by delphic-admin | Apr 18, 2024 | APAC
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has banned 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene (1,2,4-THB) for cosmetic use, under the country’s Rules on Cosmetic Safety Standards. A risk assessment of the substance, which is used in hair dye, showed its potential for...
by delphic-admin | Apr 18, 2024 | APAC
Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its revised list of banned cosmetic ingredients, the details of which were first published for consideration in December. The nine newly banned ingredients are; Aminocaproic acid and its salts; 3- and...
by delphic-admin | Jan 23, 2024 | APAC
Taiwan’s FDA is seeking feedback on plans to add PFOS, PFOA and seven other substances to the list of prohibited ingredients in cosmetics and revise two other entries. The revised list was published on 13 December and is expected to enter into force on 1 July....
by delphic-admin | Dec 1, 2023 | South America
As mentioned in Septembers GRIP content, Argentina’s National Administration of Medicines, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT) has restricted the use and marketing of three chemicals in hair and eyelash dyes. Under provision 5978/2023, manufacturers in the country are...
by delphic-admin | Sep 28, 2023 | South America
The National Administration of Drugs, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT) have published Provision 5978/2023 which prohibits the use of the following substances on cosmetics, products for personal hygiene, and perfumes: 4-Amino-3-hydroxytoluene (INCI:...