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What is PPWR? EU Packaging Regulation & Compliance Guide
Understanding the EU's New Packaging Rules: A Guide to PPWR Europe is overhauling how packaging gets made, used, and thrown away — and the change is bigger than most regulatory updates. The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, officially Regulation (EU) 2025/40, takes over from the packaging directive that had been in place since 1994. This time, though, it's not a directive that individual countries can adapt as they see fit. It's a regulation, which means every EU memb
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)in PPWR: Requirements & Guide
Declaration of Conformity Under PPWR: Why the Paperwork Is the Easy Part The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is edging closer to full enforcement, and one phrase is about to become part of everyday vocabulary for packaging manufacturers, importers, and brand owners alike: Declaration of Conformity (DoC). Getting this concept right is central to making sense of the broader compliance shift PPWR is bringing to the packaging industry. It's tempting to see a
New Zealand HSRN Portal Guide: HSNO Chemical Compliance
What New Zealand's HSRN Portal Means for Your Chemical Compliance Program If your business imports or manufactures hazardous substances in New Zealand, the way you report to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has changed. The Hazardous Substances Reporting and Notifications (HSRN) portal is now the single channel for submitting business information, substance data, and annual reports under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO Act). For compliance man
Indonesia Halal Certification for Cosmetics | Complete Guide
Navigating Halal Certification for Cosmetics in Indonesia The rules of the game are changing for cosmetics brands in Indonesia. Halal compliance used to be a nice-to-have — a claim brands could make if they wanted a certain market edge. That's no longer the case. It's fast becoming a condition of doing business at all, and companies planning to enter or grow in this market need to understand exactly what's required. Where the Rules Come From Indonesia's halal system is anchor
What Is MoCRA? A Guide to US FDA Cosmetics Compliance
MoCRA Explained: A New Era for Cosmetics Regulation in the U.S. For over 80 years, cosmetics in the United States operated under a regulatory framework that hadn't changed much since 1938. That changed on December 29, 2022, when Congress passed the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. It's widely considered the most sweeping update to the FDA's authority over cosmetics in nearly a century, giving the agency
Australia PIC/S GMP Framework for Dietary Supplements |Freyr
Selling Supplements in Australia? Why PIC/S GMP Rules Could Change Your Whole Playbook If you're a dietary supplement or nutraceutical company looking at Australia as your next market, there's a regulatory reality worth understanding before you get too far into planning: Australia is one of the strictest health-product markets in the world, and a lot of that comes down to one framework — PIC/S GMP. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) applies Pharmaceutical Inspection C
EU & Canada Fragrance Allergen Regulations Guide| Freyr
New Fragrance Allergen Rules in the EU and Canada: What Cosmetic Brands Need to Know Contact dermatitis linked to cosmetics is frequently traced back to fragrance allergens, and regulators are responding with stricter disclosure rules. The latest changes in the European Union and Canada show two of the world's biggest cosmetic markets moving toward the same goal: clearer labels, better-informed consumers, and closer alignment between regional regulatory frameworks. EU Regulat
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