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China Further Optimizes the Requirements for Exporting Cosmetics Containing Triethanolamine (TEA) to China
Jan 30, 2024
On January 25, 2024, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), and the General Administration of Customs (GACC) jointly announced the removal of the import license requirement for products containing low-concentration Triethanolamine (CAS No. 102-71-6), including cosmetics. This adjustment will become effective on February 1, 2024.
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Indonesia Proposes to Revise Cosmetic Types Prohibited from Online Sales
Jan 30, 2024
On August 21, 2023, Indonesia released the initial draft to amend the Regulation Concerning the Control of Drug and Food Online Distribution. Five months later, the second draft was released. This regulation primarily focuses on regulating the criteria for online sales of drugs (including cosmetics) and food. It is worth noting that cosmetics sold online must possess a notification number.
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Malaysia Amends Cosmetic Ingredient Use Requirements: 17 Ingredients Added and 12 Ingredients Revised
Jan 25, 2024
The amendments are: 1) Annex II: List of Prohibited Ingredients - 15 added and 4 revised 2) Annex III: List of Restricted Ingredients - 5 revised 3) Annex IV: List of Permitted Colorants – 1 revised 4) Annex VI: List of Permitted Preservatives - 1 deleted 5) Annex VII: List of Permitted UV Filters – 2 added and 1 revised
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China Releases the Inventory of Existing Toothpaste Ingredients
Jan 22, 2024
On January 12, 2024, COCIA released the initial version of the Inventory, comprising 1,026 ingredients. The Inventory includes information such as the Chinese name, INCI/English name, highest historical use concentration, and notes. The full Inventory is accessible here.
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MoCRA Updates: FDA Unveils Additional Submission Tools for Cosmetic Facility Registration and Product Listing
Jan 10, 2024
Beyond the existing electronic submission portal, Cosmetic Direct, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced additional submission tools on January 8, 2024, providing...
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Taiwan to Restructure Cosmetic Ingredient Lists, Effective July 1, 2024
Jan 09, 2024
On January 4, 2024, TFDA revealed plans to adjust the current cosmetic ingredient lists. The proposed amendments include abolishing the current List of Specific Purpose Ingredients in Cosmetic Products and the List of Antibacterial Ingredients Allowed in Cosmetic Products, newly establishing the List of UV Filters in Cosmetic Products, as well as adding 122 ingredients, revising 31 ingredients, and deleting 2 ingredients in the List of Ingredients Restricted in Cosmetic Products. These amendments are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2024.
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Philippines Consults on Cosmetics Recall Guidelines
Dec 29, 2023
On December 22, 2023, Philippines FDA released a draft of Guidelines on the Recall of Health Products Regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. This Guidelines is drafted to develop an updated framework for the recall of health products, including cosmetics, in pursuit of public health and safety.
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[Updated] EU SCCS Finalizes the Opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite
Dec 25, 2023
On December 22, 2023, EU SCCS issued the final opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite. Based on all available information, SCCS concludes that the use of Silver Zinc Zeolite (incorporating a maximum silver content of 2.5%) is safe at the proposed concentration of 1% in spray deodorant and powder foundation.
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Vietnam Plans for Substantial Revision of Cosmetics Overarching Regulation
Dec 22, 2023
On December 13, 2023, the Vietnam Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the proposed development of a new Decree on cosmetics management. It has already submitted relevant documents to the Government, requesting consideration, comments, and approval for the proposal.
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[Updated] Canada Bans Cosmetic Animal Testing
Dec 22, 2023
On June 22, Bill C-47 was passed by the Senate, legally putting an end to cosmetic testing on animals in Canada.
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