The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) recently confirmed the…
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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…
FDA proposes to standardise testing to detect asbestos in talc cosmetics
At the end of December 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposal…
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…