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Brazil updates its list of substances banned in cosmetics

On 7 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of substances banned for use in personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes. A 60-day consultation was opened.

United Kingdom: an omnibus regulation for 64 CMRs and Kojic Acid

On 17 December 2024, the UK published Statutory Instrument 2024 No.1334. It includes a ban on 64 CMR substances (eight of which have INCI names), and new restrictions on kojic acid.

US FDA proposes mandatory testing of talc-containing products

On 26 December 2024, the US FDA opened a consultation on a draft rule aimed at requiring talc-containing products to be tested for asbestos using standardised methods.

GB CLP: HSE Opinion on Potassium Bromide

On 27 November 2024, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the Agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinion proposing the harmonised classification and labelling of Potassium Bromide. Once again, this opinion differs significantly from that of ECHA’s RAC…

Methyl Methacrylate under scrutiny in California

On 20 November 2024, the United States notified a draft amendment to the Californian regulations. The aim is to include Methyl Methacrylate in the list of Priority Products.

Monday, September 5, 2022

Canada: Update of the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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Canada has just announced the update of its “Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist”. This includes the addition of two ingredients that are now restricted and t...

Monday, September 5, 2022

EU/UK: Consolidated Cosmetics Regulations 2022 are published!

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On both sides of the Channel, the regulatory authorities have just published the consolidated versions of their respective Cosmetics Regulations, whic...

Monday, August 22, 2022

UK updates its cosmetic ingredients regulation

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The UK has updated the technical annexes of its version of the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, as amended by the Product Safety and Metrology Statutor...

Friday, July 22, 2022

Endocrine disruptors: 2nd OPSS call for data

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The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), which regulates cosmetic products in the UK, has launched a call for data for six ingredients with...

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The latest adjustments to Brazilian cosmetic regulations (3/3)

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Brazil has just notified several updates of its regulations applicable to cosmetic products. Overview of the main measures of the “Labelling in Portug...

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The latest adjustments to Brazilian cosmetic regulations (2/3)

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Brazil has just notified several updates of its regulations applicable to cosmetic products. Overview of the main measures of the “Modifications to th...

Monday, May 2, 2022

The latest adjustments to Brazilian cosmetic regulations (1/3)

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Brazil has just notified several updates of its regulations applicable to cosmetic products. List of authorised colourants, products for children, con...

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

UK notifies update of banned and restricted cosmetic ingredients

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The United Kingdom has just transmitted to the WTO a draft regulation aiming at modifying the list of prohibited and restricted ingredients in cosmeti...

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Endocrine disruptors: OPSS call for data

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On 5 April 2022, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), which regulates cosmetic products in the UK, launched a call for data for five in...

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Brazil notifies its regulation on sunscreen products and multifunctional cosmetics with SPF

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On 5 April 2022, Brazil notified the WTO of its Resolution No. 629, adopted on 10 March to internalise Mercosur Resolution No. 08/2011, and aimed at d...

Monday, March 7, 2022

An international agreement to fight plastic pollution... supported by the cosmetics industry

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On 2 March 2022, the 5th United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) approved a so-called historic agreement to end plastic pollution and forge a l...

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Brazil updates its list of authorised UV-filters

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On 18 February 2022, Brazil notified the WTO of its Resolution No.600, adopted on 9 February to internalise Mercosur Resolution No. 44/15, as amended ...