Helping you understand soap and cosmetic regulations — in plain English.
Category: Legislation & Regulation
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H.R. 4436 – Cosmetic Safety Protections for Communities of Color and Salon Workers Act
H.R. 4436 – Cosmetic Safety Protections for Communities of Color and Salon Workers Act, the fourth and final bill included in the Safer Beauty Bill Package.
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H.R. 4435 – Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act
H.R. 4435 Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act , the third bill included in the Safer Beauty Bill Package.
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H.R. 4434 – Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act
H.R. 4433 Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act, the second bill included in the Safer Beauty Bill Package.
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H.R. 4433: The Toxic-free Beauty Act
H.R. 4433 – The Toxic-Free Beauty Act , the first bill in the Safer Beauty Bill Package.
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Safer Beauty Bill Package
Four new cosmetic bills have been introduced in the House, all together called the Safer Beauty Bill Package.
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Update on BOI Filing – It’s On Again
Another court decision – reporting Beneficial Ownership Information with the US Treasury is BACK ON.
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FDA Regulatory Agenda – Fall 2024
The Fall 2024 Unified Agenda of Regulatory Actions is out. The FDA updated the timetable for issuing MoCRA regulations.
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Consumer Reviews & Testimonials
On August 21, 2024, the FTC announced their new regulations on endorsements and testimonials. No more fake reviews!
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Canadian Cosmetic Regs Updated
The Canadian cosmetic regulations were update on April 12, 2024. The biggest change is listing of fragrance allergens. The new regs go into effect over the next 6 to 24 months.
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Real Life Advertising Content
“Real life advertising content” is the holy grail when it comes to promoting your products. After all, what’s better than someone singing the praises your product and posting it on social media! However, there are a few legal points to keep in mind.
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Extended Producer Responsibility
“Extended Producer Responsibility” refers to a new(ish) movement to shift responsibility for the cost of recycling to producers rather than consumers. California, Colorado, Oregon, and Maine have already enacted EPR Laws
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Laws, Regulations, Guidances, and Standards
Laws, regulations, guidances, and standards. They all seem like something that you need to comply with, but they are different. Here’s what you need to know.