"The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of South Korea has issued a legislative notice regarding the partial revision of the Enforcement Regulations of the Cosmetics Act.
"On April 30, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification concerning Tanzania’s Draft Standard CDC 2 (3567) DTZS, titled Soft Soap – Specification, Third Edition.
"On April 30, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification regarding Tanzania’s Draft Standard CDC 2 (3558) DTZS titled Liquid Toilet Soap – Specification, Second Edition.
"On April 22, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its preliminary opinion on Benzophenone-2 (BP-2) and Benzophenone-5 (BP-5), inviting public comments until June 17,…
"On April 29, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) of China issued new safety evaluation requirements for cosmetics that must be used in conjunction with instruments or…
On April 7, 2025, the California Assembly amended Assembly Bill 728, introduced by Assembly Member Lee, which seeks to prohibit the sale of certain over-the-counter anti-aging skincare products to…
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has expressed strong support for the FDA’s recent decision to phase out animal testing for the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other…
On April 07, 2025, the New York senate bill 2057 on Beauty Justice Act was advanced to third reading. This act emphasizes the restricted substances in cosmetics and personal care products.
"On April 01, 2025, the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its request for a scientific Advice on the hair dye ‘Basic blue 99 (C059)’ (CAS No.
"On April 11, 2025, the Drug Administration of Vietnam issued Decision No. 188/QD-QLD revoking the receipt numbers for two cosmetic products distributed by Hana HP Group Joint Stock Company.
On January 31, 2025, Gerber Products Company announced the recall and discontinuation of all batches of its Soothe 'N' Chew® Teething Sticks due to potential choking hazards for babies and young…
On January 31, 2025, Blue Ridge Beef announced a recall of 5,700 pounds of its 2-pound "Natural Mix" pet food logs due to potential Salmonella contamination.
On February 4, 2025, Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) proposed amendments to food regulations under the Food Act 1983, now open for public consultation.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/89, published on January 20, 2025, authorizes the use of UV-treated powder from whole Tenebrio molitor larvae (yellow mealworm) as a novel food.
The FDA has issued final guidance setting action levels for lead in processed foods for babies and young children.
On January 30, 2025, United Natural Trading LLC announced a voluntary recall of Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels due to undeclared milk allergens.
Health Canada issued M-SIS-25-02, modifying the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients.
The regulation classifies sealed beverages into four types: (1) those derived from fruits, plants, or vegetables, with or without carbonation; (2) those made from other ingredients, with or…
"Regulations concerning same are in draft yet . Stakeholders are invited to submit comments regarding same before March 28, 2025. "
"Regulations concerning same are in draft yet . Stakeholders are invited to submit comments regarding same before March 28, 2025. "
On June 13, 2025, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China in accordance with Measures for the Registration of Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances…
On 10 June 2025, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a re-assessment of the genotoxicity risk of styrene in plastic food contact materials (FCMs), following a request from the…
On June 10, 2025, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) circulated a draft Malawi Standard "DMS 2237:2025, Disinfectants based on phenolics – Specification".
On June 05, 2025, the the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China in accordance with Measures for the Environmental Management and Registration of New Chemical…
This Regulation cancels the Union authorisation for the biocidal product ‘Nordkalk Filtra G’, originally granted to Nordkalk AB under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2400.
On June 10, 2025, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) circulated a draft Malawi Standard "DMS 2238:2025, Detergent-disinfectants based on quaternary ammonium compounds – Specification".
On June 10, 2025, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) circulated a draft Malawi Standard "DMS 2234:2025, Detergent-disinfectant liquid toilet cleansers – Specification".
On 17 June 2025, ECHA’s Enforcement Forum confirmed that the upcoming EU-wide enforcement project (REF-15) will concentrate on ensuring the safe use of chemicals in workplaces across the EU.
The European Commission has granted Union authorisation to UCO Group BV for the biocidal product family ‘PAA family UCO Group’ through Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1116, published on 18 June…
On 19 June 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their partnership…