Rhode Island governor approves PFAS prohibition for ten product categories
Signed on 26 June, the legislation (H 7356A/S 2152A) puts Rhode Island on the expanding list of US states phasing out the persistent substances in various articles such as cookware, fabrics, synthetic turf and personal care items. It follows of a Rhode Island...
GCC – New Cosmetic Technical Regulations Available
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Standardisation Organisation (GSO) recently updated Technical Regulations GSO 1943:2024 on Safety Requirements of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products and GSO 2528:2024 on Cosmetic and Personal Care Products Claims. ...
ASA Ruling on Discrediting and Denigrating Claims
On 19 June 2024, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld a ruling against social media adverts featuring a fictional product that implied the brand was better and more sustainable than an identifiable competitor. The ASA considered that the purpose of the...