Policy Regulatory Technical Notification 05-2025
Dear CTFA member
Please find this week’s notification for information and consideration.
Exporters to Switzerland - cosmetics containing furocoumarins (FCs)
Update on the future International Fragrance Association (IFRA) policy
IFRA has been actively working on updating its policy on FCs in Natural Complex Substances. The updated policy, in the form of a revised Standard, will be included in the next regular Amendment to the IFRA Standards. The revision will set maximum thresholds of either 1 ppm or 5 ppm for different categories of leave-on products as well as 50 ppm for rinse-off products. A major difference between the European Union Cosmetic Products Regulation and the Swiss Cosmetic Regulation however lies in the types of products covered by the 1 ppm restriction. At the moment, this means that cosmetic products in Switzerland must comply with the text of Art. 6 para. 1 OCos in force by 1 January 2026.
The IFRA letter and further information are available from CTFA.
Policy and Legislative Developments
Climate Change Act
Certain sections of the Climate Change Act have been brought into force. Please review the Act to determine whether compliance may be required and look out for the development of regulations that are provided for in terms of the Act. Remember, there are existing, related regulations that will be moved from being provided for by the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act to the Climate Change Act now that it is in force.
The Act and a list of sections now in force are available from the CTFA.
Manufacturing and other raw water use - Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges
Published on 21 June 2024, the revised Strategy provides the framework for the pricing of the use of water from South Africa’s water resources and the discharge of water into a water resource or onto land. The overall objective of the pricing strategy is to promote the effective and efficient management of water to support equitable and sustainable economic growth and social development in line with the overarching goals of the National Water Resources Strategy.
Sections 1.4 – 1.6; and 2 are of particular importance to determine applicability to company operations. Section 1.6 lists the activities of the National Water Act that are applicable.
The further revised Strategy that includes the correction of an erratum is available from CTFA.
Should there be any queries or if you would like further information/documentation, please do not hesitate to contact: Dr Glen Malherbe - glen@ctfa.co.za / 082 908 3383 or Nadia Rashid - nadia@ctfa.co.za
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