China has released two drafts supporting Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), one of which specifies how it plans to improve the process of cosmetic registration and notification.
The Zhejiang government has published a document detailing plans develop its cosmetics development zone to boost its competitiveness among the international players.
Cannabis in beauty and personal care has mushroomed in recent years and created a growing need for raw material testing, but current solutions remain fraught with challenges, says Frost & Sullivan.
The European Commission will soon publish its final synopsis report and evaluation of findings from public, stakeholder and SME consultations on current EU assessment and management of endocrine disruptors.
Clarification on the rules regarding animal testing in China is expected to be issued in the next six months, following the publication of the recent Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR).
The Institute for In Vitro Sciences Inc (IIVS) believes the support from domestic cosmetic companies can help to further its cause to implement non-animal testing methods in China.
South Korean Ministry of Food & Drug Safety (MFDS) plans to crack down on cosmetic products that contain epidermal growth factor (EGF) after inaccurate advertisements surfaced.
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has published the final version of its Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), which will take effect on January 1, 2021.
China plans to implement new rules to regulate live streaming e-commerce, a popular marketing tool for beauty and personal care firms, which has accelerated in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Australia is finally is implementing a ban on cosmetic testing on animals as the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) comes into effect, after multiple delays.
Under the lens Part I: REACH microplastics restriction
Cosmetics Europe and its member associations will continue their argument that the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) proposal to restrict microplastics on the EU market remains disproportionately weighted against beauty and personal care.
South Korean Ministry of Food & Drug Safety (MFDS) has released a draft detailing safety rules for custom cosmetic manufacturers, leading to specific guidelines for firms offering personalised beauty solutions.
We round-up of our most-read cosmetics regulation stories of the region, featuring Malaysia’s stance on alcohol-based hand sanitisers, South Korea’s PVC ban impact on cosmetics and further clarification on China’s microbead ban.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines has detailed a set of cosmetic labelling requirements for rubbing alcohol and hand sanitisers in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Non-animal tests on chemical substances continue to be widely used in the EU, with read-across studies most popular and in vitro methods gaining traction, according to the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) latest report.
Australian regulator the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has warned manufacturers that hand sanitiser products cannot include inappropriate claims, such as the prevention of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
The packaging, makeup, and beauty tools company has announced test resulting showing the efficacy of Pylote mineral microshperes against a coronavirus (strain 229E), not the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The beauty maker is helping hairdressers around the world exceed the usual salon safety and sanitary measures, to keep themselves and clients safe by supplying masks, hand sanitizer gel, and new operating guidelines.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued new draft for public consultation, further refining the scope of cosmetics categories subject to the microbead ban.
A ruling this week from US District Judge Freda Wolfson in New Jersey allows testimony from plaintiffs’ medical and scientific experts, including specialists in gynecologic oncology, cancer prevention research, and occupational and environmental health....
Concerns over the disinfectant quality of hydroalcoholic products made by beauty firms to plug shortages during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis are completely unfounded and have created a false controversy, says the French Cosmetics Association...
Non-profit public interest group EcoWaste Coalition is calling on the beauty industry aid its fight against the sale of adulterated whitening products by emphasising beauty in diversity.
The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has seen a surge in demand for essential oils with claims of antiviral and antibacterial effects, although the industry has warned there are no sufficient evidence of its efficacy against the pandemic.
The ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has gripped markets worldwide, and with no concrete end in sight, CosmeticsDesign’s editors discuss market impacts, industry response and what might still be to come.
Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has repealed a notification to classify alcohol-based hand sanitisers as ‘medical devices’ in order to ease shortages, in the wake of recent COVID-19 developments.
As South Korea moves to regulate its plastic waste, experts are questioning if these new regulations will stifle creativity or push cosmetics brands to innovate packaging design in an eco-friendlier manner.
The European Commission has adopted its latest Circular Economy Action Plan for Europe; a necessary move but one that will prove challenging for the beauty industry, says Cosmetics Europe.
Developing food supplements that carry beauty claims for aesthetic benefits presents a real opportunity that the nutritional industry must look at seriously, says a regulatory expert.
Animal testing for scientific purposes across the European Union has declined in recent years and cosmetics is in a strong position to share advances made with in-vitro alternatives, says UK medical research charity FRAME.
Malaysia has its work cut out to compete with Indonesia and Thailand as a leading supplier of skin care ingredients despite having the gold standard in halal certification.
Ayurveda-inspired skin care brand Purearth has invested in blockchain technology to help consumer discover the ‘origin, journey and impact’ of its products.
Indonesia new halal certification requirements could provide Malaysian cosmetics companies with an open door to its market, while domestic companies scramble to be registered.
Our top stories on Asia Pacific cosmetic regulation, featuring updates on China CSAR, changes to the IFRA Standards, top cosmetics regulatory issues on the agenda in 2020, and more.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has updated IFRA Standards with an improved methodology to assess skin sensitizers and account for aggregate exposure.
Cosmetic testing firm Eurofins has highlighted the regulations and necessary assessments beauty brands from Asia Pacific need to undergo before charting its European or North American expansion.
The China State Council has finally passed the highly anticipated Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) draft during an executive meeting held on January 3.
We speak to industry insiders for their expert analysis on the regulatory issues and trends that will affect the cosmetics industry in APAC in the new year, spanning China, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Our top stories on Asia Pacific cosmetic regulation, featuring Malaysia’ pledge to remove adulterated cosmetic, the halal problem with nail polish, an Australian study on fragrance and allergies and more.
Online retail giants Amazon and eBay have pulled several illegal skin lightening creams containing mercury sold in the UK, Belgium and US following investigative findings from international NGO coalition The Zero Mercury Working Group (ZMWG).
Consumer halal products such as skin care and cosmetics that are imported, distributed and traded in Indonesia must now be ratified according to the country’s halal product law, which officially kicked in last month.
We round-up of our most-read cosmetics regulation stories of the region, featuring HSA’s view on free-from claims, Indonesia’s goal to process more palm oil and a new online web tool to help the halal certification processes.
Malaysian halal nail polish brands must go overseas for certification, and even if they receive accreditation, they cannot carry the badge of their home market regulator.
The rise of personalised cosmetics and personal care products will continue to surge, and with this comes new challenges associated with safety assessment on ingredients and blends, says a consultant.
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.
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