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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.

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Homosalate: new restrictions come into force

On this 1st january 2025, the new restrictions on the UV filter Homosalate set out in Regulation (EU) 2022/2195 come into force. They apply to all new products placed on the market.

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.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The studious 2024 edition of in-cosmetics Global

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The European major event dedicated to active ingredients for cosmetics returned to Paris for three days. From April 16 to 18, 2024, Pavillon No.1 of t...

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Who are the winners of the in-cosmetics Global 2024 Awards?

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In-cosmetics means awards ceremonies. As usual, all exhibitors can put their latest creations up for competition. Here are the winners of the 2024 edi...

Monday, April 22, 2024

The impact of micro- and nanoplastics on cardiovascular accidents

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According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the presence of microplastics in the carotid arteries increases the risk of myo...

Monday, April 22, 2024

New CLH classification proposal for Hydrogen Peroxide

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On 15 April 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Finland’s proposal to amend the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Hydr...

Monday, April 22, 2024

Japan regulates Cysteamine HCl

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On 15 April 2024, Japan notified a new restriction on the ingredient Cysteamine HCl, used in cosmetics, particularly in texturising hair products. The...

Monday, April 15, 2024

CMRs, Kojic Acid: Great Britain notifies an amendment to its cosmetics regulations

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On 10 April 2024, Great Britain notified a document providing for a number of changes to its cosmetics regulations. The main changes involve adding 52...

Monday, April 15, 2024

Results of US FDA investigation into talc-containing cosmetics

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On 5 April 2024, the US FDA published the results of its ongoing investigation into cosmetic products containing talc, with the aim of verifying the p...

Monday, April 15, 2024

France presents a new PFAS plan

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On the same day that French MPs voted in favour of banning PFAS, particularly in cosmetics, from January 2026, the government published an “Interminis...

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

The French National Assembly tackles PFAS

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On 4 April 2024, following a proposal by Nicolas Thierry, the “Les Ecologistes” MP for Gironde, the National Assembly voted on first reading to ban PF...

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Prostaglandin analogues: new request for Opinion to SCCS

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In its assessment at the beginning of 2022, the SCCS was unable to reach a conclusion on the safety of prostaglandin analogues substances. Since the i...

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Silver: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following an opinion from the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommending that silver be classified as “Toxic...

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Citral: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission, the SCCS has assessed the safety of Citral (a fragrance ingredient) with regard to its sensiti...