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EEC Drafts Revision on Safety of Perfumery and Cosmetics

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its Draft Amendments No. 2 to the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union "On Safety of…

Oct 13, 2016

EMA Consults on Revised Herbal Medicines Guideline

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has started a public consultation on its draft revision of the scientific guideline on the assessment of clinical safety and efficacy in the preparation…

Oct 13, 2016

FDA Drafts Changes on Food Detergent Hygiene Standards

Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has started a public consultation regarding its amendment of the ‘Detergent Food Hygiene Standards. The additions to Article V are: Standard…

Oct 13, 2016

FDA Drafts Guidance Concerning Infant Formula Labels and Labeling

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has drafted a guidance concerning the type and quality of scientific evidence for the structure/function claims made in infant formula labels and…

Oct 13, 2016

FDA Finalizes Rule on Topical Antimicrobial Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released the Final Rule for the Safety and Effectiveness of Consumer Antiseptics; Topical Antimicrobial Drug Products for Over-the-Counter…

Oct 13, 2016

FDA Finances States for FSMA Produce Safety Rule Implementation

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has financed 42 states for the implementation of FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) produce safety rule. The financial support is amounting…

Oct 13, 2016

FDA Issues Final Rule for the Requirements for Foreign and Domestic Establishment Registration and Listing for Human Drugs

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Final Rule for the Requirements for Foreign and Domestic Establishment Registration and Listing for Human Drugs, Including Drugs That…

Oct 13, 2016

FDA Issues Report in Regional FSMA Import Safety Meetings

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a report focused on the implementation of import safety programs under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), including the…

Oct 13, 2016

FDA Mandates Warnings for Use of Several Opioid Products

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated a strong warnings for the combined use of opioid analgesics, prescription opioid cough products, and benzodiazepine labeling. The…

Oct 13, 2016

FDA Updates Guidance on Food Facility Registration Product Categories (USA)

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the guidance document for the food facility registration product categories. This updated guidance aims to enhance the FDA’s capability…

Oct 13, 2016

FDF & FA Release New Pictorial Representation on Food Labels

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and Flavor Association (FA) have released new pictorial representation guidelines for food labels. This guidance document aims to provide food…

Oct 13, 2016

France Starts Trial Period of Proposed Voluntary Nutrition Labels

The government of France has started the trial period for the proposed voluntary nutritional labels for food products. The nutritional labels aim to encourage consumers to choose healthier…

Oct 13, 2016

FSSAI Consults Manual on Microbiological Testing in Foods

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice that seeks information on the draft FSSAI Manual on Microbiological Testing in Foods and a document on Good Food…

Oct 13, 2016

FSSAI Releases Direction on Operationalization of Food Import Regulations

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released ‘Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding Operationalization of Food Safety and…

Oct 13, 2016

Health Canada Consults on Regulation of Self-Care Products

Health Canada is consulting the public on the proposed regulation for self-care products in the country. Self-care products are defined as products that can be directly purchase without a…

Oct 13, 2016

Health Canada Releases Updated Labeling Standard for OTC Acetaminophen Products

Health Canada has released Revised Guidance Document: Acetaminophen Labelling Standard to assist consumers on using these products safely. Acetaminophen is a drug available in both non…

Oct 13, 2016

Hungary Releases Regulation on GMO-Free Labeling

The Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture has released a regulation relating to genetically-modified organism (GMO) labeling. The regulation sets out certain requirements in using the term …

Oct 13, 2016

IEC Issues Standard for Surface Cleaning Appliances

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has issued a standard, IEC 62885-2:2016 Surface cleaning appliances - Part 2: Dry vacuum cleaners for household or similar use - Methods…

Oct 13, 2016

ISO Develops and Reviews Standards for Foodstuffs and Milk

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing and reviewing standards specific for foodstuffs and milk products. The standard, ISO/DIS 18787 Foodstuffs -…

Oct 13, 2016

ISO Proposes Standard for Cosmetics

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has proposed a standard intended for cosmetics. The standard is named ISO/FDIS 18415 Cosmetics -- Microbiology -- Detection of…

Oct 13, 2016