ASEAN Limits Use of Four Ingredients in Cosmetics

ASEAN Limits Use of Four Ingredients in Cosmetics

Summary: The latest ASEAN Cosmetic Directive update amends Annexes II and III following the ACC meeting in Jakarta. Miconazole and 4-methylbenzylidene camphor are now prohibited (Annex II), while daidzein and genistein are restricted with maximum concentrations in...
ASEAN Limits Use of Four Ingredients in Cosmetics

Taiwan’s voluntary guidelines to reduce plastic waste

Summary: Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has published ‘Guidelines for Recyclable and Sustainable Retail Packaging’ to help companies, including cosmetics, reduce packaging waste and promote recycling and reuse. The guidance applies to manufacturers, retailers,...
New Jersey bans PFAS in cosmetics

New Jersey bans PFAS in cosmetics

Summary: New Jersey’s PFAS ban in cosmetics takes effect 12th of January 2028, prohibiting intentionally added PFAS. Trace amounts from ingredients or packaging contact are exempt. New Jersey has adopted a law to restrict the intentional use of PFAS in three product...