The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China has released new regulations on additional testing requirements for beauty products that contain sunscreen agents.
Foreo has won a two-year intellectual property battle in China – a massive breakthrough that gives strong signals to fraudulent skin care companies, its UK and Ireland general manager says.
Although the objective of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive is to harmonise regulations across the region, several key differences still pose challenges to entering certain markets.
Amy Ziff, founder of certification program Made Safe, announced the new ingredient evaluation program called Nontoxic Certified last week at the Raise the Green Bar Summit in New York City.
Cosmetics manufacturers preparing for halal certification will find the process slightly easier with the launch of an online tool that can advise them of their level of readiness.
Mibelle Biochemistry says it will continue to strengthen its portfolio of halal offerings to keep up with the surging demand for such cosmetic products.
The Health Science Authority of Singapore has no plans to follow the lead of the European regulators and prevent cosmetic companies from making ‘free from’ claims, preferring to place emphasis on consumer education.
We round-up of our most-read cosmetics regulation stories of the region, featuring Thailand’s hemp approval, silicone and clean beauty, Europe’s ‘free from’ guidance and more.
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The demand for essential oils and the rising problem of adulteration is pushing Australia-based essential oil firm, Down Under Enterprises, to adopt blockchain technology to ensure traceability.
EU ‘free from’ guidance helps clarify the legal framework behind cosmetic claims and should create a fairer European beauty and personal care market, says the director-general of Cosmetics Europe.
