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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…

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…

Ingredients in the spotlight: Talc
May 13, 2024. Recently there has been extensive media coverage of the use of Talc…

Upcoming restrictions for cosmetic substances in the United Kingdom
April 12, 2024. On 10 April 2024, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization…

BHT now restricted in the United Kingdom
April 8, 2024. On April 1, 2024, the UK issued a new Regulation restricting the…

What is the SAG-CS? An insight into the assessment of cosmetic ingredients in the UK
April 3, 2023 – Brexit had an impact also on the regulatory framework of cosmetic…

UK Environmental claims: three new rulings
March 1, 2022 – In January 2022, the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) made three…