Search Cosmetics & Toiletries

425 Results
Section: Regulations > Regional
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
sustainsummit850x425
9 Things to Check out at the 2017 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit
“By focusing on green ingredients and packaging, cosmetic and personal care companies should be able to make greater strides in reducing their environmental impacts.”
Apr 17th, 2017
ECHARevision850
Revised ECHA Completeness Check to Include Chemical Safety
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will extend its completeness check to include chemical safety reports to ensure all required elements are included in registration in April 2020.
Jan 10th, 2020
loosepowderbrush_425
Health Canada Links Talc to Ovarian Cancer, Lung Damage
A Health Canada preliminary screening assessment has flagged the ingredient as potentially harmful to health and has recommended its addition to the country's Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. This alert comes after recent high-profile lawsuits concerning talcum powder and cancer diagnoses.
Dec 7th, 2018
Cosmetic ingredient manufacturers or authorized enterprises can log on to submit ingredient safety-related information.
China Opens Ingredient Submission Platform, Spot-checks Skin Brighteners
The long-anticipated platform permits cosmetic ingredient manufacturers to submit safety information. In relation, spot-checks of entries to the system have flagged skin brightening ingredients for exceeding the scope of general cosmetics.
Dec 31st, 2021
Keeping Cosmeceuticals Cosmetic
Global demand for cosmeceuticals continues at an explosive rate and the discovery of antiaging medical interventions, coupled with new functional active ingredients, provides a fertile innovation ground for product developers. This paper discusses current scientific and regulatory affairs to take into consideration for the successful commercialization of cosmeceutical products.
Oct 21st, 2008
Keeping Cosmeceuticals Cosmetic
Global demand for cosmeceuticals continues at an explosive rate and the discovery of antiaging medical interventions, coupled with new functional active ingredients, provides a fertile innovation ground for product developers. This paper discusses current scientific and regulatory affairs to take into consideration for the successful commercialization of cosmeceutical products.
Oct 27th, 2013
ECHA to Check REACH Dossiers for Completeness
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced it will conduct a completeness check of registration dossiers under REACH within three weeks of their submission.
Oct 22nd, 2008
Humane Cosmetics Act Bill Introduced in Congress
The Humane Cosmetics Act, introduced by Congressman Jim Moran, would make it unlawful for anyone to conduct or commission cosmetic animal testing in the U.S. and prohibit selling, offering for sale or transporting any cosmetics in interstate commerce if the final product or any component was developed or manufactured using animal testing.
Mar 12th, 2014
BeautyWomanPeony850x850
How EU Regulations Influence Fragrance in Cosmetics
Consumer safety is at the forefront of product development, as shown by this overview of how the EU regulates fragrance in cosmetics. *Adapted with permission from Perfumer & Flavorist.
May 1st, 2018
CT_InCos_Asia_Logo1
Innovation Abounds at in-cosmetics Asia 2012
The leading pan-Asian personal care ingredient event–in-cosmetics Asia–will make a welcome return to BITEC, Bangkok, from Nov. 6-8, 2012.
Sep 4th, 2012
reedna_gci1707_lead
Brand new initiatives at in-cosmetics North America
in-cosmetics North America 2017 (New York City, 11-12 Oct), the most interactive personal care ingredient event to this date is introducing a brand new program this year.
Jul 19th, 2017
800_CT1511_EStraussman
VIDEO: CONUSBAT's Struessmann Comments on Innovation in Cosmetics
Dr. Annelie Struessmann comments on the need for innovation in the cosmetics and personal care industry.
Nov 12th, 2015
World Progress in Cosmetics Regulation
There have been several important changes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Japan and the European Union (EU) which will affect cosmetics sold in these countries. The additions in Japan and the safety issues raised by the Scientifi c Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) in the EU will impact formulators worldwide by permitting once-restricted ingredients, requesting more safety evaluations or changing labeling requirements.
Feb 16th, 2009
Asia-Pacific Update: Indonesia Cosmetics
Indonesia is home to approximately 700 cosmetic companies in its 19 provinces. In 2007, total cosmetic production reached 372 tons, with an average 12.5% increase of production from 2003 to 2007.
Sep 19th, 2012
Brazilianbaianaattire_425
GREENTECH and MAPRIC Partner for International Growth in Cosmetics
To better serve communities worldwide and to grow further in Brazil, Greentech acquired Brazilian company, MAPRIC. The two companies share similar values and plan on progressing with each others' help.
Dec 7th, 2016
Importing Cosmetics into Japan: Part 1
This column is the first in a two-part series on importing cosmetics into Japan. It discusses the general requirements for cosmetic manufacturers and distributors. The second part discusses these requirements in more depth, and provides a closer look at sunscreen requirements.
Mar 20th, 2014
How Cosmetics are Regulated in Europe
European Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is the main regulatory framework for finished products when placed on the EU market. Safety for human health is paramount. The Cosmetics Regulation comprises key elements to consider and comply with when marketing cosmetic products in Europe.
Jul 27th, 2016
Page 1 of 24
Next Page