Rob Stock: Fears nano labelling for cosmetics won’t be policed
Stuff, June 19 2015
Labels on consumer cosmetics are about to change with regulations requiring manufacturers to reveal whether they contain microscopic nano particles.
The new labelling regulations …
Nanocosmetics: Ombudsman Supports Public Right to Know
The Ombudsman has upheld the public’s right to know about the use of nanoparticles in cosmetic products.
The decision is significant because the Ombudsman roundly dismisses arguments frequently used by …
EPA Makes First Real Move on Nanomaterials
In a critical first step to regulating nanomaterials, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made it compulsory to label for nanoscale ingredients in cosmetics.
The use of nanomaterials has been …
Johnson & Johnson Opposes Labelling Nanocosmetics – Council response
During the 2012 review of New Zealand’s cosmetics regulations, global personal care products company Johnson and Johnson opposed labelling of nanocosmetic ingredients. The company requested a further opportunity to …
Labelling nanocosmetics welcome but more needed to manage risks
In 2011, the EPA came forward with a proposal to label nanoscale cosmetic ingredients as part of a number of proposed amendments to the cosmetics regulations. The Sustainability Council …
Case for proper regulation of nanocosmetics
In 2011, the Council urged ERMA to propose mandatory labelling and safety testing of nanoscale cosmetic ingredients and that it review the regulatory definition of the nanoscale to ensure …
Skin Deep: A Nanoscale Effort on Cosmetics Regulation
Regulatory credibility on nanotechnologies is at ankle level with the regulators’ decision not to enforce the only nano-specific requirement on its books.
The Ministry of Health and ERMA have no …
Council proposes rules for nanocosmetic ingredients
In 2011, the Sustainability Council wrote to ERMA, urging that in the annual review of cosmetics regulation, the regulator propose mandatory labelling and risk assessment of nanoscale cosmetic …
EPA publishes list of nanocosmetic products