Workshop A — Global Compliance Outlook: Navigating Cosmetics & Personal Care Regulations in LATAM, Asia, and the EU
Melissa Owen
International Lawyer
Ambiente Legal
(Workshops are available In-Person only)
With companies looking to expand into new markets, navigating the complex web of international regulations has never been more critical. This interactive workshop will help you prepare your organization for cross-border compliance as well as track and anticipate regulatory changes worldwide.
Key areas of focus will include:
- Latin America & Brazil Focus
- Understanding why Brazil, the world’s 4th largest cosmetics market, often requires a dedicated compliance strategy
- Updates on registration pathways, labeling nuances, and regional challenges
- Reviewing new cosmeto-vigilance requirements and post-market responsibilities
- Canada Deep Dive
- Understanding ministerial conditions (DSL/NDSL) with respect to potentially toxic substances
- Health Canada’s revised Hotlist (Prohibited & Restricted Ingredients)
- Exploring the new fragrance allergen labeling requirements, aligned with the EU’s timeline, and what companies must prepare for by next year
- European Union & UK
- Highlighting EU’s deforestation-free supply chain requirements, extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, and ingredient bans that are reshaping compliance strategies
- Asia & Middle East
- Assessing regulatory developments in China, Korea, and specific markets like Saudi Arabia
- Navigating the surge of K-Beauty imports and the regulatory hurdles companies must address
- Evaluating best practices for document collection, testing standards, and managing supply chain complexity when preparing for entry into multiple foreign markets