The US-FDA Releases White Paper on Testing Methods for Asbestos in Cosmetic Products Containing Talc

On January 13, 2022 , the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made available the white paper titled IWGACP Scientific Opinions on Testing Methods for Asbestos in Cosmetic Products Containing Talc (including Talc Intended for Use in Cosmetics).
The US-FDA Launches New Reportable Food Registry (RFP)

On January 5, 2022, The FDA published a new, interactive public data dashboard that allows anyone to view historical data from the Reportable Food Registry (RFR).
The US FDA deems final Order for Sunscreens

On September 24, 2021, FDA took steps aimed at improving the quality, safety, and efficacy of sunscreens as part of its implementation of new authorities for certain over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
The US-FDA Grants Citizen Petition on Acacia (Gum Arabic) as a Dietary Fiber

On December 17, 2021, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted a citizen petition concerning the classification of acacia (Gum Arabic) as a dietary fiber.
THE US-FDA: VQIP Application Portal Now Open for FY 2023

On December 1, 2022, the U.S.FDA will Open the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) application portal for fiscal year (FY) 2023.
China’s NMPA announces The First Regulation for Children’s Cosmetics – Coming into Effect January 2022

The new regulation on children cosmetics is becoming into effect on January 1st, 2022 “Regulation on Supervision and Administration of cosmetics for Children Cosmetics’ (ordinance No,123 of 2021), with the exception of the new labeling requirements for children’s cosmetic products that will come into force on May 1, 2022.
US-FDA Announces New Requirements to Facilitate Export of Food Under China New Registration – Decree 248

On December 6, 2021 the FDA announced that establishments currently exporting certain food products to China to voluntarily submit information. The FDA is implementing this request in response to new facility registration requirements from China.
Regulatory Overview: Registration of Toothpaste in China

On October 21, 2021, the Chinese health authority (NMPA) has published a new regulation related to the requirements of Local testing as part of medical devices registration in China: “Regulations on the Administration of Medical Device Registration and Self-inspection”
Brazil’s Anvisa approves eighth cannabis-based medicinal product

Resolution RDC No.327/2019 establishes requirements for the marketing of cannabis products for medicinal purposes. So far, there are eight cannabis products approved by ANVISA.
China eCTD Requirements: Coming into Effect December 2021

On September 29,2021, China Health Authority (NMPA) published the technical specifications of Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) for the initial New Drug Application (NDA) and Biologics License Applications (BLAs) that will come into effect by December 29, 2021.
China New Requirements for Local Testing of Foreign Class II and Class III Medical Device

On October 21, 2021, the Chinese health authority (NMPA) has published a new regulation related to the requirements of Local testing as part of medical devices registration in China: “Regulations on the Administration of Medical Device Registration and Self-inspection”
Registration of Imported Pet food in China

If an overseas pet feed manufacturer exports pet compound feed or pet additive premix feed to China, it shall entrust an overseas enterprise’s office in China or an agency in China to apply for registration with the agricultural administrative department of the State Council and obtain an import registration certificate in accordance with the law.