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REACH update: the European Union further restricts the use of silicones D5 and D6 in cosmetic products
Today, May 17, 2024, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Regulation (EU)…
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Upcoming restrictions for cosmetic substances in the United Kingdom
April 12, 2024. On 10 April 2024, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization…
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BHT now restricted in the United Kingdom
April 8, 2024. On April 1, 2024, the UK issued a new Regulation restricting the…
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Fighting greenwashing: the EU amends the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive
March 25, 2024. On February 28, 2024, the EU published Directive (EU) 2024/825 empowering consumers…
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Status of the revision of the EU Cosmetics Regulation
March 11, 2024. As anticipated, the Green Deal and the EU chemicals strategy for sustainability…
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New entries in the Borderline Manual of Cosmetic Products: glues, adhesives, and magnetic eyeliners
February 22, 2024. On February 20, 2024, the European Commission published the updated version of…
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The EU Court rules on animal testing under REACH for substances used in cosmetics
December 12, 2023. On November 22, 2023, the European General Court published an interesting judgment…
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Ingredients in the spotlight: silicones D4, D5, and D6
November 21, 2023. Silicones in cosmetic products have several functions, such as hair and skin…
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Draft guidance on cosmetic product and facility registration under MoCRA – Some clarifications from the FDA
August 24, 2023. On August 7, 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published…