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ries that rely on talc, particularly in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and other consum

On September 26, 2024, five countries from the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) jointly notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a Draft East African Standard for the use of deodorants and antiperspirants (DE

ts, packaging, labeling and sampling of cosmetic powders. This initiative is essent

their comments.   Adoption of Mercosur Standard for Cellulose Materials I

key regulatory update that impacts the cosmetics industry. On September 23, 2024,

The UK has made an amendment to its Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Subs

evision of the Enforcement Rules of the Cosmetic Act. The notice was issued under A

and relevant stakeholders on the draft QCOs within a period of 60 days from the dat

multiple endpoints, thus reducing time, costs, and reliance on animal subjects.

to protect vulnerable populations and ecosystems. Public consultations on the P

amendment to the Regulation Concerning Cosmetic Labeling, Promotion, and Advertisi

e and behavior of the substance in the ecosystem.   Adding Substances t

nt date of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for six fatty acids. The notifications

significant risks to human health and ecosystems. Due to their ability to travel l

report on hazardous chemicals found in cosmetic products, identifying non-complian

n biodiversity and maintenance of the ecosystem balance. It mandates strict classi

ber 2024, the two-year grace period for cosmetic products to comply with the update

an on PFAS in consumer products such as cosmetics, food packaging and outdoor equip

ndments to the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for acrylonitrile, maleic anhydride an

On 7 July 2024, Costa Rica announced the regulatory reform of the Phytosanitary Pr