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On August 7, 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published draft guidance on cosmetic product facility registrations and product listings, as mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). When finalized, the draft guidance will assist stakeholders with cosmetic product facility registration and product listing submissions to FDA, by describing who is responsible for making the registration and listing submissions, what information to include, how to submit, and when to submit, as well as certain exemptions to the registration and listing requirements.

We have collected the latest FAQ on the ordinary cosmetics filing from the Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation and translated them into English for your reference.

On July 4, 2023, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia issued Announcement No. 2/2023, to revise the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia.

The EU has introduced a crucial amendment to its Cosmetic Regulation that focuses on the labeling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545, which was introduced on July 26, 2023, amends Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council. This article helps to provide a concise overview of the key points within this regulatory update.

On July 4, 2023, the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the preliminary opinion on water-soluble zinc salts (SCCS/1657/23). The deadline for comments is set for September 8, 2023.

On June 9, 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion on salicylic acid (SCCS/1646/22). The preliminary opinion on the safety of salicylic acid in cosmetics was released on December 15, 2022.

On June 8, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued preliminary opinions on Methylparaben (CAS No. 99-76-3, EC No. 202-785-7) and Butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8, EC No. 202-318-7). The deadline for public consultation is August 21, 2023.

On June 13, 2023, the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the preliminary opinion on the fragrance ingredient "Benzyl salicylate" (CAS No. 118-58-1, EC No. 204-262-9) (SCCS/1656/23). The deadline for comments is set as August 4, 2023.

On June 26, 2023, the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released the "Guidelines for the Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics (Second Edition)" (SCCS/1655/23). The previous "Guidelines for Safety Evaluation of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics (First Edition)" (SCCS/1611/19) was released on October 30-31, 2019.