In October 2025, the OPSS (Office for Product Safety and Standards) issued a call for data on a group of cosmetic ingredients (4 benzophenones, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Triphenyl Phosphate, and BHA) suspected of having endocrine-disrupting properties, with the aim of having …
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Feb 5, 2026
Deadline extended for the British OPSS call for data on 7 endocrine disruptors
Jan 15, 2026
California: Products containing Methyl Methacrylate listed as “Priority Products” on April 1, 2026
On January 15, 2026, California confirmed the measure notified in December 2024, which consists of listing cosmetics containing Methyl Methacrylate in concentrations greater than 1,000 ppm as “Priority Products”. The effective date has been specified and set for April …
Jan 7, 2026
Withdrawal of the CLH classification intention for Hydroxycitronellal
In a 7 January 2026 update to the Registry of CLH intentions, ECHA indicates that the CLH classification intention for Hydroxycitronellal (a fragrance ingredient), notably in Repr. 1B, carried by the Netherlands, was withdrawn on 11 December 2025.
Dec 23, 2025
The Andean Community announces ban on TPO
On 22 December 2025, the Andean Community (comprising Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru) notified the prohibition of two ingredients in cosmetics: Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO) and Dimethyltolylamine, both of which have also been banned in Europe by Regulation (EU) 2025/877 …
Dec 22, 2025
Spain withdraws its "accessible" labelling project
In September 2025, Spain notified a draft Royal Decree “regulating accessible labelling of consumer products,” particularly for people with disabilities and visual impairments. Following a detailed opinion from the European Commission, it has now withdrawn this draft, stating that …
Dec 11, 2025
The US FDA proposes adding Bemotrizinol to the list of active ingredients authorized for use in sunscreens
In a press release issued on December 11, 2025, the US FDA announced its intention to add bemotrizinol (European INCI: bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) to the list of active ingredients authorized for use in sunscreen products, indicating that it …
Dec 5, 2025
Agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the further postponement of the EUDR
The European Commission has just announced the agreement of the Parliament and the Council on its proposed amendment to the “Deforestation” Regulation. The agreement provides, in particular, for a one-year postponement of the entry into force (to December 31, 2026 …
Nov 26, 2025
The new postponement of the "Deforestation-free" Regulation approved by the European Parliament
On proposal from the European Commission and after agreement by the Council, the European Parliament voted in favor of a further one-year postponement of the application of the “Deforestation-free” Regulation on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Like the Member States, MEPs …
Nov 26, 2025
The US FDA withdraws its proposal for mandatory testing of products containing talc
The FDA has just announced the withdrawal of its regulatory proposal, initiated in December 2024, which aimed to require testing, using standardised methods, of talc-containing products to detect the presence of asbestos. The Agency explains that it made this …
Nov 11, 2025
A ECHA hub for SMEs
On November 11, 2025, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) announced the launch of a hub dedicated to SMEs on its website to help small businesses meet their obligations under European chemicals legislation. The hub contains online tools and materials from Member …