The United Kingdom has notified the WTO of a draft restriction under the UK REACH Regulation, aiming to limit the use of certain hazardous substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up (PMU) products. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)...
Vietnam has notified the WTO of a draft Decree on the management of cosmetic products, aimed at strengthening safety, quality, and market control. The text comprehensively regulates key aspects of the sector, including: Mandatory product notification prior to...
The Scottish Government will ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic in order to reduce marine pollution and the generation of microplastics, as these products are a source of marine litter and cause blockages in the sewer system. Following a public...
Following the publication in November 2025 of the draft Regulation “The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2026”, intended to amend Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as it applies in Great Britain, the official instrument numbered 2026 No....
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the color additive regulations (21 CFR Part 73) to allow the expanded use of Spirulina Extract and Beetroot Red as color additives exempt from certification in human food. Spirulina Extract: Expands the permitted...
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has proposed a new regulatory measure to strengthen control over 1,4-dioxane in certain consumer products, with the aim of protecting consumers and the environment. Currently, the New York State Department...
The Eurasian Economic Commission has published an update to the annexes of Technical Regulation TR TC 009/2011 on the safety of perfumery and cosmetic products, applicable in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and...
Following the publication in October 2025 of the draft regulation “The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2026”, intended to amend Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as applicable in Great Britain, the official document numbered 2026 No. 23...
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has adopted a new regulatory measure adding nail products containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) to the list of Priority Products under the Safer Consumer Products program, with the aim of strengthening the...
The General Directorate of Medicines, Foods and Health Products (DIGEMAPS) has presented the Technical Regulation governing the marketing of cosmetic, personal care and household products in the Dominican Republic. This new regulatory framework aims to ensure the...
The UK has published the draft regulation “The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2026”, which will amend Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as applicable in Great Britain. The measure will lower the threshold at which it becomes mandatory to...
A new regulation in England bans the sale of wet wipes containing plastic in order to reduce pollution in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. Wet wipes with plastic are a major source of waste and release microplastics when flushed down the toilet. According to UK Water...