Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 “on the making available on the Union market and the export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation” states, in its Article 15, that the European Commission may develop guidelines in order to facilitate its harmonized implementation. This Guidance document has just been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

On 13 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it had updated its Guide on the application of the CLP Regulation (on classification, labelling and packaging), to include the new hazard criteria of endocrine disruptors, PBT/vPvb and PMT/vPvM substances.

On 13 November, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) made available the conclusions of the Risk Management Option Analysis (RMOA) carried out by the Portuguese Environment Agency on Phthalic Anhydride. These include recommendations for restrictions.

On 8 November 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the publication of a “final rule” introducing an increase in fees for certification services for color additives, particularly for cosmetic use. The new rules come into force on 9 December 2024.

Since 9 October 2024, the date on which the amendments to the Cosmetic Regulations came into force, Health Canada has provided operators with a revised form to meet the new product notification requirements. Health Canada is now offering advice on how best to complete the form.