The updated monographs, published on September 26, 2025, primarily focuses on safety revisions related to the potential risk of hepatotoxicity from certain natural health products. Specifically, monographs for Turmeric/curcuminoids […]
The Natural and Nonprescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) held two “What we Heard” sessions on NHP MAP Wave 1 and the Two New Tools. A summary of what […]
The Natural & Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has updated entries in the NHPID for several ingredients used in NHPs and NPDs. In February 2025 the entries for […]
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 III […]
Cosmetics Alliance recently sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney in August, in advance of the announcement of the Red Tape Reduction initiative. The letter outlined 5 proposed actions […]
IFRA has finalized its decision to classify Diphenyl Oxide (DPO) as a Category 1B reproductive toxicant. This classification is based on data from the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) and […]
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 […]
