The EU Commission has amended the Cosmetics Regulation to prohibit certain nanomaterials considered a "potential risk" to human health, including various forms of gold, silver, copper, platinum, and styrene/acrylates copolymer.
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The specifications, sample procedures, and testing techniques for anti-aging and anti-wrinkle products are outlined in this draft East African standard DEAS 1205-1: 2024.
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued a final opinion on the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products, with submission IV.
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued a preliminary opinion on the safety of Silver (CAS/EC No. 7440-22-4/231-131-3) used in cosmetic products.
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.
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.