The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) has launched its 49th concentration survey to obtain exposure data on 146 fragrance materials and carryovers. The survey is intended to be completed […]
On 1 September 2025, leading experts in sun protection published a series of papers outlining the comparison and statistical analysis of five methods to test the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of […]
On August 25, 2025, Washington State adopted a new rule, Chapter 173-339 WAC, to restrict the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetic products in Washington State that contain intentionally added […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the launch of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Public Dashboard for Cosmetic Products, an interactive tool designed to facilitate […]
The article by Joe Shawrtz highlights the recent EU ban on trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), a chemical used in gel nail polish. The ban stems from animal studies that […]
A new version of the Third Party Authorization form for DIN submissions was released on September 10th. There are new details at the end of the form (Section C) […]
The Marketed Health Products Directorate (MHPD) released two documents for consultation, building on the previous versions. GUI-0102 Good pharmacovigilance practices (GVP) guidelines and GUI-0063 Risk classification guide for […]
The Government of Canada has launched a second phase of public consultations on the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), inviting Canadians to provide their views and experiences on the agreement. […]
PRODUCT LICENSING: The NNHPD has returned to meeting its performance standards for new and post-licensing Class I and II applications. There are approximately 4150 files in Class […]
Please find below IFRA Information Letter 1214, which provides an update on the regulatory status of geraniol. IFRA and BASF SE are working together to ensure the continued use […]
