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Compliance with the EU Cosmetic Regulation
Claims and Warnings in the EU and the UK Cosmetic Regulations: A Comprehensive Guide to Compliance
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Regulatory News
MoreOn November 21-22, 2024, the 40th ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) meeting was held in Bangkok, Thailand, during which amendments were made to Annex I (List of Prohibited Substances), Annex III (List of Restricted Substances), and Annex VII (List of Permitted UV Filters) of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). Subsequently, on December 30, 2024, Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) issued Circular 3/2024, revising the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia. The revisions took effect immediately upon publication.
On 13 January, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1674/25) on Butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8). The deadline for comments is set for March 10, 2025.
On November 26, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed establishing and requiring standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products, as mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). This proposed rule, if finalized, would protect consumers by – to the extent it reduces exposure to asbestos – resulting in fewer asbestos-related illnesses.
This article compiles the cosmetic regulation updates that took place in November and December, covering regions and countries including Europe (EU, Austria, Russia), the Americas (USA, Canada), and the Asia-Pacific region (China, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia).