Canada – Canadian government restricts use of caprylhydroxamic acid in cosmetics
The Canadian government has adopted ministerial conditions forbidding the use of octanamide, n-hydroxy- in cosmetics. The substance, also known as caprylhydroxamic acid, is used as a preservative and chelating agent in some consumer goods. The Canadian...
California expands list of reportable cosmetics ingredients
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has added 29 substances to its list of reportable cosmetic ingredients. Two statutes underpinning the California Safe Cosmetics Program (CSCP) obligate manufacturers, packers, or distributors to notify regulators about...
US FDA postpones plans for fragrance allergen labelling, formaldehyde ban
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed proposals to mandate cosmetic fragrance allergen labelling and prohibit formaldehyde-emitting hair products, according to the latest federal regulatory agenda. The latest semi-annual regulatory update indicates...