Cosmetic 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%.
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December 27, 2019 Cosmetics Regulatory Services, Regulatory AffairsThe Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea is modifying its Cosmetics Safety Standards to align with the European Union (EU) legislation for cosmetic ingredients. The purpose of these modifications is to increase the safety of the cosmetic products and streamline the Regulatory framework for cosmetic ingredients.
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December 26, 2019 Food and Food Supplements, Cosmetics Regulatory Services, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Regulatory AffairsInvention has no limits. It is a continuous process. With many medicinal products and medical device rolled out in the market, the year 2019 has been a boon for Life sciences industry. For good, the industry has seen a significant growth. All thanks to the governance of global health authorities.
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November 29, 2019 Cosmetics Regulatory Services, Regulatory AffairsCosmetic products are one of the most widely used category of personal care products across the globe. Hence, they should be manufactured in a safe and effective manner. To ensure the same, Health Authorities across the world have established certain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
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August 28, 2019 Cosmetics Regulatory Services, Regulatory AffairsThough scheduled to take place from March 29, 2019, the Brexit has now postponed to October 31, 2019. The decision is assumed to give more time to the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to agree upon the terms of the UK leaving the EU.
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August 7, 2019 Cosmetics Regulatory Services, Regulatory AffairsTo place a cosmetic product successfully in a market, manufacturers are required to decode and comply with the cosmetic regulations of the target country. While some countries follow the global cosmetic regulations, others have their own set of regulations established to monitor the products.
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July 4, 2019 Cosmetics Regulatory Services, Regulatory LabelingIn the European Union (EU), a cosmetic marketing claim is regulated under EU Regulation (EC No. 655/2013). The Annex III – ‘free from’ claims were added on the July 3, 2017 to the list of regulations to be effective/mandated from July 1, 2019. At the same time the Annex IV ‘hypoallergenic’ claim was introduced.
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May 23, 2019 Cosmetics Regulatory Services, Regulatory AffairsThe global personal care products industry is currently valued at USD 13.2 billion approximately and is expected to grow furthermore in the coming years. With the increase in numbers, the United States Senate has proposed a Personal Care Products Safety Act, a bill, to strengthen the regulations of ingredients of personal care products and protect consumer health.
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April 15, 2019 Food and Food Supplements, Cosmetics Regulatory Services, Regulatory AffairsAccording to the Indonesian Law no. 33/2014, Cosmetics or Food Supplement manufacturers in Indonesia are required to obtain a halal certificate before their distribution in the country. The halal product regulations were supposed to come into effect from October 2019.