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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FDA publishes PFAS report and issues draft guidance on records access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…
UK publishes assessment report of talc in cosmetics
In January 2026, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published its assessment report of talc…
EU introduces new CMR classifications under the 24th ATP to the CLP Regulation
On 27 November 2025, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a…
France adopts new decree banning PFAS in cosmetic products
On 28 December 2025, France published Decree No. 2025-1376 on the prevention of risks resulting from exposure…
Switzerland updates Cosmetics Ordinance: targeted control of furocoumarins effective 1 January 2026
On 9 December 2025, the Federal Department of Home Affairs (DFI), via the FSVO, published…