by Sagarika Sharma | Sep 12, 2025 | Cosmetics, FDA, Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
Washington State has adopted a comprehensive ban on formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics. This initiative, under Chapter 173-339 WAC, aims to protect consumers and workers from the potential health hazards associated with these substances,...
by Sagarika Sharma | Aug 26, 2025 | Canadian Quality Assurance, Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Importation of NHPs, Natural Health Products, OTC Drugs, Our View
One year after amendments to the Competition Act, Competition Bureau Canada has released its final guidelines on civil greenwashing claims, which took effect on June 20, 2025. These guidelines, which apply to foreign businesses operating in Canada, clarify the...
by Srishti Chaudhari | Aug 18, 2025 | California Cosmetic Regulations, California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Cosmetics, Cosmetics, FDA, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2023 Consumer and Commercial Products Survey, covering 37 product categories, remains a key effort in reducing emissions from consumer and commercial products used in California. The survey collects 2023 sales and formulation data...
by Sagarika Sharma | May 26, 2025 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, Cosmetics
Health Canada has issued a notice to Stakeholders regarding proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. This notice is not a formal consultation process; however, Health Canada invites stakeholders to provide safety information or other considerations about...
by Delsie Braganza | Mar 3, 2025 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Research/Science/Technology, Uncategorized
Please be advised that the Canadian Cosmetic Hotlist was updated on February 28th. A summary of the updates is provided below. Please ensure that any cosmetic products being sold in Canada comply with the new requirements. If you require any assistance, require...
by Nathan John | Oct 17, 2024 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Cosmetics
There are number of changes that are in effect as of October 09, 2024 for the Cosmetic Notification (CNF) form requirements Changes to the CNF came info force on October 09, 2024. The new CNF has been released by Health Canada. Changes include having to identify...
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