January 2025

UK Implements Ban on 64 Harmful Substances and Limits Kojic Acid in Cosmetics

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UK Implements Ban on 64 Harmful Substances and Limits Kojic Acid in Cosmetics On December 17, 2024, the UK government announced new cosmetic safety regulations under Statutory Instrument 2024 No. 1334. These changes include banning 64 substances classified as Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Reprotoxic (CMR) and imposing stricter rules on the use of kojic acid, a […]

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New EU Rules on Triclocarban and Triclosan in Cosmetics

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New EU Rules on Triclocarban and Triclosan in Cosmetics The European Union is stepping up its safety measures for cosmetics. From 31 December 2024, new rules under Regulation (EU) 2024/996 will limit how much Triclocarban and Triclosan can be used in cosmetic products. Any existing products on store shelves must meet these rules by 31

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Washington State Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

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Navigating the Washington State Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act: What Cosmetic Manufacturers Need to Know The Washington State Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act represents a significant step forward in protecting consumers from potentially harmful chemicals in personal care products. This legislation places a strong emphasis on ingredient safety and transparency, requiring cosmetic manufacturers and importers to comply with stricter

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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Foods and Drugs

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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Foods and Drugs: What This Means for Manufacturers and Consumers In a landmark decision announced earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared a ban on the use of Red Dye No. 3 (FD&C Red No. 3) in foods and orally ingested drugs. The decision

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MoCRA Allergen Labeling Delays: What You Need to Know

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MoCRA Allergen Labeling Delays: What You Need to Know The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), passed in December 2022, is shaking up the cosmetics industry in the United States. This law brings big changes, including clearer allergen labeling requirements. However, recent updates from the FDA have pushed back the timelines: Allergen Labeling

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UK Implements Ban on 64 Harmful Substances and Limits Kojic Acid in Cosmetics

New EU Rules on Triclocarban and Triclosan in Cosmetics

Washington State Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Foods and Drugs

MoCRA Allergen Labeling Delays: What You Need to Know

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