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On August 14, 2023, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) of the United Kingdom issued a notification to submit any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients in the list below. Interested parties, i

On 14 August 2023, the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a call for submission of any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of nanomaterials used in cosmetics.   Details of the call Any inter

Are you ready for the next big thing in cosmetics regulation? The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) has arrived, reshaping the landscape of cosmetic oversight in the United States. This groundbreaking legislation, enacted on D

On 22 September 2023, the EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its opinion on the use of Methyl Salicylate in cosmetics for children. Methyl Salicylate, an ingredient used in fragrance mixtures and oral hygiene products, wa

Health Canada has extended the comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed disclosure requirements for hazardous substances found in household chemical products such as cleaners and lubricants. This pre-consultation is open fo

In a progressive step to improve consumer safety and align with international standards, New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) recently announced ambitious proposals to overhaul the cosmetics industry. These proposals come after th

On 2 November 2023, the 90-day deadline set by the Argentine National Administration of Medicines, Food, and Medical Technology (ANMAT) for companies to make the required revisions and begin the process of changing formulations and labeling required

Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are currently seeking feedback from industry stakeholders and interested parties on the regulation of low boiling point naphthas (LBPNs). The deadline for comments is May 15, 2024.  Â

On November 7, 2023, the European Union's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released a preliminary opinion on the use of hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt in oxidative hair colourants. Hair colouring cosmetic

Following the latest meeting of EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) on 26 October 2023 the Committee published its final opinions on the fragrance benzyl salicylate, the preservative butylparaben, the nanomaterial fullerenes in cosm

On November 11, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (Minister Han Hwa-jin) announced that it will implement a ‘Chemical-Safe Car Management’ initiative as part of the 4th Chemical Safety Week. The announcement was made at a ceremony held at Seoul D

On 5 December 2023, the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published a preliminary opinion on Titanium Dioxide. Previous SCCS Opinions on dermally applied cosmetic products remain unchanged for the TiO2 grades and

On 14 December 2023, the EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the use of methylparaben as a preservative in cosmetic products. Endocrine disrupting substances The European Commission has adopted a

On 15 December 2023, the EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published a preliminary opinion on the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products. Some background Aluminium (Al) and Al compounds are used in cosmetic products, in pa

On 15 December 2023, the EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the preliminary opinion on benzophenone–4. Background The EU Cosmetics Regulation provides adequate tools to regulate the use of cosmetic substances that

On 21 December 2023, the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the use of Silver Zinc Zeolite (SZZ) in body sprays and deodorants. SZZ is used because of the antibacterial properties of the silver ions produ

On January 31, 2024, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced new regulations for cosmetics.   The new regulations include:  Strengthening labelling requirements for some small-capacity cosmetics, such as intimate hygiene s

New Zealand, a pioneer in environmental protection, has taken a significant step to improve consumer safety and safeguard the environment by banning the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as 'forever chemicals', in cosm

The European Commission issued Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/232 on 25 October 2023, amending Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. This amendment ensures a balance between environmental sustainability and con

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a draft Indian Standard for Polystyrene (Crystal and High Impact) to ensure its safe use with food, pharmaceuticals, and drinking water. The standard, a revision of IS 10142, focuses on preventing toxic