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'I think the biggest game-changer about [MoCRA's] ... requirement for GMPs is how it changes what it means to be adulterated,' Brandi Reinbold, senior manager of global certification for NSF International, said in this sponsored videocast. Register now to watch and learn more. It's free.
[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.
Nov 27th, 2023
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.
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.
Nov 21st, 2023
The FDA does not intend to enforce the requirements related to cosmetic product facility registration and cosmetic product listing for an additional six months after the December 29, 2023, deadline.
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.
Nov 8th, 2023
While the concerns expressed over these materials are not specific to cosmetics, and only two are currently listed as cosmetic ingredients, it is worth noting the potential safety issues of these materials as well as the likelihood of the bans initiated in California to spread nationwide.
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.
Nov 7th, 2023
October was the deadline but it came and went without a MOCRA portal to show for it.
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.
Nov 3rd, 2023
Requirements range from creating an adverse event reporting system, and maintaining current and complete safety substantiation records, to ensuring facilities are registered with the FDA and more.
[poll results] How prepared are you for MOCRA requirements?
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MOCRA) goes in to effect on Dec. 29, 2023, giving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration increased authority over cosmetics. Are you ready for it? We want to know - please take our 1-click poll.
Oct 30th, 2023
According to the company, the tool can save organizations hours in time typically spent on regulatory and retailer standards review.
Cosmex AI Takes Regulatory Compliance for Cosmetics to the Next Level
Those who were wondering how artificial intelligence (AI) might take cosmetic product development to the next level now have their answer. Cosmex AI can scan 30,000+ ingredients to instantly indicate if a product complies with regulators or retailers.
Oct 25th, 2023
Loose plastic glitter used as a cosmetic product can continue being sold until Oct. 16, 2029, for leave-on cosmetics.
How the EU Microplastics Ban Affects Glitter
The European Commission's (EC's) ban on microplastics intentionally added to cosmetics went into effect on Oct. 17, 2023. This includes some forms of glitter, individually and in mixtures, which the commission explained in a recent Q&A.
Oct 23rd, 2023
According to the European Environmental Bureau, this indicates the commission 'bows to chemical and farm industry pressure yet again.'
EC Delays REACH Yet Again, 'Abandoning' Chemical Reform
The European Commission's 2024 Work Program was recently rolled out with a glaring omission — REACH provisions, "backtracking on its pledges made under the 2020 Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability," per the EU Observer. This was not the first time.
Oct 20th, 2023
The manufacturing facility for each of your products must be registered with the FDA, so check with your contract manufacturers to make sure they are fully compliant. A contract manufacturer that makes products for more than one brand owner only needs one registration with the FDA. That registration must include the details of all the products made for the U.S. market in that facility.
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.
Oct 18th, 2023
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.
Sep 29th, 2023
For certain 'leave-on' cosmetic products, per the new restriction, due to their low contribution to the overall emissions of microplastics, as well as the potentially large impact on the cosmetics industry, the agency's committee for socio-economic analysis considered two additional measures as appropriate alternatives to the ban.
European Commission Adopts Measures Restricting Intentional Microplastics
The measures will prohibit the sale of microplastics and of products to which microplastics have been added intentionally and that release those microplastics when used.
Sep 27th, 2023
All updates were effective immediately upon release except the revised test methods, which are scheduled to come into force on March 1, 2024.
China Updates: Benzene Limit, 19 Test Method Revisions, Benvitimod/Tapinarof Ban
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) recently issued Notice No. 41, limiting benzene impurities in cosmetics, revising five and adding 14 test methods, and banning the tapinarof skin treatment for psoriasis.
Sep 18th, 2023
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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.
Aug 29th, 2023
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UK Seeks Data, Reports on Testing the Safety of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is calling for data and any scientific information related to assessing the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics.
Aug 17th, 2023
The draft guidance is intended to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products that many consumers use day-to-day. The FDA is accepting comments on the draft guidance until Sept. 7.
FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Cosmetics Company Product Registration and Submission
The draft guidance is intended to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products that many consumers use day-to-day. The FDA is accepting comments on the draft guidance until Sept. 7.
Aug 8th, 2023
The EC's roadmap will include legislative and non-legislative actions to further reduce animal testing and aim to ultimately move to an animal-free regulatory system under chemicals legislation.
European Commission to Expedite Phasing Out of Animal Testing
Responding to the ECI, the EC provided a comprehensive overview of the EU's legislative and policy framework for animal testing and proposed creating a "roadmap" to further reduce animal testing.
Jul 26th, 2023
While the company stands by its science, it is ending the global sales of baby powder containing mineral starch and switching to a formula based on corn starch,
$18.8 M Payout in J&J Talc Lawsuit Could Upset Settlement Offer
The ruling could sway individuals in the tens of thousands of other cases to also pursue claims in front of a jury, pressuring the judge overseeing the settlement case.
Jul 25th, 2023
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