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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.
Monday, May 14, 2018
Chinese vs European regulatory requirementsSubscribers only
It is no use explaining why cosmetics brands had better venture into China. This dense market promises bright establishment prospects. But before pack...
Monday, April 30, 2018
Importing into Israel: probable impacts of the new RegulationSubscribers only
Exporting products to Israel represents great development prospects for cosmetics manufacturers. However, Israeli regulations are quite complex and co...
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Passport for Japan (3/3): the Japanese regulatory frameworkSubscribers only
With its particular mentality and specific distribution channels, the Japanese cosmetics market has characteristics that need to be well-understood be...
Monday, February 12, 2018
Wales and Scotland: a ban of plastic microbeads in cosmetics to comeSubscribers only
Following the action already taken by England (as by many other Member States and third countries), Wales and Scotland now notify the WTO of their dra...
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Canada adapts the regulation of several cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only
On November 8, 2017, Health Canada opened a consultation on several updates of the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. In the scope: an alignment with Europe...
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
England: the ban of plastic microbeads in cosmetics to come
On 31 July 2017, the United Kingdom notified the WTO a draft regulation aimed to ban microbeads as an ingredient in rinse-off personal care products i...
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Sweden: the ban of plastic particles in cosmetics to comeSubscribers only
On 6 July 2017, Sweden notified the WTO a draft regulation aimed to ban the placing on the market of rinse-off cosmetics that contain plastic particle...
Monday, May 1, 2017
Biodiversity: understanding all about the Nagoya protocolSubscribers only
The Nagoya protocol that came into force on 12 October 2014 aims to guarantee the sovereignty of countries in terms of biological wealth. It marks the...
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Canada ratified the WTO ATF: implications for cosmeticsSubscribers only
As Bill C-13 was enacted in December 2016, Canada ratified the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) on December 16, 2016,...
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
New-Zealand should ban microbeads in cosmetics in 2018
New Zealand has just transmitted to WTO a consultation document aimed to manage microbeads in personal care products. The Government is considering to...
Monday, February 27, 2017
What does CETA change for cosmetics?Subscribers only
On February 15, the European Parliament approved CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Europe and Canada. Although it still rem...
Monday, January 30, 2017
Taiwan hardens its upcoming ban on plastic microbeadsSubscribers only
On 14 October 2016, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu notified the WTO of its intention to ban plastic microbeads in ...
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