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Type: News
Section: Ingredients > Regulatory
Regulatory
European Commission Adopts Measures Restricting Intentional Microplastics
The measures will prohibit the sale of microplastics and of products to which microplastics have been added intentionally and that release those microplastics when used.
Regulatory
China Updates: Benzene Limit, 19 Test Method Revisions, Benvitimod/Tapinarof Ban
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) recently issued Notice No. 41, limiting benzene impurities in cosmetics, revising five and adding 14 test methods, and banning the tapinarof skin treatment for psoriasis.
Regulatory
US Moves a Step Closer to Banning Cosmetics Animal Testing
“Cosmetics testing on animals is cruel, unnecessary, and outdated, and Congress should finally put a stop to it."
Regulatory
UK Seeks Data, Reports on Testing the Safety of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is calling for data and any scientific information related to assessing the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics.
Regulatory
J&J's Second Talc-related Bankruptcy Attempt Denied
For a second time this year, the courts have ruled against Johnson & Johnson's (J&J's) appeal to file for bankruptcy under the subsidiary LTL Management to settle talc-related suits.
Regulatory
FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Cosmetics Company Product Registration and Submission
The draft guidance is intended to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products that many consumers use day-to-day. The FDA is accepting comments on the draft guidance until Sept. 7.
Regulatory
European Commission to Expedite Phasing Out of Animal Testing
Responding to the ECI, the EC provided a comprehensive overview of the EU's legislative and policy framework for animal testing and proposed creating a "roadmap" to further reduce animal testing.
Regulatory
$18.8 M Payout in J&J Talc Lawsuit Could Upset Settlement Offer
The ruling could sway individuals in the tens of thousands of other cases to also pursue claims in front of a jury, pressuring the judge overseeing the settlement case.
Regulatory
FDA Finalizes Guidance on DTC Drug, Biologicals Promotional Labeling
While cosmetics are not drugs, the industry could take inspiration from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) guidance from the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion on labeling direct-to-consumer (DTC) drugs and biological products.
Regulatory
J&J's Talc Bankruptcy Settlement to be Put to the Test
Reuters reports J&J's second appeal for a proposed $8.9 billion settlement and bankruptcy claim through subsidiary LTL Management will be tested this week as a New Jersey judge reconsiders the company's eligibility.
Regulatory
Canada Officially Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics
On June 22, 2023, Canadian officials passed measures through the Budget Implementation Act, Bill C-47, prohibiting the sale of cosmetics that rely on new animal testing data to establish product safety.
Regulatory
Canada Commits to End Animal Tox Testing While MoCRA Misses the Mark
Bill S-5 in Canada has passed with royal assent to end animal testing for chemical toxicity; cosmetics are expected to be next. Meanwhile, MoCRA in the U.S. missed the chance to address this major industry issue, one source critiques.
Regulatory
Endocrine Disruptors in the EU, SCCS Opinions and NGO Pressure to Crack Down
From November 2022–February 2023, organizations in seven European Union member states tested 121 products and found bisphenols of high concern in 47 of them, per Chemical Watch. NGOs are urging regulators to impose stricter regulation on all bisphenols.
Regulatory
RIFM and Korean Institute Finalize Fragrance Safety Assessment and Regulatory Information Collab
RIFM president Anne Marie Api, PhD., commented, “The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, or MoU, with KCII marks another significant step forward in ensuring that the world can safely enjoy their favorite fragranced products."
Regulatory
11 Changes to SCCS Guides for Cosmetics Safety Testing — Plus a Note on 'Nano'
The European Union's (EU's) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) recently updated its notes of guidance (NoG) for cosmetics and cosmetic ingredient safety testing, emphasizing alternatives to animal testing and more.
Regulatory
ChemForward, Ulta, Sephora, Credo, Beautycounter, Inolex & More to Fill in Beauty Chemical Data Gaps
“Clean beauty is bigger than one voice, one brand or one supply chain," said Jennifer McPartland, Ph.D., senior director of safety and stewardship, Beautycounter.
Regulatory
Washington State Law Addresses Cosmetic Chemicals Targeting 'Vulnerable' Populations
As of January 1, 2025, the law prevents the manufacture, sale and distribution of products containing the targeted materials.
Regulatory
J&J's $8.9 B Talc Offer Rejected, Mediations Ordered, Bankruptcy Revisited
Last month, J&J agreed to pay $8.9 billion through subsidiary LTL Management to settle lawsuits alleging its talc products caused cancer. Mediations to negotiate those settlements have been ordered while a second bankruptcy filing is under review.
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