Peru: Chemical Substances Management Regulation to Enter into Force on 9 October 2026
Oct-02-2026
Peru’s Regulation of the Integrated Management of Chemical Substances, approved by Supreme Decree No. 005-2026-MINAM, will enter into force on 9 October 2026. The Regulation implements Legislative Decree No. 1570, which...
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Peru’s Ministry of Health has published a draft regulatory proposal that would significantly update the country’s sanitary rules for materials and packaging intended to come into contact with food and beverages,...
Read MoreAndean Community bans Bimatoprost in cosmetics over health concerns
May-08-2026
The General Secretariat of the Andean Community has prohibited the use of Bimatoprost as an ingredient in cosmetic products sold across the bloc, citing potential health risks and its pharmacological action....
Read MorePeru Enacts New Chemical Safety Regulation with Key Exemptions and Compliance Deadlines
After months of public consultation, Peru's Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) has formally approved the Regulation of Legislative Decree N° 1570, the Law on the Integral Management of Chemical Substances, publishing it in...
Read MoreAndean Community Enhances Cosmetic Product Labeling Standards
Cosmetic products in the Andean region are set to comply with updated labeling regulations following the latest resolution by the Andean Community's Secretariat. The Andean Community has introduced new guidelines for...
Read MorePeru Moves to Phase Out Toxic PCBs by 2028 Under New Regulation
The Peruvian government has issued a sweeping new regulation aimed at eliminating one of the world’s most dangerous industrial pollutants: polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The measure, published under Decreto Supremo Nº 018-2025-SA,...
Read MorePeru Approves New Regulation Setting Lead Limits in Paints
On June 24, 2025, Peru’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) enacted Decreto Supremo N° 007 2025 SA, establishing the Reglamento de la Ley N° 31182. The regulation sets a maximum lead content...
Read MoreNew Guidelines Simplify Imports of Cosmetics and Hygiene Products
Peru’s Ministry of Health has introduced new exemptions to streamline the importation of personal-use cosmetic and hygiene products, as part of efforts to modernise regulatory processes and facilitate non-commercial trade. In...
Read MorePeru Leads Regional Strategies for Chemical Substance Regulation in Latin America and the Caribbean
From March 18 to 20 2025, Peru actively participated in the Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 25th Conference of the Parties (PreCOP 2025) on the Basel, Stockholm, and Rotterdam Conventions, held...
Read MoreAndean Community Extends Deadline for Compliance with Cosmetic Labeling Regulation
The General Secretariat of the Andean Community has issued Resolution No. 2458, postponing the enforcement date of Resolution No. 2310, which establishes the Andean Technical Regulation on the Labeling of Cosmetic Products....
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