In March 2026, the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) committees published their opinions on the proposed…
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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…
EU PPWR: new EU Packaging Regulation from August 2026
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) sets new rules for packaging on the…
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FDA publishes PFAS report and issues draft guidance on records access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…