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California Proposition 65 (also known as Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act) was enacted as a ballot initiative in November 1986. Prop 65 businesses are required to provide a "clear and reasonable" warning before knowingly and intentionally exposing anyone to a listed chemical “Known to the State” to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
USP 61/62, officially known as USP 34: 2011, General Chapter 61 & 62, is set by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and establishes essential standards for microbial limits testing in non-sterile products. These chapters are critical for ensuring the safety and quality of a wide range of consumer products.
USP 61: Microbiological Examination of Nonsterile Products: Microbial Enumeration Tests. This includes methods for quantifying the presence of total aerobic bacteria, molds, and yeasts.
USP 62: Microbiological Examination of Nonsterile Products: Tests for Specified Microorganisms. This involves targeted tests for specific harmful pathogens.
This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of May 2025, covering industry news, newly issued regulations, relevant policy adjustments, and regulatory requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.
On May 21, 2025, the New Hampshire State Senate and House of Representatives amended the RSA 149-M:64 regulation, introducing a new ban that explicitly prohibits the sale of ski wax, boat wax, surfboard wax, and similar sports products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of April 2025, covering industry news, newly issued regulations, relevant policy adjustments, and regulatory requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.
On May 13, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced significant adjustments to the data submission deadlines under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and PFAS-containing products.
Recently, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) in the United States has charged over 50 companies for failing to warn about the exposure risks of Bisphenol S (BPS) in paper receipts as required by California Proposition 65. Notices of violation were issued, and there are plans to sue these companies under Proposition 65. According to this law, businesses that fail to comply with the warning requirements may face severe legal consequences, including but not limited to fines and injunctions. If sued and found in violation, companies could face fines in the hundreds of thousands, resulting in significant financial and reputational damage.
In April 2025, New Mexico passed the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances Protection Act, aimed at strengthening the regulation of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to protect human health and the environment.
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