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Fragrance Allergen Labeling Rules | Why the EU Added 56 Substances

In the EU, fragrances can be listed collectively, while certain fragrance allergens must be listed individually depending on their concentration. Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 added 56 substances, and shipment under the new rules is required from July 31, 2026.

Fragrance Allergen Labeling Rules | Why the EU Added 56 Substances

In the EU, fragrances can be listed collectively, while certain fragrance allergens must be listed individually depending on their concentration. Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 added 56 substances, and shipment under the new rules is required from July 31, 2026.

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Global Rules on Cosmetics and Animal Testing | Differences Between the EU, the United States, and Japan

How animal testing for cosmetics is handled varies greatly by region. The EU completed its sales ban in 2013, the U.S. FDA states that some labeling terms have no legal definition, and Japan has developed guidance on alternative methods. We compare them using information from public agencies.

Global Rules on Cosmetics and Animal Testing | Differences Between the EU, the United States, and Japan

How animal testing for cosmetics is handled varies greatly by region. The EU completed its sales ban in 2013, the U.S. FDA states that some labeling terms have no legal definition, and Japan has developed guidance on alternative methods. We compare them using information from public agencies.

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U.S. Cosmetics Regulation Has Changed | What Became Mandatory Under MoCRA 2022

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), enacted in the United States in 2022, made facility registration, product listing, and reporting serious adverse events within 15 business days mandatory. We summarize the key points of the system based on FDA published materials.

U.S. Cosmetics Regulation Has Changed | What Became Mandatory Under MoCRA 2022

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), enacted in the United States in 2022, made facility registration, product listing, and reporting serious adverse events within 15 business days mandatory. We summarize the key points of the system based on FDA published materials.

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Reading the EU Cosmetics Regulation | Labeling and Prohibited Substances Set Out in 1223/2009

Cosmetics sold in the EU follow Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. From the responsible person in the region and the safety report to annexes on prohibited and restricted substances and period-after-opening labeling, we organize the framework of the EU system along the text of the regulation.

Reading the EU Cosmetics Regulation | Labeling and Prohibited Substances Set Out in 1223/2009

Cosmetics sold in the EU follow Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. From the responsible person in the region and the safety report to annexes on prohibited and restricted substances and period-after-opening labeling, we organize the framework of the EU system along the text of the regulation.

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Why Are Cosmetic Ingredient Names Written in Katakana? | The Relationship Between Labeling Names and INCI Names

Many ingredient names on cosmetics labels are written in katakana because industry groups create common “labeling names” based on international INCI names. We explain how the name list containing 16,908 ingredients works and what it has in common with the EU.

Why Are Cosmetic Ingredient Names Written in Katakana? | The Relationship Between Labeling Names and INCI Names

Many ingredient names on cosmetics labels are written in katakana because industry groups create common “labeling names” based on international INCI names. We explain how the name list containing 16,908 ingredients works and what it has in common with the EU.