Australia – TGA reviews 4-MBC in sunscreens
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 52nd Amendment – End of the Consultation Period
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...
UK – The SAG-CS publishes seven new opinions
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...
PPWR – The European Commission launches three consultations
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...
UK – The United Kingdom proposes updating the mandatory classification and labelling of 20 hazardous chemical substances
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...
PPWR – Consultation on the registration of packaging producers
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 adopts amendments to its Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products
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...
Climbazole – Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
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,...
Silver – Draft Commission Regulation
The European Commission has notified the WTO of a draft Regulation correcting Regulation (EU) 2026/78 (the 8th “CMR” Regulation), with the aim of adapting the restrictions applicable to the ingredient Silver to the latest SCCS conclusions on its safety. Following the...
UK – CAP Publishes New Guidance on Environmental Claims in Advertising
The UK Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has published a new practical guide designed to help advertisers develop clear, accurate and evidence-based environmental claims. Environmental claims can be an effective tool for communicating the characteristics or...
Cuminaldehyde – Mandate
The SCCS has approved the European Commission's Mandate to assess the safety of Cuminaldehyde, a fragrance ingredient used as a perfuming and skin conditioning agent. Cuminaldehyde (CAS No. 122-03-2, EC No. 204-527-4) is not currently regulated under Regulation (EC)...
p-Cymene – Mandate
The SCCS has approved the European Commission's Mandate to assess the safety of p-Cymene, a fragrance ingredient used as a perfuming agent and skin conditioning agent. The ingredient p-Cymene (CAS No. 99-87-6, EC No. 202-796-7) is not currently regulated under...