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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FDA Extends Public Comment for Draft Guidance on New Dietary Ingredients

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the extension of the public comment for the draft guidance on new dietary ingredients. The draft guidance being commented is Dietary…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

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…

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,…

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…