On 7 April 2025, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of an…
France bans PFAS in cosmetics
On 20 February 2025, the French National Assembly definitively approved Loi n. 2025-188 – an…
Health Canada enforces Canadian-based representative requirement for cosmetics
On 5 March 2025, Health Canada updated its cosmetic notification form to include an entry…
Call for Evidence on EU Cosmetics Regulation is open
On 21 February 2025, the European Commission opened a Call for Evidence to assess the…
Update on the ban of wet wipes in the UK
On 7 February 2025, Wales notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intention to…
New section in the Cosmetics Borderline Manual: products in vials or ampoules
On 24 January 2025, the European Commission published an updated version of the Borderline Manual…
New methyl salicylate restrictions in cosmetics: differences between EU and UK
On 16 January 2025, the United Kingdom formally notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of…
ASA ruling on UV exposure claims in anti-ageing serums
On 30 October 2024, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) reaffirmed its commitment to responsible advertising…
Latest US regulatory updates on cosmetics: Washington and California
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), enacted in December 2022, marked a significant step…
FDA updates guidance for cosmetic product listing and facility registration
In December 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its Guidance for…