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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 8, 2025
Canada: new updates to the cosmetic notification formSubscribers only
On 7 October 2025, Health Canada has announced a new update to its cosmetics declaration form. Details of the changes.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Spain notifies a Royal Decree for an accessible labellingSubscribers only
On 15 September 2025, Spain notified a draft Royal Decree “regulating the accessible labelling of consumer products.” The main objective is to ensure ...
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The major re-examination of SPFs in AustraliaSubscribers only
The case began in June with an investigation by a consumer association that revealed huge differences between the claimed SPFs and the actual SPFs in ...
Monday, September 15, 2025
The US FDA launches a public database on undesirable effectsSubscribers only
On 12 September 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration announced the launch of a public database of its Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) for ...
Monday, September 1, 2025
Canada's consultation on topical products containing human-derived exosomesSubscribers only
On August 14, 2025, Health Canada opened a 75-day consultation period on its approach to classifying topical products containing human-derived exosome...
Friday, August 29, 2025
Washington State bans 25 formaldehyde releasersSubscribers only
On 28 August 2025, the Washington State Department of Ecology announced the adoption of a new chapter of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC): “Ch...
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Australia notifies proposals for new regulations for 3 UV filtersSubscribers only
On 21 August 2025, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) launched a consultation on proposed regulatory changes to three UV filters: Homo...
Monday, August 25, 2025
Cannabis-derived ingredients: amendment to the Canadian HotlistSubscribers only
Canada has just announced a revision of its Ingredient Hotlist for cannabis-derived ingredients. This update is related to recent changes to the Canna...
Monday, August 25, 2025
Tea Tree EO, HEMA and HMPA: the Opinion of the GB HSESubscribers only
During the month of August 2025, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the Agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its ...
Monday, August 25, 2025
Triphenyl Phosphate under scrutiny in CaliforniaSubscribers only
On 19 August 2025, the United States notified a proposed amendment to California regulations. The aim is to include products containing Triphenyl Phos...
Monday, August 25, 2025
Ukraine notifies alignment with Regulation (EC) 1223/2009Subscribers only
On July 30, 2025, the Ukrainian Ministry of Health notified a draft decision to amend several articles and annexes of its Technical Regulation on Cosm...
Monday, July 28, 2025
Great Britain publishes its restrictions on the use of Benzophenone-3Subscribers only
On 21 July 2025, Great Britain published Statutory Intrument 2025 No. 901, entitled “The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2...
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