"The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of South Korea has issued a legislative notice regarding the partial revision of the Enforcement Regulations of the Cosmetics Act.
"On April 30, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification concerning Tanzania’s Draft Standard CDC 2 (3567) DTZS, titled Soft Soap – Specification, Third Edition.
"On April 30, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification regarding Tanzania’s Draft Standard CDC 2 (3558) DTZS titled Liquid Toilet Soap – Specification, Second Edition.
"On April 22, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its preliminary opinion on Benzophenone-2 (BP-2) and Benzophenone-5 (BP-5), inviting public comments until June 17,…
"On April 29, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) of China issued new safety evaluation requirements for cosmetics that must be used in conjunction with instruments or…
On April 7, 2025, the California Assembly amended Assembly Bill 728, introduced by Assembly Member Lee, which seeks to prohibit the sale of certain over-the-counter anti-aging skincare products to…
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has expressed strong support for the FDA’s recent decision to phase out animal testing for the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other…
On April 07, 2025, the New York senate bill 2057 on Beauty Justice Act was advanced to third reading. This act emphasizes the restricted substances in cosmetics and personal care products.
"On April 01, 2025, the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its request for a scientific Advice on the hair dye ‘Basic blue 99 (C059)’ (CAS No.
"On April 11, 2025, the Drug Administration of Vietnam issued Decision No. 188/QD-QLD revoking the receipt numbers for two cosmetic products distributed by Hana HP Group Joint Stock Company.
The European Commission has finalized its consultation on the novel food status of Bacillus coagulans DSM 32789, a bacterial strain proposed for use in food supplements.
The Belgian authorities released updated 2025 guidelines on how food businesses should label and advertise steviol glycosides (E960a–d), which are sweeteners derived from the Stevia plant or…
Amendment No. 239 to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code introduces regulations for cell-cultured foods, including the approval of cultured quail as a novel food.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion confirming the safety of 3-Fucosyllactose (3-FL) as a novel food for extended uses under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a positive scientific opinion on the safety of paramylon, a ?-1,3-D-glucan derived from Euglena gracilis, as a novel food under Regulation (EU…
The European Commission has concluded its consultation on the novel food status of the young harvested shoots of Triticum aestivum L., commonly known as wheatgrass.
On May 23, 2025, the UAE issued Notice SPS/N/ARE/295, which released national guidelines for regulatory agencies and food business registration for export to the UAE.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion on the safety of cetylated fatty acids (CFAs) derived from vegetable oils as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/…
Mexim Australia Pty Ltd has recalled its Mughlai Paratha 400g pack due to the presence of an undeclared egg allergen.
"The pilot testing phase of the EUDR Information System officially began, marking a key step in preparing for the regulation’s full application.
On June 13, 2025, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China in accordance with Measures for the Registration of Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances…
On 10 June 2025, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a re-assessment of the genotoxicity risk of styrene in plastic food contact materials (FCMs), following a request from the…
On June 10, 2025, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) circulated a draft Malawi Standard "DMS 2237:2025, Disinfectants based on phenolics – Specification".
On June 05, 2025, the the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China in accordance with Measures for the Environmental Management and Registration of New Chemical…
This Regulation cancels the Union authorisation for the biocidal product ‘Nordkalk Filtra G’, originally granted to Nordkalk AB under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2400.
On June 10, 2025, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) circulated a draft Malawi Standard "DMS 2238:2025, Detergent-disinfectants based on quaternary ammonium compounds – Specification".
On June 10, 2025, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) circulated a draft Malawi Standard "DMS 2234:2025, Detergent-disinfectant liquid toilet cleansers – Specification".
On 17 June 2025, ECHA’s Enforcement Forum confirmed that the upcoming EU-wide enforcement project (REF-15) will concentrate on ensuring the safe use of chemicals in workplaces across the EU.
The European Commission has granted Union authorisation to UCO Group BV for the biocidal product family ‘PAA family UCO Group’ through Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1116, published on 18 June…
On 19 June 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their partnership…