South Africa’s ban on plastic microbeads in cosmetic and personal care products

South Africa’s new GHS labelling rules

Introduction of new GHS labelling rules in South Africa (10th revision) Any chemicals or mixtures placed for sale in the South African market must abide by the new 10th revised edition of the UN’s Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of labelling and classification. These...
South Africa’s ban on plastic microbeads in cosmetic and personal care products

South Africa – Ban on Mercury-containing creams

Summary: Substance: MercuryEffected Products: All cosmetic productsDate of Implementation: 1 April 2025 (off shelf date) As of 1 April, South Africa has implemented a ban on certain batteries, switches, fluorescent lamps, and skin-lightening creams containing mercury,...