FDA cosmetic recall guidance: what brands should prepare for
FDA's final guidance explains when it can order a cosmetic recall and how brands can prepare their product and distribution records.
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Regulatory
EU and Canada fragrance-allergen deadlines compared
Similar dates hide different transition rules. Compare EU stock placement with Canada’s new and existing product categories before reviewing labels.
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The EU PFHxA cosmetics restriction: limits and earlier stock
The PFHxA cosmetics restriction applies from 10 October 2026. Check the chemical scope, reporting limits, and evidence for any earlier stock.
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MoCRA safety substantiation: putting the product file together
A moisturiser example shows how product details, reports, and a qualified assessment fit together in a safety-substantiation file.
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EU fragrance-allergen labelling after July 2026
Check the formula’s allergen calculation and the stock’s transition status separately. A worked dilution example shows how supplier data reaches the label.
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EU fragrance allergens: what the 2026 and 2028 dates mean
July 2028 is a transition for qualifying stock, not an extension for first placement of new non-compliant products on the EU market.
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FDA cosmetics records access: reading the January 2026 draft
The January document is draft guidance on existing authority. Its status, scope, and passed comment deadline matter when reading the announcement.
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OPSS ingredient-safety data request: the June deadline has passed
OPSS sought data on seven listed ingredients. The extended deadline has passed, and the request itself is not a new ingredient ban.
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Triphenyl phosphate in EU cosmetics: the 2027 and 2028 deadlines
The EU is prohibiting triphenyl phosphate in cosmetics. Distinguish the 2027 placement deadline from the 2028 deadline for later supply.
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