California on hair relaxers and menstrual products

Washington State – Formaldehyde restriction

Washington State’s new rule, effective 1st of January 2027, restricts the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing chemicals (25 identified substances). Existing stock can be sold until 31st of December 2027.The...
California on hair relaxers and menstrual products

Washington Restricts Lead in Cosmetics to 1ppm

On 23 July 2023, the US State of Washington signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (HB 1047) into law, which sets prohibition of certain substances, as well as a maximum of 1ppm of lead in finished cosmetic products. From 1 January 2025, it will be illegal to sell, offer...
China revises Cosmetic Safety Technical Guidelines

China revises Cosmetic Safety Technical Guidelines

China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has revised the country’s Cosmetic Safety Technical Guidelines (STSC) in a notice published on 21 March. Eleven test methods have been approved by the Expert Committee on Cosmetics Standards and are now included...