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...
Companies placing on the market cosmetic products and personal care products may be subject to a ban of putting biocides in these products, if the Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill is passed
On 11 September 2024, the House of Lords introduced the Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill (hereinafter “the Bill”). If passed, the Bill proposes the following, among others: Prohibition on the use of biocides in cosmetic products, personal care...
ANVISA/RE Resolution 2.384 of 24 June 2024 – Prohibits the import, manufacture, handling, commercialization, advertisement and use of Phenol based products
As of 25th July 2024, the ANVISA/RE Resolution 2.834 of 24 June 2024 entered into force which prohibits companies importing, manufacturing or commercializing chemical products into the Brazilian market from importing, manufacturing or commercializing phenol based...