China Proposes Ban on Cannabis and Derivatives in Cosmetics
Last month, China’s Institute for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) announced a proposed ban on cannabidiol (CBD), cannabis sativa fruit, cannabis sativa leaf extract,…
Final Phase of Oregon’s Toxic Free Kids Program Goes into Effect
The third and final phase of Oregon’s Toxic Free Kids program has taken effect, starting March 1st. The final rule follows many of the…
Proposed Restrictions on Cyclic Siloxanes on the Horizon
The European Union’s Current Regulation 2018/35 establishes that Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) and Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) are allowed in wash-off cosmetic products up to 0.1% as of…
Change to EU REACH Safety Data Sheet Requirements
Per the European Union’s REACH Regulation, hazardous chemicals manufactured in, or imported into the EU must be accompanied by an SDS. Annex II to…
China’s Cosmetics Ingredient Inventory Updated
The Inventory of Existing Cosmetics Ingredients in China (IECIC) was first published in 2014 and last updated in 2015. Ingredients used in cosmetics in…
Rite Aid Updates Chemical Management Policy
A growing list of retailers have implemented ingredient policies to meet goals increased consumer transparency, safety, and environmental sustainability. Keeping up with the trend,…