officially announced the release of the final version of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR). The new regulation will ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
International news: Australia bans cosmetics testing on animalsSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that the Australian government has officially banned animal testing for the cos...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
International News: Novelties applicable to cosmetic products in AlgeriaSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that in a notice addressed to economic operators dated 21 April 2020, the Minis...
Monday, May 4, 2020
International News: Novelties applicable to cosmetic products in IndiaSubscribers only
Many countries have urgently adapted their regulations to meet the new priorities created by the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular to speed up the mark...
Monday, April 27, 2020
What microplastics ban for China?Subscribers only
In China, cosmetic rinse-off products will be subject to a manufacturing ban starting on 31 December 2020 and a sales ban effective on 31 December 202...
Previous page
Next page