Five-year extensions for phasing out mercury-added products have been approved for Bangladesh, India, and Thailand

Indian Standard 4707 – Part 2

On the 21st of August 2025, BIS revised IS 4707 Part 2, listing restricted and unsafe substances for cosmetics (excluding pigments and dyes). On 3rd of September 2025, BIS introduced IS 4707 Part 3, setting rules for permitted preservatives in cosmetics. On 21st...
New Standard for Titanium Dioxide Pigment Use

New Standard for Titanium Dioxide Pigment Use

Substance: Titanium Dioxide New limits have been imposed for Titanium Dioxide. Whilst not specific to cosmetics, it can be applied to different industries such as the rubber or paint industry. Labelling requirements for this substance are detailed below. The Bureau of...
India signs trade deal with the UK

India signs trade deal with the UK

UK and India have signed a trade deal to introduce liberalized tariffs on Indian goods and lower tariffs for the UK from 15% to 3%. The UK and India have signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which introduces liberalized tariffs on Indian goods,...