Introduction of European Cosmetics Regulation (EU) 2024/996 and the restriction on the use of BHT Recently, there have been two significant changes in the European cosmetics regulation: the introduction of Regulation (EU) 2024/996 and the restriction on the use of BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene).Regulation (EU) 2024/996 introduces substantial amendments to European cosmetics regulation, especially with regard to Vitamin A, Alpha Arbutin and...
Cosmewax completes FDA Registration under the MoCRA cosmetics regulation The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA cosmetics) is the first major update to the FDA’s authority over cosmetic products since the 1930s In December 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance on cosmetic product listing and facility registration. The document aims to help the cosmetics industry understand the...
MoCRA cosmetics - the "biggest" regulation change in the US On 29 December 2022, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation. Act, “MoCRA”, is the first major update to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) cosmetics authorities since 1938 and introduces significant changes. MOCRA'S KEY PROVISIONS Sec. 605 Adverse Effect Adverse effects caused by the use of...
The European Commission services are discussing additional labeling fragrance allergens on cosmetic products On 26-27 June 2012 the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS ) published an opinion on Labelling fragance allergens on cosmetics SCCS 1459 11. In it, the SCCS stated that consumers should be informed about labelling fragrance on cosmetics, on top of those 26 already subject to individual labeling.Due to the difficulty...