At the end of December 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposal…
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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…
New Opinions published in October: Dihydroxyacetone, Benzophenone-3, and Octocrylene
This October, the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety (SAG-CS) published 3 new opinions on…
United Kingdom to ban wet wipes
The UK has launched an initiative to phase out plastic-containing wet wipes. Northern Ireland, Scotland…
Glyoxylic Acid in the spotlight of French authority
On 16 October, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES)…
Talc to be banned in the EU
Talc (hydrated magnesium silicate with EC number 238-877-9, CAS number 14807-96-6), is a natural mineral…
UK Bans 13 Additional CMR Chemicals in Cosmetics
On 3 October 2024, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a…
Navigating Cosmetics Regulatory Divergences between the EU and UK
Brexit has significantly impacted the regulatory landscape for cosmetic products. Since the end of the…