by delphic-admin | Dec 23, 2023 | UK
On 22nd November, it was stated by a minister of state that “no animal testing is now authorised in Great Britain of chemicals that are exclusively intended to be used as ingredients in cosmetics products.” (the communication can be found here). This follows the...
by delphic-admin | Dec 1, 2023 | UK
On 14 October 2023, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) launched a consultation proposing to ban the manufacture and sale of wipes containing plastic. The proposed ban is UK-wide. Defra is seeking views on: the likely impact of the...
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...