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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.
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...
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
International News: EU-Vietnam Free Trade AgreementSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that on 21 January, the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee app...
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
International regulation: Thailand passes gels containing alcohol under the status of cosmetic productsSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that on March 11, 2020, the Thai Food and Drug Administration announced that ge...
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
International regulation: Taiwan updates its list of cosmetic preservativesSubscribers only
The Taiwanese Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revised the list of preservatives in cosmetic products. These changes will come into effect on Ju...
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
International news: VAT on imports in Nigeria increases from 5% to 7.5%Subscribers only
The Nigerian President ratified the Nigerian Tax and Fiscal Law (Amendment) Bill 2019, or Finance Bill, after it was adopted by the National Assembly ...
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Cosmetic regulations in BrazilSubscribers only
Brazil is a member of Mercosur (El Mercado Común del Sur) along with Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. This entity issues resolutions, which each count...
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Validation method for quantitative analytical methods: New ISO standardSubscribers only
The ISO/TS 22176:2020 standard, for the cosmetics industry, propose a characterization protocol for the validation of a quantitative analysis method i...
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
International news: China abolishes 447 industrial standardsSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that, on December 31, 2019, China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) ann...
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Brexit: moving into the transitionSubscribers only
After many twists and turns, the Brexit is here.
Multiple scenarios have been studied, but as of January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom is indeed leavin...
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiological limits: Reviewed... and confirmed!Subscribers only
The objective of ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiology - Microbiological limits, is to define acceptable quantitative and qualitative limits for finished cosm...
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