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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, April 8, 2024

UK publishes new restrictions on BHT

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As announced, the UK has just amended the restrictions on the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), an antioxidant with possible endocrine disrupting...

Monday, March 18, 2024

Canada: additional consultation on proposed changes to the Ingredient Hotlist

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On 13 March 2024, Health Canada announced that it was opening a complementary consultation period on certain proposed modifications to the Cosmetic In...

Monday, March 18, 2024

Methyl Salicylate: an Opinion from the UK SAG-CS that differs from that of the European SCCS

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Following the classification of Methyl Salicylate as a reprotoxic of category 2 under the CLP Regulation, the SCCS was mandated to assess the safety o...

Monday, February 5, 2024

New Zealand: major update of cosmetics regulations... and a ban on PFAS

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On 30 January 2024, the EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) announced the update of the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, the regulations applica...

Monday, January 15, 2024

MoCRA: new tools available for registrations

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On 8 January 2024, the US FDA announced the availability of new tools for creating the establishment and product registration forms required by the Mo...

Monday, January 15, 2024

Great Britain to align with the 14th and 15th ATPs of the European CLP

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The HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in GB, has just announced its intention to align itself with the ...

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Adverse events, registration platform: FDA advances for MoCRA

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Now officially in force, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) continues its gradual implementation. The FDA has made progress on two ...

Monday, December 4, 2023

OPSS impact survey on future BHT restrictions

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The Cosmetics, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA), which represents the UK cosmetics industry, has just announced that the UK Office for Produc...

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

United States: six more months for MoCRA registrations

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On 8 November 2023, the US Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) announced that it had extended by six months the deadline, initially set for 29 Decem...

Monday, November 6, 2023

Great Britain notifies changes to the regulations on BHT

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On 27 October 2023, the Great Britain announced forthcoming restrictions on the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), an antioxidant with potential e...

Monday, October 30, 2023

Great Britain updates its CLP

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On 23 October 2023, the UK announced that it had updated its CLP Regulation and the GB MCL (Mandatory Classification and Labelling) list. This concern...

Monday, October 23, 2023

MoCRA: the US FDA publishes a guide for labelling and registrations

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On 13 October 2023, the US FDA published a Structured Product Labeling (SPL) Implementation Guide with validation procedures for cosmetic facility and...