China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) launched its upgraded version of the National Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Monitoring System on October 01, 2022.
- Safety first: Why beauty brands should perform product testing even though they may not be mandatory
Cosmetics testing is key to ensuring that safe and effective beauty and personal care products reach consumers, even though they are not mandatory to bring a brand or product to market.
In this research experiment, the effect of sonication, light aid and a combination of both on nano-sized zinc oxide-mediated degradation of methylparaben (used frequently in cosmetics as a…
In order to detect, identify and quantify seven parabens present in each of the three skin layers namely Stratum Corneum, Epidermis, and Dermis (sourced from leave-on cosmetics), researchers have…
With an aim of reviewing the application of Eupatorium plants as a potential cosmetic agent, this article explores pharmacological effects of Eupatorium, including antifungal, antibacterial,…
With a focus on identifying the factors that influence Indian consumers’ purchase intentions and purchase behavior towards natural cosmetics, the theory of planned behavior (TPB) was used to study…
With ban on sale of sunscreen containing octinoxate and oxybenzone in Hawaii in 2018 due to their known properties of harming the marine life particularly the coral reefs, there are other…
On September 02, 2022, Resolution No.
In order to show its support to transition towards a circular economy and the reuse of packaging and thereby preventing excess waste generation, CTPA has launched a guidance on the supply of…
California's Senator has appealed the lawmakers to include provisions related to safety reforms for personal care products in the U.S.
EU amended the MRLs for DDT and oxathiapiprolin in certain food categories like fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, cereals, pulses, oil seeds, spices and plantation crops etc.
EU amended the MRLs for 1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide (PAM), cycloxydim, cyflumetofen, cyfluthrin, metobromuron, penthiopyrad and abamectin in certain food categories like…
EU amended the Annex I to Directive 2009/32/EC by introducing 2-methyloxolane as an extraction solvent.|The regulation states that: |1.
EU has refused to approve the use of lemon essential oil (Citrus limon essential oil) as a basic substance in plant protection as an acaricide, insecticide and fungicide on citrus fruit trees.|It…
Korea proposed amendments to the standards and specifications of food products.|The changes proposed aim to:|1.
Korea is proposing to amend the "Standards and Specifications for the Food Additives".|The regulation states that:|1.
FDA lifted the temporary ban of entry of pork meat products from Italy which was imposed due to the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus.|Based on the Import risk assessment conducted by…
The information on specific guidelines is as follows:
Each type of plastic container is subdivided into six categories based on the type of plastic used.
1. Polyethylene: PE
2. polypropylene: PP
3. Polystyrene: PSPhilippines FDA issued draft on guidelines for food additives and processing aids.| The draft specifies:| All food manufacturers and distributors should have Certificate of Product Registration (…
The Abkhazian Parliament has passed a bill aimed at regulating the circulation of nicotine consumption devices and components to protect citizens' health.
Bulgaria will ban products with flavors other than tobacco from January 1, 2024, in response to the European Commission's directive.
UK retailers may face unlimited fines for not implementing a portable e-cigarette recycling scheme, with no upper limit on the fine amount.
Starting January 1, 2024, the Texas State Treasury is warning retailers that advertising or selling e-cigarette products designed to attract minors will be a criminal offense.
Michigan is considering a bill to ban the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products, despite the FDA's lack of finalization.
Walsall Council in the UK has been urged to adopt a revised tobacco control plan for 2023-2027 to reduce smoking rates and provide support.
The Argentine Vapers' Association, Asovape Argentina, and the World Vapers' Alliance have written to Argentina's president, Javier Milei, urging the repeal of the National Administration of…
On December 18, 2023, the U.S.
On December 18, 2023, the U.S.
The Collective Board of the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has adopted a Resolution, which was adopted in a meeting on December 8, 2023.