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Cosmetic

Unlocking the U.S. Market: Exosome-Based Ingredients and Compliance Strategies

IntroductionAs exosome research gains momentum, its applications are expanding rapidly across the personal care, pharmaceutical, and regenerative medicine sectors. Exosomes—nano-sized vesicles ...

2025-07-29

Industrial Chemical

What is an Industrial Chemical under Australia AICIS? What are Exemption Situations for Registration?

OverviewUnder AICIS, Industrial chemicals are those with an industrial use - this covers a broad range of chemicals used in inks, plastics, adhesives, paints, glues, solvents, cosmetics, soaps and ...

2025-07-27

Industrial Chemical

BIS Publishes Scheme-X OTR Guidelines for Grant of Certification for Heavy Industries Sector

News BriefOn 11 July 2025, Central Marks Department (CMD-I) of Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) published the guidelines for the grant of certification of OTR (Omnibus Technical Regulation) under ...

2025-07-26

Industrial Chemical

K-REACH Amendments: New Toxic Substance Classifications and Compliance Guideline

IntroductionIn order to ensure the safety of the public and alleviate the burden on the industry, the Ministry of Environment of Korea (MoE)  has announced significant amendments ...

2025-07-25

Cosmetic

Q&As About New Cosmetic Ingredient Registration in China Based on NIFDC's Guidelines

China Clarifies Registration Requirements for New Cosmetic IngredientsAs China continues tightening its cosmetic regulations under the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), ...

2025-07-25

Industrial Chemical

EU Revised Exemption for PFOA and PFOA-related Compounds in Firefighting Foams

News BriefOn July 14, Brussels time, the European Commission published amendments (EU) 2025/1399 to the Regulation (EU) 2019/1021. These amendments officially revise the specific exemption content ...

2025-07-24

Industrial Chemical

EU Officially Adds UV-328 to POPs Control List Under Amendment (EU) 2025/843

News BriefOn July 15, 2025, Brussels time, the European Commission published amendments (EU) 2025/843 to the Regulation (EU) 2019/1021. According to the amendments, UV-328 is now formally included in ...

2025-07-24

Industrial Chemical

China's New National Standard for Architectural Coatings GB 30981.1-2025 Released

An overview of China’s new mandatory standard GB 30981.1-2025 for architectural coatings, highlighting integrated standards, expanded substance limits, and key compliance timelines effective June 1, 2026.

2025-07-23

Sustainability

CDP 2025 Corporate Scoring Methodology Changes: Adapting to New Scoring Rules

OverviewThe 2025 CDP annual environmental information disclosure window officially opened on June 16, ushering tens of thousands of companies worldwide into a new cycle of questionnaire reporting.For ...

2025-07-23

Industrial Chemical

Colombia's 2024 REACH Registration Deadline Approaches: September 30, 2025

News BriefThe deadline for the registration of substances imported to or manufactured in Colombia in 2024 is set for September 30, 2025. Businesses operating in Colombia must ensure ...

2025-07-22