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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.
Safety
Europe's Wastewater Measure to Apply 'Polluter Pays' Fee for Microplastics, PFAS
Safety
New Zealand to Ban PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' from Cosmetics
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Safety
Correction: Hair Products Recalled, Grande Cosmetics Settles and Sephora/Target 'Clean' Beauty Suits Continue
This roundup of products in "hot water" includes recalls on a hair dye and shampoo, Grande Cosmetics' settlement and a look at the latest "clean" beauty suits against Sephora and Target.
Safety
FDA Debuts Digital SPL Xforms, Paper Forms for Cosmetics Facility, Product Submissions
The FDA has rolled out Structured Product Labeling (SPL) Xforms, a digital tool, and downloadable PDF forms to register cosmetic product facilities and list products, as mandated by MoCRA.
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The Personal Care Products Council Names VP Legal and Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel
Manoso previously worked as PCPC’s associate general counsel and staff counsel and has served as a trail attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice.
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FDA Releases Update to Ongoing Activities Related to Serious Adverse Event Reporting for MoCRA
A responsible person is required to report serious adverse events associated with the use of cosmetic products in the U.S. to FDA within 15 business days.
Safety
Recall Alert: L'Oreal's Mizani, J&J's Clean & Clear, Marcelle's 40+ Cream and Others
Globally, within the past couple of months, numerous cosmetic product recalls have been issued for microbe contamination and fragrance allergens, among other contaminants. Following is a roundup.
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[video] GMP Standards to Meet MOCRA and Retailer Mandates of the Future
While the enforcement of MoCRA has been delayed until July 1, 2024, this is no time to rest on our laurels. As this sponsored video from NSF International explains, there's much to do and it will take time. Register now to watch and learn how to prepare.
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China National Medical Products Administration Updates Toothpaste Regulations
Beginning Dec.1, 2023, domestically produced toothpaste must be notified with the provincial-level drug supervision and administration department in the jurisdiction of the notification applicant before being marketed and sold.
Safety
FDA Delays MoCRA Enforcement by 6 Months
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will delay the enforcement of facility registration and product listing requirements under MoCRA for six months after the Dec. 29, 2023, deadline to give the industry "sufficient time" to submit.
Safety
California Bans 4 Food Additives, FDA Proposes Same for BVO Emulsifier
On Oct. 7, 2023, the State of California banned four food and beverage additives reportedly linked to health issues: potassium bromate, propyl paraben, Red Dye No. 3 and brominated vegetable oil (BVO). The FDA may follow suit with BVO.
Regional
FDA to Industry: Review SLP Guides, Gather Data Until MOCRA Portal Launches
October was the deadline but it came and went without a MOCRA portal to show for it. As the industry waits, the FDA advised members to continue collecting data and reviewing guidance documents — including the latest one for Structured Product Labeling.