Taiwan’s voluntary guidelines to reduce plastic waste

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,...
UK pEPR – Amending Regulations

UK pEPR – Amending Regulations

Summary: Starting 1st of January 2026, the 2025 Amendment allows producers to create nonprofit PROs to work with PackUK in managing and implementing the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) system. Starting 1st of January 2026, new rules under the 2025...
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...