Defra to Take Action on Flushability of Wipes

Defra to Take Action on Flushability of Wipes

The CTPA among other organisation’s have received a letter from The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, regarding the flushability of wipes.  The letter firmly states that the Government’s position on single-use...
Cosmetic Group Standard 2020 Proposed Amendments

Cosmetic Group Standard 2020 Proposed Amendments

The EPA plans to update ingredients lists in line with the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. The proposed changes include: ban 322 substancesrestrict 90 substancespermit one colouring agentpermit three preservativespermit six UV filters The EPA also intends to...
China revises national standard for lip moisturiser

China revises national standard for lip moisturiser

China’s standards body has revised the country’s national standard for lip moisturiser in gel or cream form. The standard, which is voluntary but has legal force if referred to by other regulations, will come into force on 1 April 2024. The revised...