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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, February 17, 2025
Washington State notifies the ban on 28 formaldehyde releasersSubscribers only
Washington State’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act already regulates many chemicals deemed toxic in cosmetics, including formaldehyde, which is banned. The D...
Monday, February 17, 2025
Taiwan notifies mandatory labelling of 24 allergensSubscribers only
On 27 January 2024, Taiwan notified a change to its regulations applicable to cosmetic products. The aim is to impose specific labelling of 24 allerge...
Monday, February 17, 2025
Silver, Ozone, Propylparaben: Opinion of the UK HSESubscribers only
On 7 February 2025, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the Agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinions on t...
Monday, February 17, 2025
State regulations in the United StatesSubscribers only
Although the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) applies at federal level to all 50 US states, each state has the right to adopt its own...
Monday, February 10, 2025
MoCRA: the first feedbacksSubscribers only
With these new obligations (registration of establishments and notification of products, reporting of serious undesirable effects, etc.), the Moderniz...
Monday, January 27, 2025
Vinyl Acetate added to California's Proposition 65Subscribers only
In a recent update, the Californian Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announced that it had added Vinyl Acetate to the Proposit...
Monday, January 27, 2025
Health Canada announces an update to the cosmetic notification formSubscribers only
Since 9 October 2024, the date on which the amendments to the Cosmetic Regulations came into force, Health Canada has provided operators with a revise...
Monday, January 20, 2025
Brazil updates its list of cosmetic restricted substancesSubscribers only
On 8 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of restricted substances in personal hygiene products, cosmetics and...
Monday, January 20, 2025
Great Britain notifies restrictions on the use of Methyl SalicylateSubscribers only
On 16 October 2024, Great Britain notified a draft text introducing restrictions on the use of Methyl Salicylate in cosmetic products. A 60-day consul...
Monday, January 13, 2025
Brazil updates its list of substances banned in cosmeticsSubscribers only
On 7 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of substances banned for use in personal hygiene products, cosmetics...
Monday, December 30, 2024
Great Britain: an omnibus regulation for 64 CMRs and Kojic AcidSubscribers only
On 17 December 2024, Great Briatain published Statutory Instrument 2024 No.1334. It includes a ban on 64 CMR substances (eight of which have INCI name...
Monday, December 30, 2024
US FDA proposes mandatory testing of talc-containing productsSubscribers only
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 stan...
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