On 4 May 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the mandate submitted…
New SCCS mandate: Hydroxycitronellal and new fragrance allergens assessments
In May 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published a new mandate submitted…
ECHA committee assessments on the EU-wide PFAS restriction: what beauty brands need to know
In March 2026, the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) committees published their opinions on the proposed…
UK ASA ruling on cosmetic claim “look up to 5 years younger” and “clinically proven”
In April 2026, the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) issued a ruling against an advertisement…
Ingredients in the spotlight: Silver
In May 2025, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of Omnibus Act VIII, introducing new…
Fragrance allergens July EU deadline: FAQ
By 31 July 2026, beauty brands placing cosmetic products on the EU market must ensure…
Public consultation on SEAC’s draft opinion on PFAS restrictions in the EU
Following the publication of European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)’s updated European Union PFAS restriction proposal in…
Health Canada revises approach to fragrance allergen requirements
On 6 March 2026, Health Canada notified stakeholders via its mailing list of a revised…
Ingredients in the spotlight: Sodium Fluoride
On 10 February 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the Response to Comments (RCOM)…
FDA publishes PFAS report and issues draft guidance on records access
Between the end of 2025 and the start of 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug…