HEALTH & BEAUTY

RAPEX Removes Dangerous Products from European Market but Significant Concerns Remain over Imports

18 April 2019

On 9 April 2019, it was announced that the Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Consumer Products (“RAPEX”) had removed more than 2,000 dangerous products from the European market in 2018. However, according to the European Commission, much remains to be done about security, notably with regard to products originating in mainland China. More

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CPSC Recalls Various Products Made in Mainland China

09 April 2019

The CPSC has announced a recall of the following products made in mainland China. Products: Infants' Jackets, Power Banks, Wireless Chargers and various products. More

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HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair

25 March 2019

The 10th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair brings together industry players from across the globe. More

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Cultural nuances key to successful e-commerce

20 March 2019

Aged just 27, Aaron Winsloe, United Kingdom Managing Director of Myprotein, the world's biggest online sports nutrition brand, was tasked with introducing the company's product range to Mainland China. More

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New Bill Would Strengthen FDA Oversight over Personal Care Products

14 March 2019

Sens. Dianne Feinstein (Democrat-California) and Susan Collins (Republican-Maine) recently introduced legislation designed to strengthen the Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory authority over ingredients of personal care products, including cosmetics and skin and hair care products. More

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Greater Bay Area Health Bodies Sign Six-Point Formal Co-operation Agreement

04 March 2019

The 25 February signing of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Health Co-operation Consensus saw 62 health co-operation projects across the wider region given the formal go ahead. More

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Proposal to Update Requirements for Most Sunscreen Products under Consideration

25 February 2019

The Food and Drug Administration is seeking input by 27 May on a proposal that would update regulatory requirements for most sunscreen products in the United States. According to an FDA press release, the proposal is aimed at bringing non-prescription, over-the-counter sunscreens that are marketed without FDA-approved applications up to date with the latest science to better ensure consumers have access to safe and effective preventative sun care options. More

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California Considering Restrictions on Nail Products Containing Toluene

21 February 2019

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control is proposing to list nail products containing toluene as a priority product under its Safer Consumer Products programme. If this proposal is adopted, manufacturers would be required to look for alternatives to this chemical if they want to continue serving the California market. More

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Miscellaneous Latin American AD Actions on Mainland Chinese Products

19 February 2019

Topics: Brazil Extends Deadline to Conclude AD Sunset Review on Certain Steel Products; Brazil Announces Schedule for AD Sunset Review on Hairbrushes. More

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FDA Steps Up Enforcement of Dietary Supplements and Electronic Cigarettes

14 February 2019

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on 11 February released separate statements detailing efforts by his agency to more effectively regulate dietary supplements and electronic cigarettes. More

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