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How to Label Cosmetic Aerosols in the UK?
Feb 29, 2024
Aerosol containers are commonly used in cosmetics. Due to their specific attributes, aerosols are subject to higher labelling requirements. This article introduces the labelling requirements for cosmetic aerosols in the UK before and after Brexit, along with the latest updates on these regulations.
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UK
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2024 Outlook: New Regulatory Requirements and Expiring Transitional Policies in Global Major Countries
Dec 18, 2023
ChemLinked summarized the upcoming regulatory requirements and expiring transition policies in 2024, covering major countries across the globe, including China, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN, EU, UK and US.
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Overview of Skin Whitening Cosmetic Regulations Across ASEAN
Dec 08, 2023
Given the substantial market presence and consumer’s demand for skin whitening cosmetics in ASEAN, it is crucial to examine the regulatory landscape surrounding these products in the region. While preferences for fair skin persist, so do concerns related to product safety, efficacy, and potential health risks. The regulatory frameworks established by ASEAN countries play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and safety of skin whitening cosmetics. In the subsequent sections, ChemLinked delves into the specific regulations governing these products across ASEAN nations.
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A Collection of Obligatory Safety Warnings on the Chinese Labels of Cosmetics
Aug 29, 2023
In recent years, the surge in applications for cosmetic registration and notification in China has been accompanied by a noteworthy proportion of rejections. Among these cases, label non-compliance stands out prominently. This encompasses various aspects...
Chinese Mainland
Pre-market Approval
Labeling/Claim/Advertising
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[Updated] Fragrance Allergens Labeling Regulations for Cosmetics in Global Major Countries
Aug 01, 2023
Some consumers may be allergic to ingredients in a cosmetic product. To assist consumers in selecting safe products, some countries require manufacturers to indicate certain allergens on the ingredients list. ChemLinked has compiled the information on the major countries that have regulations on fragrance allergen labeling and their specific labeling requirements.
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Taiwan, China
Hong Kong S.A.R.
South Korea
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Cosmetics Regulation Focus: What Are the Impacts of the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability?
Apr 28, 2023
On October 14, 2020, the European Commission published the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability to achieve the ambitious environmental convention of the European Green Deal, which has significant impact on the Cosmetics Regulation. In line with the strategy’s objectives, the Cosmetics Regulation is likely to place bans on new hazard categories, extend the “Generic Approach to Risk Management”, improve the efficiency and coherence of safety assessments, take into consideration of chemicals’ combined effects in the risk assessment, consolidate the management of specific substances, and include digital labelling as a feasible labelling option.
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Deadline Approaching: Cosmetic Companies Shall Update Product Labels and Supplement Efficacy Evaluation Summary by May 2023
Apr 20, 2023
For cosmetics that were registered or notified before May 1, 2022, the registrants or notifiers must update the product label in accordance with the Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Labeling by May 1, 2023; For cosmetics that were registered or notified before May 1, 2021, the registrants or notifiers must evaluate the efficacy claims in accordance with the Standards for Cosmetic Efficacy Claim Evaluation and upload the summary of the evaluation before May 1, 2023; For freckle-removing (whitening) and anti-hair loss cosmetics registered before May 1, 2021, the registrants must supplement a human body efficacy evaluation testing report before May 1, 2023.
Chinese Mainland
Children Cosmetics
Labeling/Claim/Advertising
Efficacy
CSAR
Enterprise Obligations
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EU Safety Gate Alerts 212 Batches of Non-compliant Cosmetics in 2022
Feb 24, 2023
In 2022, EU Safety Gate published 212 alerts on non-compliant cosmetics notified by 16 countries, among which Sweden, Lithuania, Italy, Germany and France ranked the Top 5. In terms of product category, perfume tops the list of non-compliant cosmetics, followed by skin-lightening cream/lotion, body cream/lotion, face cream and hair dye. For the notified cosmetics, the detection of prohibited ingredient is the primary non-compliance reason. Other major reasons include failing to meet the use condition, risk of being contaminated, excessive concentration of heavy metal and unqualified labelling.
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Labeling/Claim/Advertising
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EU
ANALYSIS
Prohibited Ingredients: The Cause for Inspection Failure of 18 Batches of Cosmetics in Thailand in 2022
Dec 25, 2022
From January to December 2022, the Thai FDA revealed a total of 18 batches of cosmetics that failed cosmetics inspection and analysis due to containing prohibited ingredients...
Thailand
Entry-exit
Testing
ANALYSIS
Noteworthy Time Points for Cosmetic Registration and Notification in China in 2023 and Beyond
Dec 21, 2022
ChemLinked sorted out noteworthy time points for cosmetic registration and notification in China in the rest of 2022, 2023 and beyond, to help cosmetic stakeholders make relevant preparations in advance...
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Stay Current: China’s Cosmetic Safety Assessment Regulatory Landscape
Under the current regulatory framework, cosmetics registrants and notifiers can continue to submit a simplified version of the safety assessment report during the registration or notification process until May 1, 2025. Following this deadline, a full version of the safety assessment will be mandated. To facilitate a smooth transition, China is planning to release a set of technical guidelines.
China’s Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC) and Its Updates
The current cosmetic technical standard STSC 2015 specifies the cosmetics' general safety standards, prohibited/restricted/permitted ingredients and testing methods. It is revised aperiodically in response to changing trade practices in the industry. China is planning to issue a new version of STSC.
Cannabis Cosmetics Regulatory Updates in the Asia Pacific Region
Cannabis cosmetics are undoubtedly one of the hottest products across the globe in recent years, but with few regulations. To assist cosmetics companies to avoid compliance risks and seize market opportunity, ChemLinked has compiled the regulations.
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