On 14 March 2023, New Zealand notified the WTO of a proposal to amend its Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020. In particular, the text provides for the alignment of the “Ingredients” annexes with those of the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. It also introduces a future ban on PFAS, additional requirements on nanomaterials and the integration of the latest IFRA Standards.
Public comments are open until March 31st, 2023.