The 2021 Sunscreen Standard will be incorporated into therapeutic goods legislation starting July 1, 2024. All new sunscreen products in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods must comply with the standard.
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Ukraine notifies the adoption of the Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No.
The 7th plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) which is on 27 March 2024, Luxembourg (hybrid meeting) will focus on cosmetics regulation and safety, with a particular emphasis on new and draft mandates for certain ch
On March 14, 2024, The European Commission has released its annual report on Safety Gate, the European Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products.
On March 15, 2024, the European Commission amended the regulation (EC) 1223/2009 to (EU) 2024/858 with regards to use of the nanomaterials Styrene/Acrylates copolymer, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates copolymer, Copper, Colloidal Copper, Hydroxyapat
The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) reported a 130% increase in notifications of unwanted effects of cosmetics in 2023. The agency received and investigated 120 notifications, with over 70% not being serious.
The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) has discovered alleged breaches in the labeling of seven sunscreens, as per a study by the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU).
The purpose of FEBEA (Federation of Beauty Companies) and Citeo in relation to the news is to support and promote sustainable practices in the cosmetics sector.
On 19 Januray 2024, Hungary notified withdrawal of face cream (Hidratáló nappali arckrém normál és vegyes bőrre).
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued a safety opinion regarding the use of aluminium compounds in cosmetic products.