On 10 July 2025, Commission’s Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175, introducing an update to the glossary…
The European Commission is restricting the use of new cosmetic ingredients – Omnibus Act 2
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a…
European Commission announces Proposal to amend the Cosmetics Regulation
On 8 July 2025, the European Commission announced an Omnibus Proposal aimed at simplifying procedures…
New SCCS Opinions published in June 2025
During the plenary meeting held on 26 June 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety…
The European Commission is withdrawing the Green Claims Directive
During its midday press briefing on Friday, 20 June 2025, the European Commission announced its…
The EU is banning new substances in cosmetics – Omnibus Act VIII
Today, 21 May 2025, the European Commission informed the World Trade Organization of the draft…
Health Canada issues notice to stakeholders on potential updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
On 14 May 2025, Health Canada issued a Notice to Stakeholders regarding its review of…
Amendment to Great Britain’s cosmetics regulation on Benzophenone-3
On 8 May 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) was notified of an amendment to…
Canada labelling requirements: digital contact information
Cosmetics sold in Canada must comply with the labelling requirements of the Canadian Cosmetics Regulations.…
New ISO standards for SPF testing
In December 2024, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) introduced two new methods for assessing…