Indonesia seeks feedback on pharma-grade oral and dental cosmetic standards

Cosmetic ingredient list amendment in Malaysia

Malaysia’s NPRA updated its cosmetic list: miconazole banned from 19th of January 2026, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor from 17th of November 2028; restricted substances include 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4%), genistein (0.007%), and daidzein (0.02%). The National...
Botswana Standard on Petroleum Jelly Notified to WHO

Botswana Standard on Petroleum Jelly Notified to WHO

A Botswana standard has been notified to the WHO (G/TBT/N/BWA/151) on 25th May. This standard lays down specifications on the requirements for refined petroleum jelly intended for use in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications in two colour grades (white and yellow)....