by delphic-admin | Sep 3, 2023 | UK
On 23 June 2023, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) published an updated version of its guidance on misleading environmental claims and social responsibility. The guidance can be accessed here. The guidance is intended to help marketers interpret advertising...
by delphic-admin | Jul 22, 2023 | Middle East
On 15 May 2023, Israel notified to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) the final requirements of the adopted Pharmacists’ Regulations (Cosmetics), which were eased compared to previous draft published. Notably, the final Regulations: do not require special...
by delphic-admin | May 28, 2023 | APAC
China’s standards body has revised the country’s national standard for lip moisturiser in gel or cream form. The standard, which is voluntary but has legal force if referred to by other regulations, will come into force on 1 April 2024. The revised...
by delphic-admin | May 28, 2023 | UK
On 4th April 2023, the UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published its Policy Paper: ‘Plan for Water: Our Integrated Plan for Delivering Clean and Plentiful Water’ (this can be accessed here). The plan includes a proposal to ban...
by delphic-admin | Apr 19, 2023 | UK
The rate at which the UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) is charged is increasing from 1 April 2023. Any packaging that is chargeable for the UK PPT and has been manufactured or imported prior to 1 April 2023, will be charged at the existing rate of £200 per tonne....
