Newly Passed Law Tightens US Cosmetics Regulations
New obligations such as facility registrations and product listings set by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act update U.S. Cosmetics Regulations.
Three US States Introduce Bills for Safer Cosmetics
Bills introduced in January and February 2023 by Oregon, California, and Washington take aim at eliminating toxic chemicals in cosmetics as early as January 2025.
Taiwan Amends Regulation on Handling of Toxic Chemicals
Taiwan publishes the amendment to Categories and Management of Handling for Toxic Chemical Substances which aims to tighten the use of organotin compounds.
Additional U.S. States Ban PFAS-Containing Products
Bans on intentionally added PFAS in a variety of product categories have been implemented and are gradually coming into force across the U.S.
Canada Publishes GHG Reporting Requirements for 2022-2023
Canada publishes Greenhouse Gases Reporting Notice that outlines reporting criteria, required information and deadlines for the 2022 and 2023 calendar years.
California Opens Comments On Nail Products Priority Listing
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is taking comments after modifying the priority listing for nail products with toluene until Feb. 6, 2023.
New York State Restricts Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides
New York state reclassifies Neonicotinoid Pesticides as ‘restricted use’ starting Jan. 2023, joining several other US states with targeted action.
Canada Files NOI on Labeling of Toxic Chemicals in Products
The Notice of Intent (NOI) foreshadows a future proposal to label toxic chemicals in key consumer product categories, including cosmetics and cleaning products.
Japan Classifies 3-Aminopropan-1-ol as Deleterious Substance
Proposed amendment to Japan's Cabinet Order on the Designation of Poisonous and Deleterious Substances includes 3-Aminopropan-1-ol as a Deleterious Substance
What Is Human Rights Due Diligence?
UL Solutions responsible sourcing team presents an overview on human rights due diligence (HRDD) in a complimentary webinar.