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…
The document outlines the registration and certification process for poultry establishments in Saudi Arabia under the GAP SAUDI (Good Agricultural Practices) program.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received a petition requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for pesticide residues in various food commodities.
On March 5, 2025, the National Health Commission of China (NHC) approved Sodium Propionate as a new food additive.
On March 11, 2025, the National Health Commission of China (NHC) officially approved Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis YLGB-1496 as a new food ingredient.
On March 11, 2025, the National Health Commission of China (NHC) accepted an application for a new food additive, San Zan Gum (三赞胶).
On March 4, 2025, the National Health Commission of China (NHC) officially approved Calcium 6S-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate as a food additive.
The National Health Commission of China (NHC) has published an announcement regarding the acceptance of new food additive applications as of February 24, 2025.
On February 28, 2025, the National Health Commission of China (NHC) accepted a new food additive application for Calcium Alginate (海藻酸钙).
On March 3, 2025, the National Health Commission of China (NHC) officially approved Green Coffee Bean Extract as a new food ingredient.
On March 20, 2025, the National Health Commission of China (NHC) officially approved Calcium Tert-Butylphosphonate as a food-related product.
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…