The cosmetics industry has heavily invested in advancing non-animal safety testing methods, now efforts must turn to driving regulatory acceptance of these next-generation alternatives, says the founder of animal-free testing lab XCellR8.
Procter & Gamble, Unilever, L’Oréal and Avon are among signatories of an open statement claiming the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and its Board of Appeal is undermining the EU animal testing ban on cosmetics - a claim the agency refutes.
Indonesian regulator the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) has introduced a new Gradual Fulfilment Certificate for cosmetic companies to prove they will obtain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification.
The founder of Singapore-based Kansoskin is aiming to change consumer perception of ‘safe’ cosmetic products by engaging in ethical and transparent marketing.
Australian natural beauty brand Subtle Energies is optimistic that with changing regulations it will be able to expand its business and tap into the emerging trends in China.
Claims development must happen simultaneously with new product development to ensure beauty products stand up to scrutiny under EU law, says an expert cosmetic claims consultant.
The Indonesian beauty market one of South East Asia’s biggest opportunities, but despite the low barriers to entry via cross-border e-commerce, cosmetic companies must take note of the market’s set of unique challenges.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has displayed a very narrow view of the cosmetics and personal care industry in its proposal to restrict microplastics, underestimating the true value and complexity of the sector, says the director-general...
China’s has released a document detailing the animal testing exemptions for imported general use cosmetics, but experts say cosmetic companies will find themselves jumping through hoops to qualify for them
The mercury concentration in hair samples of skin lightening cosmetic users has been found to be three times higher than those who don’t use such products.
China is making momentous strides to remove the barrier of animal testing for imported cosmetics, but experts believe foreign companies will still face hurdles even if exemptions are granted.
China’s National Medical Products Administration has released two additional drafts detailing safety and classification requirements under the new Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR).
China has released two drafts supporting Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), one of which specifies how it plans to improve the process of cosmetic registration and notification.
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