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Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Toothpaste, TEA, Ingredient Amendments, Labeling, Vietnam’s Overhaul, PFAS and More

This article explores new cosmetic ingredient identifications and adjustments in the Asia-Pacific regions. China, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and New Zealand regulatory changes throughout 2023 and into 2024 are discussed.

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Keeping Cosmetics in Check: How Scientific are Cosmetics?

This brief commentary explores the complexity of cosmetic formulas and proposes and approach to express scientific information about these formulas to non-scientific experts.

Cyclic silicones and microplastics face bans under REACH but both contribute to the aesthetics and performance of color cosmetics.

How Cyclic Silicone and Microplastic Bans Impact Color Cosmetic Formulating

Cyclic silicones and microplastics face bans under REACH but both contribute to the aesthetics and performance of color cosmetics. This article describes these bans and what replacing them means for color cosmetic formulating.

Notable changes in the Asia-Pacific region include adjustments to cosmetic ingredient technical standard and cosmetic pre-market management.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Children’s Cosmetics, Toothpaste, Personalized Products, Ingredients, E-commerce and More

Notable changes in the Asia-Pacific region include adjustments to cosmetic ingredient technical standards and cosmetic pre-market management.

A Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) Compliance Checklist

Your proactive work to ensure compliance will help the industry move forward, increase consumer trust and loyalty and strengthen your own business.

This article provides regulatory updates primarily in China and India, as well as Thailand and South Korea. Topics include formula submissions, new ingredients/safety, Korean standards, India cosmetics rules and more.

Formulas, New Ingredients/Safety, South Korean Standards, India Rules 2020 and More

This article provides regulatory updates primarily in China and India, as well as Thailand and South Korea. Topics include formula submissions, new ingredients/safety, Korean standards, India cosmetics rules and more.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with a few exceptions, has no requirements for cosmetics to be labeled with either a manufacturing date, “best by” use date or PAO. Manufacturers are held responsible for making sure their products are safe.

Lessons in Labeling from Gefilte Fish

This article discusses manufacturing and expiration date regulations that should be incorporated into the cosmetics industry. The ideas for these regulations are inspired by a jar of gefilte fish eaten by the author.

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The Preservative Quagmire

In this commentary, consultant Steve Schnittger, Ph.D., previously the vice president of global microbiology and fermentation in R&D for the Estée Lauder Cos., shares his thoughts and suggestions about preservation — a major pain point for the industry.

This article was provided by Chemlinked and compiles information on the major countries that have regulations on fragrance allergen labeling and their specific labeling requirements.

[updated] Fragrance Allergen Labeling Requirements in 7 Regions + 45 EU Additions

This article from Chemlinked compiles information on major regions with regulations for fragrance allergen labeling and their requirements. Legislation in progress also is mentioned. [Update: On July 26, 2023, the EU added 45 new entries to the Annex.]

In short, AB 2771 is a complete ban up and down the supply chain on the intentional inclusion of PFAS chemicals in cosmetic products, and companies have a little under two years to prepare for and comply with the ban. Here's how.

What California’s PFAS Law Could Mean for the Cosmetics Industry Nationwide

While it is not entirely possible to avoid potential litigation, companies can reduce their risk of suit by paying close attention to labelling, advertising and other representations about the safety, contents and ESG impacts of their products.

In response to the FDA's proposed ten cent per pound fee increase, Dobos explains how the price has not been adjusted since 2005 and represents an approximately 30% increase.

Dobos Responds to U.S. FDA's Proposed Color Additive Fee Increase

Considering the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) proposed ten cent per pound fee increase on color additives, Dobos responds here noting that the price has not changed since 2005 but it also represents an approximately 30% increase.

Recent stories from the FDA include 5000 lbs of eye shadow that were seized en route to Washington state, Unilever recalling dry shampoo and the appointment of Norman Birenbaum in the FDA.

FDA Roundup: Cosmetics Seized, Unilever Recall, Cannabis/Public Health Hire and More

Recent stories from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration include: 5,000 lbs of eye shadow seized en route to Washington state, Unilever recalling dry shampoo, the appointment of cannabis expert Norman Birenbaum as public health advisor, and more.

This article describes recent regulatory activities in the EU/UK cosmetic ingredient industry. CMRs, animal test alternatives, ingredient data, fragrance standards and more are addressed.

EU/UK Regulatory Update: CMRs, NAMs to Replace Animal Tests and More

This article describes recent regulatory activities in the EU/UK cosmetic ingredient industry. CMRs, animal test alternatives, ingredient data, fragrance standards and more are addressed.

This two-part series concludes with a look at the current global regulatory environment for natural color additives; Part I covered the U.S. market. It also examines the unique chemistry of naturally derived colors, their limitations and their benefits.

Red Tape and Golden Opportunities in Natural Cosmetic Colorants Part II

This two-part series concludes with a look at the current global regulatory environment for natural color additives; Part I covered the U.S. market. It also examines the unique chemistry of naturally derived colors, their limitations and their benefits.

This article summarizes the latest regulatory updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics market and outlines new ingredients and CBD ingredient regulations.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Testing, Clean Beauty, Personalization, CBD, Ingredient Restrictions and More

This article summarizes the latest regulatory updates in the Asia-Pacific cosmetics market and outlines new ingredients and CBD ingredient regulations.

In the case of fluctuating PET results for w/o products, it can be useful to increase the number of samples to verify the results.

Determining Preservative Efficacy in W/O Formulas, Part II: Making Microbiological Safety Assessments

The relevance of microbiological tests for w/o formulas has been questioned, mandating a more holistic approach. This second article in a series examines the failure rate of PETs for w/o products but looks at why this does not mean insufficient stability.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: STSC 2022, Halal, COVID-19 Policy Response and More

Midway through 2022, the Asia-Pacific region has undergone regulatory changes ranging from children's cosmetics to ingredient updates which includes safety and technical standards for cosmetics (STSC), an updated halal logo and COVID-19 policies.

The CTPA aims to ensure debates over regulatory changes result in risk-based, science-led approaches to cosmetic safety.

European Regulatory Update: Ingredients, Plastic Tax and More

As discussed in June 2022, the EU and UK have undergone regulatory changes with specific ingredients. Updates to those ingredient regulations are outlined here, in addition to plastic packaging taxes, nanoparticle definitions and more.

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