In order to evaluate the effectiveness of a skincare system containing ingredients such as fermented green tea (Camellia sinensis) water, niacinamide, antioxidants, and multiple natural plant…
Skin care brands have been following novel approaches like “proliferation of adipocytes”, “smiling face” and “proliferation of adipocytes”, “smiling face” and ”baby collagen”baby collagen” to make…
L’Oréal has introduces UVMune 400 sunscreen, which is claimed to be based on breakthrough sun filtering technology that effectively protects the skin against ultra-long UVA rays (wavelengths…
In this review, biosynthesis techniques (using "green technologies") of extracting stilbenoids (well-known phytoalexins in the group of polyphenolic compounds, commonly used in cosmetics) and…
The study was aimed at evaluating the compatibility and stability of Cleoderm™ (a topical cream used as a vehicle for the preparation of dermatological treatments) with benzoyl peroxide,…
An independent review of cosmetic surgery regulatory framework was conducted and recently published by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) and the Medical Board of…
As many as 11 members of Congress have agreed to ask the U.S.
Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) has banned Placentyne Hair Lotion, an Italian hair care product, after receiving safety information from the European Rapid…
New York Senate Bill (SB-4389) on restricting and gradually prohibiting the 1,4-dioxane in personal care and cleaning products was signed into law by the Governor in 2019, amending Section 35-0105…
In a research study aimed at evaluating the cytotoxicity, irritation, liposome uptake, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory effects and other characteristics of Phusang hot spring water by clarifying…
New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is currently reviewing phytosanitary measures on the fresh lychee pathway from Chinese Taipei to New Zealand.
Japan proposes to add MRL for Florasulam in wheat, barley, rye and other cereal gains as 0.01 ppm each.
Kenya drafts standard specifying the requirements for edible chicken eggs in-shell for human consumption.
UK proposed MRLs for spinetoram in or on lettuce amending the GB MRL Statutory Register. It is proposed that the MRL for lettuces be reduced from 10 mg/kg to the limit of quantification.
FSANZ proposed draft variation requiring a declaration of energy content information in a prescribed format on packaged alcoholic beverages containing 0.5% or more ABV (alcohol by volume).
As a precautionary measure in light of the risks associated with COVID-19, the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department of the Government of Hong Kong, China temporarily suspended…
Philippines FDA has issued guidelines on the conduct of Regulatory Inspections for Radiation Facilities.
The standard aims to improve the end-user experience in the following areas:
The ban on the importation of live poultry and chicken carcasses from the Philippines, which went into effect on September 28, 2022, reportedly ended on December 26, 2022, according to a notice…
Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (DPTB) is harmful for reproduction, hence Sweden plans to submit a request to ECHA to designate it as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC).
The Collective Board of the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has adopted a Resolution, which was adopted in a meeting on December 8, 2023.
The Cabinet Ministers of Ukraine have amended the Resolution & Technical Regulations of Detergents from June 2, 2021, to December 22, 2023.
The House of representatives has introduced legislation that repeal the Superfund tax, which doubled in 2021 and targets chemical manufacturers with approximately $15 billion in taxes on 42…
The U.S.
The EPA has proposed a rule to amend regulations for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and PIP (3:1), two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (…
On 16th of November, 2023, the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) were released the virtual public meeting minutes and final report by EPA.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a preliminary risk assessment for tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) and related charges for public comment.
The Canadian government has amended Schedule VI of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) to include hypophosphorous acid and its salts and derivatives in the list of controlled substances…
The European Commission's proposal aims to reduce packaging waste by establishing standards for recyclable packaging, limiting single-use packaging, encouraging economic operators to use less…
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has added bisphenol S (BPS) to Proposition 65, a list of substances harmful to female reproduction.