The US government issued the Modernisation of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) of 2022, which will apply as of December 29, 2023.
Beauty and personal care
Endocrine Disruptors — The revision of the CLP Regulation
The EU proposal aims to introduce new hazard classes based on scientific criteria for endocrine disruptors as well as other chemicals which can accumulate in living organisms or enter the water cycle.
The Italian National Registration for Breast Implants – Results of the pilot phase
Find all data collected and results from the Italian National Registration for Breast Implants pilot phase. Read it now!
EU addresses microplastics issue with regulation proposal
The European Commission issued a proposal to restrict microplastics. The regulation will have an impact on products containing those substances. Read more!
Cannabidiol in food: regulatory status in the European Union
Food business operators can place new novel foods on the EU market only upon authorization from the Commission. Visit our webpage for all the details!
Food supplements in Italy: updates on the use of turmeric
Labels of food supplements containing Curcuma longa spp available in Italy must comply with the new requirements before December 31, 2022. Read all the details!
Silver Zinc Zeolite: Request for a scientific opinion on its safety
The European Commission requested to issue an opinion on the safety of Silver Zinc Zeolite. Visit our page for more details!
The cosmetics industry encourages a global treaty to address plastic pollution
What is Plastic pollution? What would be the impact of a global treaty regulating the production and disposal of plastics? Find all the details!
HPRA Warns of Dangerous Melanotan 2 in Tanning Products
On June 27, 2022, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) published an alert about the serious health risks linked to the substance Melanotan 2. Read all the details!
Why is it important to update your Safety Assessment regularly?
Updating your Safety Assessment regularly ensures your cosmetic products are still compliant and avoids potential issues with the Competent Authorities (CA). Read all the details on our new post!