Regulation Updates

For brands developing high-performance skincare, or a product that can be called “cosmeceuticals,” in the UAE market, there is one regulatory challenge to consider: Is the product classified as a cosmetic, or do some aspects...

Regulatory packaging compliance guarantees the materials are suitable for their intended use, safe for the environment, and provides the mandatory information to the consumer. In the UK, pet food product development is defined legally as...

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 push into manufacturing, as well as the growing trend of Saudi nutraceuticals exports, exposes manufacturers to contrasting regulatory environments in global markets, which can lead to lengthy regulatory approvals, recalls or...

EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is the primary legislation governing cosmetic products in the European Union, ensuring product safety, compliance, traceability, and quality. Effective from 11 July 2013, it requires all cosmetic products to...

Regulatory intelligence (RI) is a structured process that entails the collection and analysis of publicly available regulatory data to assist organizations in complying and making strategic business decisions. As USA beverage producers face the ever-changing...

Regulatory packaging compliance ensures that the materials, design, and labelling of products meet legal, safety, and environmental standards. Regulatory compliance for packaging is an important factor in ensuring the packaging is legally and environmentally compliant....

Labelling and claim validation in India ensure that product packaging is accurate, transparent, and compliant with national laws like the Food Safety and Standards Act and the Legal Metrology Act. In today's world, modern labelling...

Regulatory dossier interpretation Africa is evolving toward harmonized systems such as CTD/eCTD while continuing to manage country-specific requirements through National Medicines Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs), food safety agencies, and regional regulatory bodies. In all sectors including...

Compliance-driven packaging in India is undergoing a major transformation, shifting from a functional necessity to a strategic, regulated requirement driven by strict environmental policies, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and food safety standards. Across India, packaging...

AYUSH herbal product compliance in India requires manufacturing and sales licenses from the State Licensing Authority (SLA) based on Schedule T of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945, for GMP certification. To ensure that AYUSH...