Starting early 2020, due to the outbreak of COVID-19, it is observed that the demand and prices for soaps across the supply channels (at supermarkets, convenience stores, hyper markets, wholesalers, drugstores and pharmacies) have increased by a noticeable margin.
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November 19, 2020 Cosmetics Regulatory ServicesNowadays, cosmetic products have become a basic necessity for consumers across the world. Consumers, in turn, have their own set of concerns and limitations regarding what they want to use on their skin. And, it is needless to say that the industry is taking steps towards addressing these concerns and making it clear to use safe and effective cosmetic ingredients in their products.
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October 27, 2020 Consumer Healthcare, Cosmetics Regulatory ServicesOn July 1, 2020, the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) was officially replaced by the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS).
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August 24, 2020 Medical DevicesConsidering the severity of the on-going Covid-19 global pandemic, Health Canada (HC) is consistently warning hand sanitizer manufacturers about the use of the right formulation and ingredients in their products. Recently, the Agency halted 12 hand sanitizer companies from selling their unsanctioned products in the Canada due to the presence of unapproved ingredients.
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August 19, 2020 Food and Food Supplements, Consumer Healthcare, Cosmetics Regulatory ServicesAs we look at these challenging times for manufacturers across the life sciences industry, of course, not in terms of manufacturing products, but to market them across the globe compliantly, we understand there is a dire need for effective Regulatory solutions and services to ensure products compliant market entry.
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January 31, 2020 Cosmetics Regulatory ServicesTo strengthen the cosmetic product regulations in South Korea, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) introduced six draft amendments in 2019. The amendments focus on various Regulatory aspects of cosmetic products such as manufacturing, scrutiny, labeling etc.
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January 31, 2020 Cosmetics Regulatory ServicesBrexit is just around the corner and the United Kingdom (UK) is all set to leave the European Union (EU). The implementation date of Brexit was yet again postponed to January 31, 2020, after the UK requested more time for preparations.
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January 29, 2020 Food and Food Supplements, Cosmetics Regulatory Services, Medical Devices, PharmaceuticalIt has been observed for long that innovation drives the life sciences industry, and this would continue perpetually. For the betterment of human health, there have been many innovative drugs/devices released into the market.
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December 31, 2019 Cosmetics Regulatory Services, Regulatory AffairsCosmetic claims are an integral part of any cosmetic label. They are a great marketing tool to help consumers make an informed choice amidst a range of similar products. To ensure that the users are well informed about the cosmetic products, the European Commission (EC) regulates cosmetic claims under Article 20 of the European Cosmetics Regulation No.1223/2009.
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December 30, 2019 Cosmetics Regulatory Services, Regulatory AffairsMalaysia is one of the leading markets in the cosmetics and personal care products industry. In 2019, the Malaysian cosmetics market was valued at USD 1.6 billion with a CAGR of 4.2%.