Saudi Arabia Bans Syringe-Style Cosmetics From 2027
Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is introducing new packaging and labelling requirements for cosmetics presented in syringe, ampoule and vial formats, effective January 1, 2027.
Egypt introduces ISO 22716 standards for cosmetics manufacturing
Egypt has introduced new licensing requirements for cosmetics factories that align with the international ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practices standard.
Nigeria’s US$1.1 billion cosmetics imports drive push for local production and value addition
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to boost local cosmetics manufacturing in response to its high import bill.
Nigeria Introduces First National Policy on Cosmetics Safety
Nigeria has approved its first national policy on cosmetics safety and health, establishing a framework to regulate the cosmetics sector.
Nigeria Extends Raw Shea Nut Export Ban to Strengthen Local Processing
Nigeria has extended its ban on the export of raw shea nuts for another year, aiming to boost domestic processing and capture more value from its shea industry.
Ralph Lauren Resolves South Africa’s Long-Standing ‘Polo’ Brand Split
Ralph Lauren has acquired the South African Polo clothing brand, ending decades of confusion caused by two unrelated “Polo” brands operating in the same market.
Woolworths Expands Beauty Business to Kenya After Doubling Sales in South Africa
Woolworths Holdings Ltd. is extending its beauty offering to Kenya, following strong category growth in South Africa.
Dubai Municipality to Test Nail Polishes for EU-Banned Chemical TPO
Dubai Municipality’s Central Laboratory has introduced testing to detect trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), a compound recently banned by the EU for its reproductive toxicity.
Nigeria’s Shea Export Ban Slashes Women’s Incomes, Boosts Local Processors
Nigeria has halted raw shea nut exports for six months to push domestic processing and capture more of the US$6.5 billion global market.
Morocco Bans Cosmetic Products Containing TPO
The Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS) has banned all cosmetic products containing Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), citing health risks associated with its use in nail products.
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