Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (FDA), dated February 19, 2025, outlines the microbiological testing methods for cosmetics, specifically focusing on testing the aerobic plate count (…
Indonesia’s Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) released a public explanation regarding the results of its supervision and follow-up on cosmetic relabelling issues.
On February 27, 2025, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) published two draft regulations for a 14-day public consultation, aiming to introduce new rules for microneedle-based…
The press release from the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), informs the public about the cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poisons substances.
On February 27, 2025, Thailand's Ministry of Public Health released a draft regulation for public consultation, titled "Criteria, Methods, and Conditions for Evaluating Academic Documents in the…
Health Canada published amendments to the Cosmetic Regulations in Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 158, Number 9, introducing mandatory fragrance allergen labelling with phased implementation.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) on 12 Feb-25 has announced an update to its e-governance system for cosmetic product registration and import of the cosmetics products…
On February 28, 2025, Health Canada made several changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.
Key updates include:
1.Retinal:On February 28, 2025, Anvisa announced the publication of Collegiate Board Resolution (RDC) 966, which extends the deadline for the migration from the Cosmetics Registration Automation System (…
The UK issued a notice regarding the impact of its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) for cosmetic…
On February 6, 2025, Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency released guidance documents outlining the Positive List under the Food Sanitation Law.
MERCOSUR has launched a public consultation on Draft Resolution No.
The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) issued Resolution RDC No. 963, amending Resolution RDC No.
The European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2025/351, introducing significant amendments to existing rules governing plastic materials in contact with food.
On February 19, 2025, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) circulated a ""Draft Egyptian Standards (ES 3644) for ""paper products (tissue paper)"".
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published an updated safety assessment of N,N‐bis(2‐hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8‐C18)amine (FCM No 19) and N,N‐bis(2‐hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8‐C18)amine…
On February 10, 2025, the National Health Commission (NHC) in China, in compliance with the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, organized expert evaluations to assess and approve…
On January 6, 2025, Vietnam issued Decree 05/2025/ND-CP, which revises Decree No.
On January 29, 2025, WTO circulated a notification regarding the USA's Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting Rule (Chapter 173-337 WAC), which was adopted in 2023 to implement the Safer…
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Minnesota will enforce PFAS prohibitions under Amara's Law (Minn. Stat. § 116.943).
WTO circulated Nicaragua's notification concerning Administrative Resolution No. 0024/2024.
On February 4, 2024, the New York State Senate introduced Assembly Bill A4619, which addresses the taxation of vapor products under public health law for the 2025-2026 legislative session.
On February 28, 2025, World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification regarding the repeal of Rhode Island's regulation on the licensing of Electronic Nicotine-Delivery System (ENDS)…
The Northern Ireland Assembly has backed the inclusion of Northern Ireland in the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which aims to reduce preventable deaths and health inequalities.
On February 18, 2025, the Washington State Legislature took executive action on House Bill 1203, which seeks to prohibit the sale of certain tobacco and nicotine products.
On February 13, 2025, the French Parliament unanimously adopted a bill to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, also known as "puffs." The sale, manufacture, and distribution of these single-use…
The Philippines’ House of Representatives approved House Bill 11360, which introduces structured tax hikes on tobacco and vape products to curb revenue losses from illicit trade.
On February 4, 2024, the New York State Senate introduced Assembly Bill A4540, which focuses on the packaging and taxation of e-liquid products under public health law for the 2025-2026…
Senate Bill 194, introduced by Senator Miskimins in 2025, proposes several changes regarding tobacco products, taxes, and healthcare funding in South Dakota.
Key Points:
On February 4, 2024, the New York State Senate introduced Assembly Bill A4593, which pertains to the sale, manufacture, and distribution of vapor products under public health law for the 2025-2026…