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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…
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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…
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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…
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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: …
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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…
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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".’ …
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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 …
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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…
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Nov 7, 2016

MHLW Announces Ban of 19 Ingredients in Medicated Soaps

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has announced banning of 19 ingredients used in medicated soaps. The ban is in line with the same ban made by the US Food and Drug…
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Nov 7, 2016

Minnesota Enacts Flame Retardants Prohibition

Minnesota Senate Bill S.F. 1215 prohibits the use of specified flame retardant chemicals in certain products. Beginning July 1, 2018, children’s products, upholstered residential furniture,…
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Nov 7, 2016

MOIT Lifts Formaldehyde Testing Requirement for Textile Products

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has issued Circular No.23/2016/TT-BCT abolishing the regulation on testing the formaldehyde content in textile products. This circular…
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Nov 7, 2016

NHI Officially Launches Dietary Supplement Label Database

The US National Institutes of Health (NHI) has officially launched Dietary Supplement Label Database in September 2016. The database features the following: The search options: Quick…
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Nov 7, 2016

Parliament Aims to Update Commercial Regulations

The Commerce Committee of the New Zealand Parliament is aiming to update their commercial regulations. The amendment prompts to the introduction of the Regulatory Systems (Commercial…
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Nov 7, 2016

SCC Withdraws Several Household Chemical Standards

Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has announced the withdrawal of several standards on household chemicals, namely: Name of Standard Description Date Published CAN/CGSB-2.115-95 Built…
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Nov 7, 2016

Singapore Standards Consults on Standards for Cosmetics

Singapore Standards has started a public consultation on the following new standards on cosmetics: Title Adopted Standard Description Cosmetics – Microbiology – Guidelines for the…
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Nov 7, 2016

South Africa Regulates Sodium in Certain Foodstuffs

South Africa’s Department of Health has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its ‘Regulations relating to the Reduction of Sodium in certain Foodstuffs and Related Matters:…
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Nov 7, 2016

Standards Australia Drafts Standards on Consumer Product Recall, Safety

Standards Australia has released the draft versions of two standards for consumer products, namely: DR AS ISO 10393:2016 CP Consumer Product Recall - Guidelines for Suppliers DR AS ISO…
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Nov 7, 2016

State Council Releases Draft Rules on Food Safety Law

The State Council of China has released the revised draft implementation rules intended for Food Safety Law. The draft rules apply to special food raw material management, sale and…
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Nov 7, 2016

Taiwan Bans Animal Testing in Cosmetics Products

Taiwan has passed the legislation that bans testing cosmetics products and its ingredients in animals. Introduced by Legislators Wang YuMin and Zhuang Rui Xiong, the regulation amends the…
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Nov 7, 2016

TFDA Issues Guidelines for the Safe Use of Cosmetics for Children

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has issued “Guidelines for Safety of Children Cosmetics” to protect children from different cosmetic products. The guidelines outline…

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