The public consultation on the proposed harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA, a UV filter used in sunscreens, has started. ECHA has announced Spain's intention to classify Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA (CAS No. 21245-02-3, EC No....
At its September meeting, the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) adopted its final opinion on the proposed restriction of Octocrylene, a UV filter widely used in cosmetic products. The committee concludes that the proposed...
The FDA has published Final Administrative Order OTC000008‑1, which amends OTC Monograph M020 on sunscreens. This order removes Aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and Trolamine salicylate from the list of active ingredients recognised as safe and effective (GRASE). From the...
The RAC has adopted its opinion on the proposal for the harmonised classification of Rosin, Rosin, hydrogenated and Rosin Oligomers, ingredients derived from a natural resin obtained from pine trees and used in cosmetics primarily in depilatory products, make-up and...
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia has reviewed 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC), a substance used as a UV filter in some sunscreens, which is currently prohibited in cosmetic products in the European Union due to its potential...
IFRA has published the End of Consultation Letter corresponding to the 52nd Amendment to the IFRA Standards, following the conclusion of the public consultation period on 12 June 2026. The document outlines the main comments received during the consultation and the...
The UK’s SAG-CS (the equivalent of the European SCCS) has published seven new final opinions on the safety of cosmetic ingredients. These opinions concern Triclocarban, Sodium o-Phenylphenate, Triclosan, Daidzein, o-Phenylphenol, Resorcinol and Silver in cosmetic...
On 14 August 2026, the European Commission launched three public consultations related to Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR). Specifically, Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 provides for the adoption, by 31 December 2026, of two...
The United Kingdom has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposal to amend the GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List (GB MCL List). Of the 20 substances included in the proposal, 8 are identified in the CosIng database in relation to their use...
The European Commission has opened a consultation period on a draft Commission Implementing Regulation laying down harmonised rules for the registration of packaging producers and the reporting of information under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR),...
Ukraine has notified the adoption of amendments to its Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products through Resolution No. 976 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The measure, which was adopted on 29 July 2026 and entered into force on 1 August 2026, amends...
Belgium has submitted a proposal for Classification and Labelling (CLH) for the ingredient Climbazole. The ingredient Climbazole (CAS No. 38083-17-9, EC No. 253-775-4) is used in cosmetics as an anti-seborrhoeic agent, antimicrobial agent and preservative,...