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Reminder: application of S.I. 2023/764 in Great BritainSubscribers only

This is the final provision of Statutory Instrument 2023 No. 764, entitled The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023, which comes into force on 6 July 2026. It imposes restrictions on the use of methyl-n-methylanthranilate, a fragrance ingredient.

The U.S. FDA adds a filter to its Sunscreen MonographSubscribers only

This is a major development, the likes of which haven’t been seen since the late 1990s: the U.S. FDA has just issued a Final Order to add a UV filter to Monograph M020 on sunscreen products.

Cosmetics inspections in AsiaSubscribers only

At the 26th Cosmed Regulatory Congress in early April 2026, Marie Magnan and Catherine Apolinario, both international regulatory affairs managers, presented an overview of cosmetic inspections and controls carried out around the world. Here is a summary of the second part of their presentation, covering China, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam.

Cosmetics inspections in the AmericasSubscribers only

At the 26th Cosmed Regulatory Congress in early April 2026, Marie Magnan and Catherine Apolinario, both international regulatory affairs managers, presented an overview of cosmetic inspections and controls conducted around the world. Here is a summary of the first part of their presentation, covering the United States, Canada, and Brazil.

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.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Critical regulatory developments around the worldSubscribers only
The United Kingdom and its Brexit, China and the United States are not the only countries in the world where regulatory developments are impacting the...
Monday, December 17, 2018
United States: towards a tightening of cosmetics regulations?Subscribers only
Unlike some countries, the cosmetics regulations in the United States are considered to be quite flexible. This “laxity” is not to the liking of some ...
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
China: on the road to new regulations (2/2)Subscribers only
Complex regulations, burdensome administrative procedures, some of the longest registration times in the world, impossibility of using new ingredients...
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
China: on the road to new regulations (1/2)Subscribers only
Will things finally move in China? For so long, we have been waiting for a more flexible regulation that would facilitate exports to this country, we ...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Italy joins the anti-microplastics movement
On 22 June 2018, Italy notified the WTO a draft regulation aimed to ban the marketing of non-biodegradable and non-compostable cotton buds and exfolia...
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Northern Ireland: the ban of plastic particles in cosmetics to comeSubscribers only
Following the action already taken by England, Wales and Scotland (as by many other Member States and third countries), Northern Ireland now notify th...
Monday, May 21, 2018
Exporting to the United States: regulatory pre-requisitesSubscribers only
Under American regulations, cosmetics are divided into two different categories, contrary to what is implemented in Europe. As a result, it is crucial...
Monday, May 14, 2018
Chinese vs European regulatory requirementsSubscribers only
It is no use explaining why cosmetics brands had better venture into China. This dense market promises bright establishment prospects. But before pack...
Monday, April 30, 2018
Importing into Israel: probable impacts of the new RegulationSubscribers only
Exporting products to Israel represents great development prospects for cosmetics manufacturers. However, Israeli regulations are quite complex and co...
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Passport for Japan (3/3): the Japanese regulatory frameworkSubscribers only
With its particular mentality and specific distribution channels, the Japanese cosmetics market has characteristics that need to be well-understood be...
Monday, February 12, 2018
Wales and Scotland: a ban of plastic microbeads in cosmetics to comeSubscribers only
Following the action already taken by England (as by many other Member States and third countries), Wales and Scotland now notify the WTO of their dra...
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Canada adapts the regulation of several cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only
On November 8, 2017, Health Canada opened a consultation on several updates of the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. In the scope: an alignment with Europe...
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