New Zealand Cosmetics Products Group Standard

New Zealand Cosmetics Products Group Standard

On 30th January 2024, the EPA published finalized updates to the Cosmetics Products Group Standard. It includes the following changes: Prohibiting, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances by 31 December 2026 Updated its cosmetic ingredients lists to align with the EU...
New Zealand Cosmetics Products Group Standard

Cosmetic Group Standard 2020 Proposed Amendments

The EPA plans to update ingredients lists in line with the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. The proposed changes include: ban 322 substancesrestrict 90 substancespermit one colouring agentpermit three preservativespermit six UV filters The EPA also intends to...
ECHA Publishes REACH Restriction Proposal on PFAS

ECHA Publishes REACH Restriction Proposal on PFAS

On 7 February 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the draft restriction proposal under EU REACH for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). The proposal aims to reduce PFAS, which are identified as very persistent in the environment, emissions...
Overview of the UK Chemicals Strategy

Overview of the UK Chemicals Strategy

On 31 January 2023, the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs published its Environmental Improvement Plan 2023. Within this document, there is a explanation of what the UK Chemicals Strategy will cover. The UK Chemicals Strategy is due to be...