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The basics for exporting cosmetics to the Andean Community

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 export

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 edition

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 HSE

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 Form

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, January 19, 2026

Formaldehyde releasers, 4-MBC, CMRs: Great Britain publishes its new restrictions

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On January 15, 2026, the Great Britain published Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 23. It provides for the ban on the UV filter 4-Methylbenzylidene Campho...

Thursday, January 8, 2026

MoCRA enforcement in the USA: a status update

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It is two years old, but the implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), the regulatory framework for cosmetics in the Un...

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The US FDA publishes a report on the use of PFAS in cosmetics

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On 29 December 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration published a “Report on the Use of PFAS in cosmetic products and associated risks.” Its conclu...

Monday, December 29, 2025

Reminder: new regulations come into force in New Zealand

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On 30 January 2024, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) announced an update to the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, the regulation applicabl...

Friday, December 19, 2025

A Guidance from the US FDA on mandatory cosmetics recalls

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On December 16, 2025, the US FDA opened a 60-day consultation on its draft Guidance for Industry on the on the implementation of the mandatory cosmeti...

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

A new "CMR" Regulation notified by Great Britain

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On 27 November 2025, the Great Britain notified a draft text with the aim of prohibiting the use of 13 substances recently classified as CMRs and regu...

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

England bans plastic-containing wipes

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As each country in the United Kingdom must establish its own legislation on this matter, it is now England’s turn, after Wales, to publish its regulat...

Friday, November 21, 2025

Health Canada's consultation on updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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On 19 November 2025, Health Canada opened a consultation on its proposed amendments to the Critical List of Cosmetic Ingredients. Planned changes incl...

Friday, November 14, 2025

Hexyl Salicylate: the Opinion from the GB SAG-CS

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Following the classification of Hexyl Salicylate as a Category 2 CMR substance in the GB CLP Regulation, the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Saf...

Friday, November 14, 2025

The Andean Community adopts new labeling rules for cosmetic products

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On 5 November 2025, the Andean Community (comprising Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru) adopted an amendment to its labelling rules for cosmetic pro...

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Taiwan confirms the changes to its list of restricted ingredients

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In April 2025, Taiwan notified a change to its List of Ingredients Restricted in Cosmetic Products. The planned provisions have now been confirmed, wi...

Monday, November 3, 2025

Formaldehyde releasers, 4-MBC, CMRs: Notification from Great Britain

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On 31 October 2025, the Great Britain notified a draft text with the aim of banning the use of the UV filter 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, as well as 1...