Companies planning to commercialize cosmetic products in North America frequently target both the United States and Canada due to their large consumer markets and strong distribution networks. Although these markets are geographically close, cosmetic regulatory frameworks in the United States and Canada differ significantly in terms of ingredient restrictions, labeling requirements, facility obligations, and regulatory… Continue reading FDA vs Health Canada Cosmetic Regulations: A Technical Comparison of Compliance Requirements for Cosmetic Products
Category: Cosmetic Regulations
EU Cosmetic Regulation 2024/996: What Cosmetic Brands Need to Do Before 2025
The European Commission has adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/996, amending the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, to introduce new restrictions on Vitamin A (Retinol and its esters), Alpha-Arbutin, Arbutin, Triclosan, and several endocrine-disrupting ingredients. Published on April 3, 2024, this update aims to reinforce consumer safety and align ingredient limits with the latest SCCS (Scientific… Continue reading EU Cosmetic Regulation 2024/996: What Cosmetic Brands Need to Do Before 2025