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UK to Revise Cosmetic Ingredient Lists: 52 Prohibited and 1 Restricted Ingredients Added
Apr 11, 2024
On April 10, 2024, UK notified WTO of a draft regulation, proposing to include 52 prohibited ingredients and 1 restricted ingredient into the UK Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. The draft is currently open for comments until June 10, 2024, and expected to be adopted on June 25, 2024.
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[Updated] UK Imposes Restrictions on the Use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Apr 07, 2024
On April 3, 2024, UK finalized the draft regulation proposing to restrict the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (CAS No. 128-37-0) in cosmetics. This regulation will take effect on April 22, 2024.
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UK SAG-CS Releases the Opinion on Methyl Salicylate
Mar 15, 2024
On March 8, 2024, UK’s Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products (SAG-CS) introduced the final opinion on the use of Methyl Salicylate (CAS No. 119-36-8) in cosmetic products. This opinion establishes specific concentration limits for various product types and age groups.
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India Solicits Public Opinions on Updated Standards for Petroleum Jelly in Cosmetics
Feb 26, 2024
On December 3, 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released the IS 4887 Specification for Petroleum Jelly for Cosmetic Industry (Second Revision) for public consultation until March 12, 2024...
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UK Issues Guidelines on Managing CMR Substances Under the Cosmetics Regulation
Oct 18, 2023
On October 5, 2023, UK released a guidance introducing the management of CMR substances (those classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction) within the cosmetics regulatory framework. Applicable to England, Scotland, and Wales, the guidance outlines the regulatory requirements for CMR substances, and describes the exemption application process for their continued use.
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UK SAG-CS Publishes Opinions on Butylated Hydroxytoluene and Kojic Acid
Oct 08, 2023
Recently, SAG-CS has published two opinions on the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) and Kojic Acid in cosmetic products. When comparing these opinions with those released by EU's SCCS, there are some differences.
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[Updated] UK Revises the Lists of Restricted Ingredients and Permitted UV Filters
Jul 21, 2023
On July 20, 2023, UK released The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2023, supplementing the amendments to the lists of restricted ingredients and permitted UV filters previously introduced on July 6.
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UK to Revise the Ingredient Lists in Cosmetic Regulations: Skin Whitening Agent Deoxyarbutin and 38 CMRs Banned
Apr 27, 2022
On April 13, 2022, the United Kingdom notified the WTO of a draft regulation aiming at amending the technical annexes of the retained EU legislation Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 to prohibit...
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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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India Implements the Cosmetics Rules 2020
Mar 02, 2021
On December 15, 2020, the MOHFW officially released the finalized regulation-Cosmetics Rules 2020 under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 with immediate effect. The 2020 Rules, consisting of 72 rules, 13 schedules, and 24 appendixes, lays down the regulatory requirements for the manufacture, testing, labeling, import, registration, distribution, and sale of cosmetics in India...
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