by delphic-admin | Jul 22, 2023 | South America
Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has extended its precautionary ban on most hair braiding products, while it continues to investigate potential serious adverse effects. The action extends until 20 October a ban established earlier this year...
by delphic-admin | Jul 22, 2023 | North America
The Canadian government has announced that it will prohibit testing cosmetics products on animals before the end of the year, joining more than three dozen other countries that already restrict animal testing. From 22 December, manufacturers will be banned from...
by delphic-admin | Jun 24, 2023 | North America
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed legislation to ban PFASs, phthalates, formaldehyde and several other chemicals from personal care products in less than two years. The measure (HB 1047), signed into law on 15 May despite an industry veto request, is the...
by delphic-admin | Jun 24, 2023 | North America
Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced a suite of four bills seeking to ban concerning chemicals from personal care products and require greater ingredient transparency. The “Safer Beauty Bill Package” would impose bans on 11 types of chemicals (HR3619),...
by delphic-admin | Jun 24, 2023 | Africa
Botswana and Burkina Faso, on behalf of the African parties to the Minamata Convention, have proposed making an amendment to eliminate the use of mercury in cosmetics – such as skin lightening products – by 2025, to address growing health concerns. The countries are...
