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 | Apr 18, 2024 | APAC
China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) is consulting on two draft guidance documents outlining how to complete cosmetic safety assessments under the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations (CSAR). The NIFDC said the documents are...
by delphic-admin | Jan 23, 2024 | APAC
The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comment on draft rules for authorising toys and childcare articles. The provisionally entitled Rules and Regulations Governing the Issuance of Authorisations for Toys and Childcare Articles aim to:...
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....