- Agenda for Upcoming Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Members and Liaison in December 2022
The agenda and accompanying materials for the 163rd Expert Panel Meeting, to be held on December 5-6, 2022, are now available.
On November 04, 2022, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety issued its advice on safety of triclocarban and triclosan as substances with potential endocrine disrupting properties in cosmetic…
In October 2022, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has published "Guidelines for Alternative Test Methods for Animals such as Cosmetics" to evaluate the phototoxicity and skin…
On October 06, 2022, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has published a paper detailing the association’s position on the use of ’free from’ claims, including claims with a…
The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the 3D Printing-based developments in topical delivery, with special emphasis on its current and potential use in the cosmetic…
In this article, the recent literature on non-surgical eyebrow lift methods is reviewed, in order to provide an overview of the current state of this field.
In this study, researchers clarified the involvement of aquaporin 1 (AQP1) in collagen gel contraction and the production of fibrillin 1 and type I collagen in cultured human dermal…
In order to study rising cases of falsified cosmetics especially sold online through social media networks and mobile applications, researchers developed a novel validated instrument to determine…
GMC RESOLUTION No. 48/21 enters into force which repeals GMC Resolutions No. 36/99 and 36/04.
GMC RESOLUTION No. 37/20 enters into force with the modification of RESOLUTION No.
Malawi proposed standard specifications and procedures for sampling and testing of fruit syrups, cider and perry and ready to drink spirit based alcoholic beverage and opaque beer.
Gambia proposed a regulation on Groundnuts and groundnut products, Alcoholic Beverages and Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods.
In order to prevent the introduction of the High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus into Japan, MAFF (The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) has suspended the import of Live…
China modifies standard on Cereal-Based Complementary Foods for Infants and Young Children. Some revisions in the standard are-
-Changed the maximum value of various nutrients;Indonesia publishes a decree which lists different kinds of microorganisms that can be utilised as raw materials in processed foods if they meet the standards.
Ukraine announces the adoption of the "Requirements for materials and articles made of regenerated cellulose film intended for contact with foodstuffs" of December 29, 2022, which lays out the…
Ban on importing live domestic and wild pigs, as well as their carcasses, from Italy, which went into effect on October 28, 2022, reportedly expired on January 25, 2023.
The first Amendment Sheet to GB 9685-2016 Standard for the Use of Additives in Food Contact Materials and Articles, as well as 37 other drafts of GB food standards, were published on February 13,…
China modifies National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Carbon Black from vegetable origin. The main modification are-
-relative molecular mass is changedOn December 29, 2022, Ukraine adopted Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No.
On January 24, 2024, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer proposed a ban on Zyn nicotine pouches. Zyn is a "pouch" that contains high levels of nicotine.
Italy presents REC - Recycling for Circular Economy, a recycling scheme for IQOS, a heated tobacco product that includes the Lil tobacco heater.
During an event titled "A Lifetime We Lived Together," Nassif Seklaoui, general manager of the Lebanese Tobacco and Tombacs Authority (RLTT), criticized ideas to raise tobacco taxes in order to…
The Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) published a circular on January 17, 2024, in Italy, outlined in Legislative Decree No.
UK retailers may face unlimited fines for not implementing a portable e-cigarette recycling scheme, with no upper limit on the fine amount.
Bulgaria will ban products with flavors other than tobacco from January 1, 2024, in response to the European Commission's directive.
The Abkhazian Parliament has passed a bill aimed at regulating the circulation of nicotine consumption devices and components to protect citizens' health.
On December 18, 2023, the U.S.
U.S. lawmakers are demanding federal officials to address the influx of child-friendly e-cigarettes from China.
The UK government is seeking local councils' opinions on the "Smoke-Free Generation" plan, which proposes strict restrictions on e-cigarette products and a ban on selling tobacco products to…