Ukraine updates its regulations on cosmetic products to align with European Union legislation.
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Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda harmonize standards for anti-aging cosmetics
The World Trade Organization (WTO) reports that Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda have officially announced the adoption of a new regional technical standard for anti-aging cosmetic products. The statement, issued at the request of these five East African...
UK – Restriction on the use of Oxybenzone in cosmetics starting from 2026
The United Kingdom has adopted the The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 No. 901, which restricts the use of oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) in cosmetic products for safety reasons. The maximum permitted concentrations are: 6%...
Draft Regulation amending the Annexes to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
The European Commission has notified the WTO of the draft amending Regulation (EC) Nº 1223/2009 as regards cosmetic ingredients in its Annexes II, III, V and VI.
Updated Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients
On July 10th, 2025, the European Commission published the Commission Implementing Decision on the Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients.
Australia – Reviews its sunscreen filters: homosalate, oxybenzone and benzophenone
In July 2025, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) opened a public consultation on potential changes to the regulation of three key sunscreen filters: homosalate, oxybenzone (benzophenone-3), and benzophenone. Australia, which has the highest skin cancer...
Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
The European Commission has proposed simplifying three regulations relating to chemical products and ingredients, including Regulation (EC) Nº 1223/2009, which regulates cosmetic products.
L-carvone / Spearmint Oil – Consultations on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
ECHA has launched a public consultation on the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of L-carvone and spearmint oil, ingredients used in cosmetic products.