by Srishti Chaudhari | Dec 12, 2025 | FDA, OTC Drugs, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory
The FDA’s recent proposal to add bemotrizinol to the over the counter (OTC) sunscreen monograph marks a pivotal moment for the industry. This announcement represents more than just a new active ingredient; it serves as a proof-of-concept for the modernized...
by Sagarika Sharma | Oct 28, 2025 | Cosmetics, FDA, OTC Drugs, Our View, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory
A new sunscreen ingredient, bemotrizinol, is currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and could be the first new UV filter to be approved in the United States in decades. The European skincare company DSM-Firmenich has submitted a Time and...
by Sagarika Sharma | Oct 28, 2025 | FDA, MoCRA, Our View, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new target dates for several significant rulemaking activities related to Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) and other federal updates. The recently published Spring 2026 Health and Human Services...
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 Srishti Chaudhari | Apr 2, 2024 | Canadian Quality Assurance, Canadian Regulatory, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Federal Plastics Registry
In a bold move towards achieving its goal of zero plastic waste by 2030, the Government of Canada has unveiled a comprehensive plan – the Federal Plastics Registry. This initiative represents a crucial step in addressing plastic pollution across the entire...
by Srishti Chaudhari | Aug 1, 2023 | Canadian Quality Assurance, Canadian Regulatory, Environment and Climate Change Canada
A recently published mandatory survey under CEPA paragraph 71(1)(b) requires that industry report certain information related to substances listed in the notice no later than January 17, 2024. The stated purpose is to support the government’s prioritization...
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