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Health Canada Finalizes Version 4.0 of NHP GMP Guidance (Effective March 4, 2026)

  • Sep 4, 2025
  • Canada
NHP GMP v4.0 guide published; effective March 4, 2026

Health Canada unveiled the finalized version of its Good Manufacturing Practices Guide (GUI-0158, Version 4.0)...

FDA Reports Extensive Cosmetic Facility Registration & Product Listings (MoCRA Compliance)

  • Jan 1, 2025
  • USA
9,528 facilities & 589,762 product listings under MoCRA

As of January 1, 2025, the FDA reported 9,528 registered cosmetic manufacturing facilities and 589,762...

FDA Proposes Standardized Asbestos Testing for Talc-Containing Cosmetics

  • Dec 2024–2025
  • USA
FDA proposes asbestos testing rules for talc in cosmetics

In response to MoCRA mandates, the FDA proposed a new rule requiring cosmetic manufacturers to...

FDA Holds Expert Panel on Talc Safety in Food & Drugs

  • May 20, 2025
  • USA
FDA panel assesses talc safety in food and drug products

On May 20, 2025, the FDA convened an expert panel to evaluate the safety and...