HEALTH & BEAUTY

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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Restriction Proposed Regarding Intentionally Added Microplastics

12 February 2019

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced on 30 January 2019 that it has submitted a “restriction proposal” for microplastic particles that are intentionally added to mixtures used by consumers or professionals. The report states that ECHA has assessed the health and environmental risks posed by intentionally added microplastics and has concluded that an EU-wide restriction would be justified. More

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Laser-focus Brings Fast Growth

04 February 2019

Focusing intensely on efficient, clean and above all fast service, the Kaizen 10 Minute Haircut franchise chain has grown rapidly from its base in Indonesia to three other countries in Southeast Asia. More

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EU Adopts New Regulation on Cosmetics Restricting the Use of Preservatives in Leave-on And Rinse-off Products

18 January 2019

Hong Kong’s cosmetics producers exporting to the EU will have become familiar with the Commission Regulation 2018/1847 amends Annex V (preservatives) of Regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (“the Framework Cosmetics Regulation”), which was adopted in 2009 and has been amended several times since then, always with a view to ensuring the safety of cosmetic products. More

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Tapping Into Market for Natural Beauty

28 December 2018

Consumers have come to realise that certain chemicals used by companies in their products can irritate the face and body, or may not be suitable for sensitive skin. More

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Argentina Adopts Mercosur List of Permissible Ultraviolet Filters in Personal Hygiene and Cosmetic Products

24 December 2018

Argentina has incorporated into its domestic legal regime Mercosur Common Market Group Resolution No. 44/15 establishing a list of ultraviolet filters allowed in personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes. This regulation will enter into force 30 days after the Mercosur Secretariat notifies member states that all the required domestic legal procedures have been completed Mercosur-wide. More

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Swedish Chemicals Agency Finds Prohibited Substances in Christmas Decorations

19 December 2018

Following the investigation, the companies marketing these products ceased their sales of the products concerned. Hong Kong businesses should be aware that the infringements led to administrative fines being levied on four companies of about €2,000 in each case for failing to adhere to labelling requirements. More

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In Sync with Female Fertility

17 December 2018

As many women leave starting a family to later, falling pregnant can be more difficult than expected, which has led to an increase in the number of products on the market aimed at helping women become more aware of their ovulation pattern and maximise their chances of conceiving. More

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Canada Considering Restrictions on Talc-Containing Products

07 December 2018

Canadian authorities are considering measures that would prohibit or restrict the use of talc in a limited number of product types, such as certain cosmetics, natural health products and non-prescription drugs. More

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Start-up Brings Genomics Services to Asia

04 December 2018

Everyone reading this is the product of genes plus environment – genes specify many traits, such as height, while the environment influences the result. More

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