Laws & regulations
FDA study: lead level in lipsticks not a safety concern
The FDA has developed a new highly sensitive testing method to analyze the total lead content in a broad selection of lipsticks sold in...
REACH may require much more animals and funds than anticipated
Scientists say that costs of the European Union’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical) legislation...
SGS to certify compliance with the EFfCI’s GMP guidelines
SGS has entered into a long-term partnership agreement with EFfCI to audit and certify the compliance of EFfCI members with the...
What standard for natural and organic cosmetic products?
The final version of the Cosmos standard has recently been announced. The launch comes after six years of negotiations between the...
FDA warns consumers on bacterial contamination risk in skin products
The FDA is warning consumers to not use any Clarcon products due to bacterial contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
EU trade partners in dilemma with ban on animal testing
China and Japan still require animal tests to be performed on cosmetic products placed on their domestic markets. These regulatory...
Taiwan creates agency to supervise drugs, food, cosmetics
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan just passed a bill creating an agency to supervise safety issues related to food, drugs and cosmetics placed on...
MEPs call for more prudence on nanomaterials
The European Parliament backed (391 votes in favour, 3 against and 4 abstentions) report by Swedish Green MEP Carl Schlyter urging the...
Cosmetic innovation under REACH
How to accommodate regulatory requirements and the need for innovation? Laurence Mulon, consultant in regulatory affairs and product...
EU scientific advisory committees elect their chairs
On 26 and 27 March 2009, the new European Commission scientific committees on consumer, health and environmental risks held their...
