The Sunscreen Innovation Act was supposed to go into effect at the end of November 2019, but FDA has postponed implementation. It is reported to be on hold until September 2020.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATE: EU
UPDATE: Pending Titanium Dioxide Ban
The scrutiny period has been extended 2 months until February 4, 2020. This extension is due mainly to objections raised by Germany and the Czech Republic, as well as political group ECR. It is worth noting that historically it is unlikely the ban will be overturned at this point in the process, but any future updates will be communicated to the membership.
The European Commission has added a new preservative to the European Cosmetics Regulation: Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone. Maximum allowed level and product category usage are discussed in this article
The European Commission recently published an updated version of a 2012 document "Guidance on the Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics".
Additionally, the EC has approved three new coatings for nano Titanium Dioxide. Please note there is a required labeling warning for one of these coatings, regardless of product type or use.
Changes to IFRA Certificate Requirements Due to Code of Practice Amendments
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) published new standards in their 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice that will significantly impact the fragrance industry & related products. If your business requires IFRA Certificates, these new standards will require updated documents. This article identifies key business impact details: transition periods and compliance dates, and a link to the new standards.
A Bill was introduced in the House aiming to federally define "Natural" and "Naturally Derived". ICMAD is preparing comments. If you have comments or questions, please contact us.
A Bill was introduced in the Senate aiming to federally ban animal testing in most circumstances for cosmetic product purposes. ICMAD is committed to the idea that it is unnecessary to use any animal testing to establish product safety, in fact we were fully supportive of California Senate Bill No. 1249 which passed in September 2018. If you have comments or questions, please contact us.
The FDA has announced Tween Brands is recalling two eyeshadow palettes due to the presence of colorants not approved for eye area use: D&C Red #34 and D&C Yellow #10. Not all cosmetic colorants are approved for eye area use in the US. FDA Fact Sheet for Color Additives & FDA's Summary of Color Additives easy-to-use guide are included in this article.
California Air Resources Board has proposed new VOC limits to certain cosmetic/personal care product categories. Proposed product categories, limits, and effective dates can be found here. If your company is making hair care products and/or products containing fragrance, please review these proposals as they may likely require product reformulation if adopted in the current form.
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will replace NICNAS on July 1, 2020. This change is a result of a new law - the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019. The law also bans animal test data for ingredients solely used in cosmetics. Some early regulatory changes are now in effect under the current NICNAS scheme. Several Guidance Documents are available outlining key changes you need to know about the new scheme, and how to transition from NICNAS to AICIS.
Determine Total Export Price with Foreign Tariffs and Taxes
The U.S. Commercial Service offers Exporting Skills tutorials. The latest video focuses on how to determine landed cost and the associated benefits to you and your buyer.
