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Washington State to Ban Animal Testing for Cosmetics
Apr 10, 2024
On March 15, 2024, the Governor of Washington State signed HB 1097 into law, prohibiting the sale of cosmetics developed or manufactured using animal testing within the state...
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US Moves Towards National Ban on Cosmetic Animal Testing
Oct 19, 2023
On September 12, 2023, a bipartisan group of legislators reintroduced an updated version of the Humane Cosmetics Act in the U.S. House of Representatives...
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Taiwan Updates Guidance Documents for Establishing the Product Information File (PIF)
Oct 11, 2023
On October 2, 2023, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) released the updated guidance documents for establishing the product information file (PIF) for cosmetics. The main revisions made in these documents are related to the terminology of and references for documents, PIF templates, and the alternatives to animal testing, which entered into force upon their release.
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Breaking! US Passes the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) to Overhaul Cosmetics Regulatory Framework
Jan 09, 2023
On December 29, 2022, US President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 into law, which includes the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA)...
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New York Outlaws Animal Tests for Cosmetics Since 2023
Dec 23, 2022
On December 15, 2022, the Governor of New York State signed a bill (A5653-B/S4839) prohibiting the manufacture and sale of cosmetics that involve new animal testing in the determination of their safety within the state...
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Annual Report | A Look Back at 2021 with ChemLinked: Cosmetics Regulation Updates
Jan 20, 2022
2021 was a year of significant events and progress in the cosmetic industry in the Asia-Pacific region. China officially implemented the long-awaited new cosmetic regulation...
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New Jersey to Ban the Sales of Animal-Tested Cosmetics in 2022
Nov 26, 2021
On Nov. 8, 2021, the Governor of New Jersey State signed a bill (S1726) prohibiting the sales of cosmetic products that have been tested on animals. The bill will take effect on Mar. 1, 2022. It does not apply to cosmetics tested on animals before Mar. 1, 2022.
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Taiwan to Amend Fee-charging Standards for Registration of Cosmetic Products and Cosmetic Colorants
Oct 23, 2018
On Oct 18, 2018, Taiwan FDA released an announcement amending Fee-charging Standards for Registration of Cosmetic Products and Cosmetic Colorants. Public consultation will last until Dec 17, 2018. Any suggestions can be submitted on Taiwan Public Policy Participation Platform...
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Taiwan Releases Amendments to Statute for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene
May 25, 2018
"Taiwan Legislative Yuan" previously approved the amendments to "Statute for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene" which is now renamed as "Cosmetic Hygiene Safety Administration Act" . On May 2, 2018 Taiwan FDA released the new Act. Except for Item 4 to Item 6, Article 6 and Paragraph 6, Item 1, Article 23 will be effective on Nov 9, 2019, the implementation date of this new Act shall be stipulated by Taiwan Executive Yuan...
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Taiwan to Start Animal Testing Application System
Sep 25, 2017
TFDA has implemented a new rule: any cosmetic manufacturer that wishes to use animal testing during product/ingredient safety assessment should apply for TFDA approval. This application system will be implemented on Nov.9 2019. The manufacturer/importer/seller of cosmetics should submit the following documents to TFDA...
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