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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.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Canada is preparing several amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient HotlistSubscribers only
On May 3, 2019, Health Canada opened a consultation on several updates of the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. In the scope: the authorisation of Dihydroc...
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Cosmetic regulation in RussiaSubscribers only
Russia is a founding member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EUEA), as are Belarus and Kazakhstan. Armenia and Kyrgyzstan joined the EUEA in 2014 and 2...
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Brexinfinite: here we go again for a... flexible postponement
It wasn’t March 29, 2019 as planned. It was also not on April 12 as announced. On the night of 10-11 April, EU leaders and British Prime Minister Ther...
Monday, April 1, 2019
Brexit: the "No-Deal" scenario is likely to happen on April 12
After the British House of Commons voted again against the EU exit agreement on March 29, 2019, the European Commission announced the “No-Deal” scenar...
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
7 things businesses in the EU27 need to know before BrexitSubscribers only
The United Kingdom (UK) will leave the European Union (EU) on Friday 29 March 2019 at midnight. This is exactly two years after it notified the Europe...
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Critical regulatory developments around the worldSubscribers only
The United Kingdom and its Brexit, China and the United States are not the only countries in the world where regulatory developments are impacting the...
Monday, December 17, 2018
United States: towards a tightening of cosmetics regulations?Subscribers only
Unlike some countries, the cosmetics regulations in the United States are considered to be quite flexible. This “laxity” is not to the liking of some ...
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
China: on the road to new regulations (2/2)Subscribers only
Complex regulations, burdensome administrative procedures, some of the longest registration times in the world, impossibility of using new ingredients...
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
China: on the road to new regulations (1/2)Subscribers only
Will things finally move in China? For so long, we have been waiting for a more flexible regulation that would facilitate exports to this country, we ...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Italy joins the anti-microplastics movement
On 22 June 2018, Italy notified the WTO a draft regulation aimed to ban the marketing of non-biodegradable and non-compostable cotton buds and exfolia...
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Northern Ireland: the ban of plastic particles in cosmetics to comeSubscribers only
Following the action already taken by England, Wales and Scotland (as by many other Member States and third countries), Northern Ireland now notify th...
Monday, May 21, 2018
Exporting to the United States: regulatory pre-requisitesSubscribers only
Under American regulations, cosmetics are divided into two different categories, contrary to what is implemented in Europe. As a result, it is crucial...
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