Laws & regulations
USA: Study prompts Senate bill to ban PFAS in cosmetic products
A study revealing the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) in certain makeup products sold in North America...
China to end compulsory animal testing for imported cosmetics on May 1
Effective May 1, 2021, so-called “general cosmetics” imported in China will be exempted from animal testing. Brands will need to provide...
Brazil’s Anvisa clarifies new ingredients labelling rules for cosmetics
In addition to the resolution published on November 2020 requiring the ingredient list of cosmetic products placed on the Brazilian...
Allergenic fragrances found in cosmetics sold as “perfume-free” in Europe
A recent study coordinated by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe...
Brazil: Anvisa changes cosmetics labeling rules
Brazil’s National Sanitary Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) issued a resolution requiring that the composition of hygiene products, cosmetics...
Cosmetics giants say EU authorities are undermining cosmetic animal testing ban
Avon, L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble, Unilever and Lush have joined Humane Society International in a public statement to oppose recent...
Might California’s new regulations help upgrade confidence in beauty products?
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed legislation banning 24 chemicals in cosmetics, making the state of California the first in the U.S....
California officially bans a series of toxic chemicals in cosmetics
By signing California Assembly Bill AB 2762 into Law, Governor Gavin Newsom made California the first in the U.S. to officially ban the...
Cruelty Free International extends support to brands selling in China
The animal welfare organization is expanding its pilot scheme dedicated to help cruelty-free certified beauty firms to overcome...
Colombia to ban use of animals in cosmetics testing by 2024
President Iván Duque has enacted the bill, which was unanimously approved by Congress two months ago, making Colombia the first country...
