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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New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics
Today, March 15, 2024, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Regulation (EU)…
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Ingredients in the spotlight: Octocrylene
January 22, 2024. Octocrylene (CAS 6197-30-4) is an organic UV filter used in cosmetic products…
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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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Ingredients in the spotlight: Cannabidiol (CBD)
September 15, 2023. There is an ongoing call for data on the safety of Cannabidiol…
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Ingredients in the spotlight: Retinol and its derivatives
July 24, 2023 – A popular cosmetic ingredient commonly known as ‘Vitamin A’ comprises a…
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Which ingredients will be restricted in the European Union by the end of 2023?
26 June 2023. New restrictions for several cosmetic substances, including Retinol, will enter into force…
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Updated EU draft regulation on the use of certain nanomaterials in cosmetic products
June 8, 2023 – On May 23, 2023, the European Commission notified the World Trade…