The Council has released its position on Omnibus VI, and a disagreement has emerged between its concept of “simplification” and the “real simplification” expected by industry stakeholders. The Council of the European Union has published its stance on “Omnibus VI”, a...
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CO₂CO unveils palm oil alternative that could revolutionize cosmetic supply chains
The creators of this new technology, Mibelle Group, LanzaTech, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Interface and Bioprocess Engineering (IGB) said they aimed to reduce deforestation and create a more sustainable supply chain. Palm oil has long been a cornerstone of...
Clean beauty, sustainable beauty y biotech beauty: tendencias clave en el desarrollo y regulación cosmética
En la última década, la industria cosmética y los laboratorios de formulación han incorporado conceptos como clean beauty, sustainable beauty y biotech beauty como pilares estratégicos. Aunque en marketing se utilicen de manera intercambiable, cada uno responde a...
Transparency in cosmetics: FDA launches public dashboard for real-time adverse event reporting
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the launch of a new Public Dashboard for the Cosmetic Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), an interactive tool that allows users to review reported data on adverse events associated with the use of cosmetics....
Sunscreen Cosmetics in the EU: Technical and Regulatory Keys to a Safe, Compliant Formula
Sunscreen cosmetic products must meet both consumer expectations and a complex European regulatory framework. Formulating an SPF product involves multiple layers of validation: efficacy, stability, compatibility, labelling, notification — all backed by comprehensive,...
Regulation 1223/2009 review: key legal changes for the cosmetics industry
The European Commission has proposed a revision of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, aiming to modernise the regulatory framework for cosmetic products. This initiative is part of a broader simplification effort that also affects Regulations No 1272/2008 and 2019/1009.
A New Chapter for U.S. Sunscreen Regulation?
In June 2025, U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill that could mark a turning point in sunscreen regulation. The SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act (H.R. 3686) aims to streamline the U.S. FDA’s approval process for sunscreen ingredients, enabling quicker access to advanced sun protection and aligning regulatory practices with modern scientific standards.
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...
We’re turning 13! Backed by over 30 years of expertise in cosmetic regulation
At cosmeticsinMind, we’re celebrating 13 years of working alongside industry professionals to ensure regulatory compliance in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of cosmetic products across Europe.








