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Nov 7, 2016

Council of Ministers Agrees with New Limit Values for Lead in Toys

European Union’s Environment ministers have expressed support on the proposed amendment to the 2009 toy safety directive, introducing stricter limit values for lead. The ministers, during…

Nov 7, 2016

EC Proposes Permission of Hair Dye Substances for Eyelashes

The European Commission (EC) has released a draft amendment to the cosmetics Regulation, specifically proposing the permission of use of several hair dye substances for coloring eyelashes,…

Nov 7, 2016

FDA Consults on the Notice Released for Dietary Supplements

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is consulting the public on the release of the notice intended for dietary supplements. This notice is entitled as Agency Information Collection…

Nov 7, 2016

FDA Extends Public Comment for Draft Guidance on New Dietary Ingredients

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the extension of the public comment for the draft guidance on new dietary ingredients. The draft guidance being commented is Dietary…

Nov 7, 2016

FDA Finalizes Rule on the Amendment to the List of Drug Products

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalizes the rule on the intent to amend the list of drug products in the country. This final rule provides the following changes: …

Nov 7, 2016

FDA Issue Final Rule on Abbreviated New Drug Applications

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule focused on abbreviated new drug applications on October 6, 2016. The final rule aims to implement Title XI of the Medicare…

Nov 7, 2016

FDA Issues Guidance for the Use of the Term “Healthy” in the Labeling of Human Food Products

The US Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) has issued Guidance for Industry: Use of the Term “Healthy” in the Labeling of Human Food Products on September 28, 2016. The guidance document…

Nov 7, 2016

FDA Issues Industry Guidance for Generic Drug Facilities, Sites & Organizations

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Guidance for Industry: Self-Identification of Generic Drug Facilities, Sites and Organizations. This guidance aims to assist human…

Nov 7, 2016

FDA Issues Industry Guidance for Prior Approval Supplements

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Guidance for Industry ANDA Submissions – Prior Approval Supplements Under Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2012 (GDUFA). The…

Nov 7, 2016

FDA Releases Warning on the Use of Homeopathic Teething Tablets and Gels

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a warning concerning the use of homeopathic teething tablets and gels. These products are identified to pose a risk to infants and…

Nov 7, 2016

Federal Law Gazette Releases Fifteen Regulation Amending Medicinal Prescription Regulation

The Federal Law Gazette of Germany released Part I no. 46 Fifteen Regulation Amending Medicinal Prescription Regulation on September 30, 2016. This regulation specifies requirements…

Nov 7, 2016

France Notifies EC on Ban of Cotton Buds with Plastic Stems

France has sent a notification to the European Commission (EC) on its ‘Decree Prohibiting the Placement on the Market of Cotton Buds for Domestic Use which Have a Plastic Stem, Provided for…

Nov 7, 2016

France Notifies EC on Microplastic Ban in Some Cosmetic Products

France has sent a notification to the European Commission (EC) on its ‘Decree Prohibiting the Placement on the Market of Rinse-Off Cosmetic Products for Exfoliation or Cleaning that Contain…

Nov 7, 2016

ISO Proposes Standard for Microbiology of Cosmetics

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has proposed a standard intended for cosmetics. The standard is named as ISO/FDIS 16212 Cosmetics -- Microbiology -- Enumeration of…

Nov 7, 2016

KATS Drafts Revisions on Common Safety Standards of Children's Products

Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its draft changes on common safety standards of children's products. The changes…

Nov 7, 2016

KATS Drafts Revisions on Regulations on Children’s Textile Products

Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its draft changes on the following regulations on children’s textile products, namely: …

Nov 7, 2016

KATS Drafts Revisions on Safety Confirmation for Children’s Products

Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its draft changes on safety confirmation for children's products. The changes include…

Nov 7, 2016

Korean MFDS Proposes Ban of 5mm Microbeads in Cosmetics

The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its ‘Proposed Amendments to the "Regulation on Safety Standards etc of Cosmetics".’ …

Nov 7, 2016

Legislators Enact Laws on Marihuana

Michigan Legislature has announced the enactment of the following: Public Act 281 of 2016 - Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act Public Act 282 of 2016 - Marihuana Tracking Act …

Nov 7, 2016

MEPs Supports Banning of BPA in FCM

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have supported the banning of bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials (FCM). The MEPs identify that plastics and ceramics have been tested to…

Feature Stories

Council of Ministers Agrees with New Limit Values for Lead in Toys

EC Proposes Permission of Hair Dye Substances for Eyelashes

FDA Consults on the Notice Released for Dietary Supplements

FDA Extends Public Comment for Draft Guidance on New Dietary Ingredients

FDA Finalizes Rule on the Amendment to the List of Drug Products

FDA Issue Final Rule on Abbreviated New Drug Applications

FDA Issues Guidance for the Use of the Term “Healthy” in the Labeling of Human Food Products

FDA Issues Industry Guidance for Generic Drug Facilities, Sites & Organizations

FDA Issues Industry Guidance for Prior Approval Supplements

FDA Releases Warning on the Use of Homeopathic Teething Tablets and Gels

Federal Law Gazette Releases Fifteen Regulation Amending Medicinal Prescription Regulation

France Notifies EC on Ban of Cotton Buds with Plastic Stems

France Notifies EC on Microplastic Ban in Some Cosmetic Products

ISO Proposes Standard for Microbiology of Cosmetics

KATS Drafts Revisions on Common Safety Standards of Children's Products

KATS Drafts Revisions on Regulations on Children’s Textile Products

KATS Drafts Revisions on Safety Confirmation for Children’s Products

Korean MFDS Proposes Ban of 5mm Microbeads in Cosmetics

Legislators Enact Laws on Marihuana

MEPs Supports Banning of BPA in FCM

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