China Issues Update to Registration and Notification Regulations
The China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued an Announcement of the State Food and Drug Administration on matters concerning the implementation of the…
“Oil Free” Claim Goes to Court
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. has asked an Illinois federal court to throw out a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges that products that…
Lacey Act Update: New Rules for Essential Oil Imports
Thanks to their pleasant aromas and therapeutic benefits, essential oils are popular ingredients in the booming market for natural beauty and household cleaning products….
Market Trend Driving Development of Microbiomes in Cosmetics
Humans are teeming with bacteria, protozoa, fungi, yeast, and viruses, which are all actors in what is known as the microbiome. Humans consist of…
What’s New in Hand Sanitizer Regulations
With much of the world in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for hand sanitizers has exploded. To meet the urgent need,…
Canada, Cannabis, and Cosmetics
The Cannabis Act officially came into force in Canada on October 17, 2018. The regulations provide a legal and regulatory framework for controlling the…