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Faced with the worrying rise in skin cancers, NIVEA SUN has joined forces with France Asso Cancer et Peau to launch an action plan to raise awareness of sun exposure.
Initiated during Mai Violet (a month dedicated to skin cancer …

From June 23 to August 22, 2025, FEBEA is rolling out a nationwide radio campaign to raise awareness about sun protection. Broadcast on 1,000 stations, the educational messages highlight simple actions to reduce risks from UV exposure—responsible for 85% of …

In the absence of an agreement with the European Parliament and the Council, and in the current context of administrative simplification, the European Commission announced on June 20, 2025 its intention to withdraw its draft “Green claims” Directive, initiated …

After Scotland, it’s Wales’ turn to introduce a ban on wet wipes (with the exception of medical wipes), via an amendment to the Single-Use Plastic Products Regulations. The text, published on 19 June 2025, will come into force …

Pierre Fabre Laboratories announces the inauguration of its new US office located in Secaucus, NJ, which will host its dermo-cosmetics and medical care subsidiaries. Eric Ducournau, CEO of Pierre Fabre Laboratories, said : “The US is not only the biggest …

In its June 2025 meeting, and following the consultation that had been opened in March, ECHA’s Member State Committee agreed to identify two new substances as SVHC. These are Tetrasiloxane (CAS: 141-62-8, EC: 205-491-7, Antifoaming) and Methyl Trimethicone (CAS: …

In a press release issued on June 13, 2025, the European Commission welcomes the agreement reached between Parliament and Council on the “One substance, one assessment” package. Comprising three legislative texts (a regulation establishing a common data platform …

Expanscience announces changes to its governance structure. Sophie Robert-Velut, previously Managing Director of Dermo-Cosmetics, Rheumatology and Dermatology, has been appointed Group CEO by Jean-Paul Berthomé, who remains Chairman. This new organization, accompanied by an overhaul of the Executive Committee, is …

The British SAG-CS has just revealed its workplen from June to December 2025. 10 ingredients have been prioritized for evaluation: Resorcinol, Butylparaben, Methylparaben, Salicylic Acid, Hexyl Salicylate, o-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate, Vitamin A, Genistein, Daidzein and Hydroxyapatite (nano). This list …

On 16-17 June 2025, the European Commission and ECHA will organise a third workshop to discuss the roadmap to phase out animal testing for chemical safety assessments. The purpose is to present recommendations and milestone proposals of the roadmap for …