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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…
Monday, January 27, 2014
Cosmetic short news - China: CFDA consults on existing ingredientsSubscribers only
Latest cosmetics news in brief - China: CFDA consults on existing cosmetic ingredients - ECHA adds 7 new substances to SVHC candidate list - ECHA: 2 n...
Thursday, December 19, 2013
US: efficacy and safety of antibacterial soaps in questionSubscribers only
No evidence that they are any more effective at preventing illness than plain soaps, ingredients such as triclosan and triclocarban which may carry un...
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Regulation: what is new, the world over?Subscribers only
When thinking “compliance to regulation", European requirements are not enough, especially if export is a target. China, India, Morocco, Africa and Mi...
Monday, August 5, 2013
China: its regulation, in practiceSubscribers only
It is said to be complex and unclear, along with burdensome procedures and dull lead times. However, the Chinese regulation shall not deter any effort...
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Cosmetic short news: FDA publishes guidance for Good Manufacturing PracticesSubscribers only
Latest cosmetics news in brief: FDA publishes guidance for Good Manufacturing Practices - Cosmetics Regulation: a White Paper about the hair-dressers’...
Friday, December 16, 2011
Export: the Chinese regulationSubscribers only
How to register products and new ingredients in China? While this country is an essential market for the export of cosmetics, since April 2010, the re...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sunscreens: New FDA RequirementsSubscribers only
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is responsible of cosmetics in the USA, has issued new requirements about efficacy and labelling of suns...
Monday, April 4, 2011
Cosmetovigilance ? as seen by the USASubscribers only
A problem after using a cosmetic product? A rash, an allergy-like reaction, an irritation? In France, from 2004 on, the Cosmetovigilance network has b...
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