Laws & regulations
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 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...
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...
California’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act moves forward after Committee vote
California’s legislature has moved forward in the approval process of the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act that aims to ban a series chemicals...
EU Commission’s scientific body says aluminium is safe in cosmetics
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), which is in charge to provide the EU Commission with opinions on health and safety...
Cruelty Free International helps Aussie beauty brands access China
With a history spanning over 100 years, Cruelty Free International leads initiatives dedicated to ending the use of animals to test...
