Indonesia to usher in mandatory halal labeling
Indonesia is preparing to usher in compulsory halal labeling for consumer products and services, according to a report published by Bloomberg. Under the plan, the government would take control of the certification process, which could bring in revenue of US$1.6...
China’s FDA tightens up cosmetics marketing regulations
China’s Food and Drugs Administration has issued a set of strict regulations governing the marketing of cosmetics across the country. The new rules bar companies from claiming that their products have any medical benefits, according to a report published by Jing...
No more tariffs: free trade deal between Japan and the European Union comes into force
A free trade deal signed between Japan and the European Union last summer has come into effect, creating the ‘largest ever free trade area’, according to a report published by Asahi. The deal scraps virtually all tariffs between the Asian country and European trade...
Sharing is caring? China’s sharing make-up pods spark debate over hygiene
A recently opened make-up sharing pod in Wuhan, China has sparked a heated debate over the potential ramifications of sharing make-up with strangers, according to a report published by the BBC. The booths, which have been springing up all over China since launch in...
Could Dior’s J’Adore bottle see its trademark approved in China?
Dior is hopeful that its long-running battle to secure a 3D trademark for its J’Adore bottle could soon be drawing to a favourable conclusion, according to a report published by the International Law Office. The LVMH-owned brand has been turned down not once, not...
FDA India given green light to fine companies in breach of conditions
The FDA India has been given the green light to fine companies such as chemists that manufacture, sell or distribute cosmetics in the case of breach of conditions, according to a report by The Times of India. Indeed, the legislative assembly this week passed a bill...
China’s Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries opens consultation on draft standards
China’s Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries (AFFCI) has opened five draft group standards up to public consultation, according to a report published by ChemLinked. Group standards provide a voluntary framework for a given industry or profession....
L’Oréal India emerges victorious in counterfeit court case against Shopclues
L’Oréal India has emerged victorious in a counterfeit court case brought against online website Shopclues, which it had accused of selling counterfeit products. The cosmetics giant won in Delhi High Court, with the e-commerce site ordered to cease sale of L'Oreal...
Cruelty Free International announces Leaping Bunny pilot for China
The world is one step closer to a global animal testing ban as Cruelty Free International, KnudsenCRC and Oriental Beauty Valley, Shanghai Fengpu Industrial Park announced a collaborative project that will potentially enable cruelty free cosmetics companies to sell...
The International Fragrance Association launches Asia Pacific office
The International Fragrance Association has launched an office for the Asia-Pacific region. The launch of the Singapore-based operation was celebrated with an evening of discussions and seminars to highlight the positive role that fragrance plays in people’s lives....
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