China consults on six guidelines for assessing cosmetic safety under CSAR

China CSAR Announcement

The National Medicinal Products Administration (NMPA) has just announced a series of optimisations on the management of cosmetic safety assessments in China. The major adjustments include: a)         Classification on cosmetic...
China consults on six guidelines for assessing cosmetic safety under CSAR

South Korea bans hair dye ingredient for cosmetic use

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has banned 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene (1,2,4-THB) for cosmetic use, under the country’s Rules on Cosmetic Safety Standards. A risk assessment of the substance, which is used in hair dye, showed its potential for...