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EU: Cosmetics – glossary of common ingredient names for use   The EU has published a Draft Commission Implementing Decision laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards the glossary of common ingredient names for use in the labelling of cosmetic products. Background: Article 19(1)(g) of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009...

Canada: New regulation for cosmetics   Canada has published Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning the Disclosure of Cosmetic Ingredients. The Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning the Disclosure of Cosmetic Ingredients (amended Regulations) address a number of matters related to the requirements for cosmetics under the Food and Drugs Act and include consequential amendments to the...

Japan: Amendments to cosmetics standards   Japan has announced a partial revision of the Standards for Cosmetics. The change is being made to the Law on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices. 2-Aminoethanethiol monohydrochloride has been added to Appendix 2-2 (which contains a list of ingredients restricted according to...

UK: Updates to regulations for cosmetics   In UK, an update to the Cosmetics regulation was published: The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2024. These measures would amend Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as applicable in GB (“the Cosmetics Regulation”) as they apply in [England, Wales and Scotland]. The amendments would prohibit...

Israel: New cosmetics regulations – harmonization with EU   Israel is updating its Pharmacists Ordinance (Amendment no. _) 5741-1981.  A new draft amendment was announced by the Israel’s Ministry of Health. The proposed amendment aims to reduce trade barriers by coordinating the Israeli import regime with The European Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products...

Taiwan: Final list of List of Ingredients Prohibited in Cosmetic Products   Taiwan has provided the final texts of “Amendment to the List of Ingredients Prohibited in Cosmetic Products” and relevant dates of its implementation. The draft texts notified at the WTO before were adopted with minor changes. Besides the implementation date specified above, the...

New Zealand: Cosmetic products standerd updated   New Zealand had published a proposal to amend the Cosmetics Products Group Standard 2020 to align it with international developments, with the objective of ensuring the protection of human health or safety and protection of the environment. Now, the revisions were adopted. The adopted version includes the following...