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CIRS Testing is to host a free webinar on the Updated Overview and Analysis of Chinese Food Contact Material Standards on March 27, 2025 at 9:00 (EST). This session offers an in-depth look at the latest developments in the regulatory framework and standards for food contact materials in China. It is crucial for manufacturers, regulators, and industry stakeholders who need to stay updated with Chinese standards to ensure compliance. Whether you work in production or regulatory roles, this webinar will offer essential insights into effectively managing the complexities of food contact materials in China.
On March 19, 2025, The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced significant advancements in chemical regulation following the first joint meeting of its Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) in 2025. The committees reached multiple technical consensuses on key issues, including the proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), marking a new phase in the EU’s chemical regulatory framework.
Recently, the health risks associated with Bisphenol A (BPA) have once again garnered widespread public attention. As a professional testing organization, CIRS Testing is here to provide an in-depth interpretation of the potential hazards of BPA and how to effectively prevent exposure in daily life based on our research practices and updates on relevant regulations.
This article compiles data on cosmetic sampling inspections conducted within China and updates related information for February 2025.
On February 28, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) initiated a public consultation under the EU REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regarding proposals to list three substances as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). Stakeholders may submit scientific or technical comments by April 14, 2025.
India initiated a mandatory certification review process for multiple key chemicals, aiming to enforce Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification through Quality Control Orders (QCOs). According to an announcement by the Indian Chemical Council (ICC), the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has formally requested the ICC to conduct compliance assessments for 49 chemicals widely used in industrial and consumer sectors. Once approved, these chemicals will fall under the QCO framework, prohibiting the production, sale, import, or export of non-BIS-certified products.
On February 18, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) proposed adding n-hexane to the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List due to its probable serious effects on human health. Currently, the relevant dossier for n-hexane is being actively prepared by the proposer and is expected to be submitted by August 4, 2025.
We have collected the latest FAQs on ordinary cosmetics filing from the Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation and translated them into English for your reference.
On July 12, 2024, the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) officially introduced the updated Notifkos cosmetic notification system. The Notifkos 3.0 system was fully opened to enterprises on January 2, 2025, and is now officially in operation. The new 3.0 system features multiple updates and newly added functionalities.
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