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California targets three new PFAS under Proposition 65Subscribers only

On 30 October 2026, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) published three notices of intent to list certain chemicals – PFAS – under Proposition 65. The consultation period is open until 30 November.

Australia announces a reform of its sunscreens regulationsSubscribers only

On 27 October 2026, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced that it is progressing in developing its reform of the regulations governing suncare products. The main aim is to strengthen confidence in claims relating to SPF.

Measuring benzene in sunscreens: the Australian TGA shares its methodSubscribers only

The TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration), which regulates cosmetic products in Australia, made available its analytical method for detecting and quantifying benzene residues in suncare products. Professionals are encouraged to use it as part of their routine quality control procedures.

Consultation in Australia on 4-MBCSubscribers only

On 11 September 2026, the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration), which regulates cosmetic products in Australia, launched a one-month consultation on the conditions of use for the UV filter 4-MBC (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor).

The British SAG-CS has published seven new OpinionsSubscribers only

During the summer of 2026, the U.K.’s SAG-CS (Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety), the equivalent of the European SCCS, published the conclusions of its final opinions issued from December 2025 through June 2026. Not all of these conclusions are aligned with those of the European SCCS.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Brexit: prepare (again!) for the worst!Subscribers only
It is now a (sad) habit with Brexit: negotiations are slipping, agreements are dragging on, companies still don’t know exactly what regulations they w...
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Canada: Consultation on proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient HotlistSubscribers only
On October 14, 2020, Health Canada opened a consultation on several amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. These adjustments, which have been ...
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
China: registration and notification of new cosmetic ingredients according to CSARSubscribers only
Among the complementary regulations to the new CSAR (Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation), the one on the management of new ingredients...
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
China: registration and notification of cosmetic products according to CSARSubscribers only
Since the publication of the final version of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) on 29 June 2020, China has issued several ...
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
International news: Colombia bans animal tests for cosmeticsSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that the Colombian government has officially banned animal testing for the cosm...
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Entry into force of EU-Vietnam free trade agreementSubscribers only
Within the framework of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France reminds that the trade agreement with Vietnam, which came into force on 1 Au...
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Canada: amendments to Ingredient Hotlist delayed ... and clarifiedSubscribers only
In January 2020, Health Canada issued a “Notice to Stakeholders” regarding several proposed amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. Due to the ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
China: the CSAR is born, long live the CSAR!Subscribers only
China officially announced the release of the final version of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR). The new regulation will ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
International news: Australia bans cosmetics testing on animalsSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that the Australian government has officially banned animal testing for the cos...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
International News: Novelties applicable to cosmetic products in AlgeriaSubscribers only
As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that in a notice addressed to economic operators dated 21 April 2020, the Minis...
Monday, May 4, 2020
International News: Novelties applicable to cosmetic products in IndiaSubscribers only
Many countries have urgently adapted their regulations to meet the new priorities created by the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular to speed up the mark...
Monday, April 27, 2020
What microplastics ban for China?Subscribers only
In China, cosmetic rinse-off products will be subject to a manufacturing ban starting on 31 December 2020 and a sales ban effective on 31 December 202...
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