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Updates to ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD)’s Ingredient Annexes: 17 Added, 11 Revised, and 1 Deleted
Apr 12, 2024
During the 38th ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) Meeting held on November 15 and 21, amendments were made to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) regarding the ingredient annexes.
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New Zealand Releases Updated Cosmetic Products Group Standard
Feb 20, 2024
The amendments to the Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020 were approved by New Zealand Decision-making Committee in January 2024.
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New Zealand EPA Bans PFAS in Cosmetics
Feb 02, 2024
New Zealand bans the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products by changing the Cosmetic Products Group Standard.
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Updates to New Zealand Cosmetic Product Group Standards: Decision to be Notified!
Nov 27, 2023
A public hearing to consider the proposed changes to the Cosmetic Products Group Standard was held on 20 September 2023. As further information regarding labelling of fluoride-containing toothpastes is requested to be submitted from the Ministry of Health, the hearing was adjourned.
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ASEAN Introduces Amendments to the Ingredient Lists of ASEAN Cosmetic Directive
Jul 11, 2023
On July 5, 2023, ASEAN introduced the latest amendments to the ingredient annexes to ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). These amendments were approved in the 37th ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) meeting, and will officially take effect on May 8, 2025.
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New Zealand Consults on the Revised Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020, a Blanket Ban on PFAS Included
Mar 13, 2023
On March 2, 2023, New Zealand's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) released a new draft of Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020 (the Standard) for public consultation. The new draft expands its applicable scope to non-hazardous products containing hazardous ingredients, updates the ingredient lists to align with the latest amendments adopted by EU, modifies labelling requirements, and requires the record keeping of nanomaterial.
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ASEAN Amends Cosmetic Ingredient Annexes to ACD: 42 New Ingredients Included and 10 Ingredients Revised
Feb 02, 2023
In January 2023, ASEAN introduced the latest amendments to the ingredient annexes to ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). These amendments were approved in the 36th ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) meeting, and will officially take effect on November 21, 2024.
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ASEAN Introduces Amendments to the Ingredient Lists of ACD: 3 New Ingredients Included and 13 Ingredients Revised
Jul 08, 2022
In the 35th ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) meeting, ASEAN adopted new changes to cosmetic ingredients in the Annexes of ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD): 1) Annex II: List of prohibited ingredients – 1 added and 1 revised 2) Annex III: List of restricted ingredients – 1 added and 10 revised 3) Annex VI: List of permitted preservatives – 1 added and 2 revised
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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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ASEAN Adopts Significant Changes to the Annexes of ASEAN Cosmetic Directive
Dec 28, 2021
ASEAN adopted significant changes to cosmetic ingredients in the Annexes of ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD), including adding 223 prohibited ingredients, 8 restricted ingredients, 1 permitted preservative and 1 permitted UV Filter, as well as amending requirements for 3 prohibited ingredients and 3 restricted ingredients.
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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.
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