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...
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...
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...
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...
The United Kingdom has published a corrigendum to notification G/TBT/N/GBR/118 concerning the forthcoming restriction of substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up under UK REACH.
The UK Government has published its strategy to strengthen efforts to combat deforestation linked to supply chains, with the aim of developing a regulatory framework aligned with Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products (EUDR). One of the main measures...
The United Kingdom has notified the WTO of the adoption of The Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, an amendment to the UK regulatory framework on the classification, labeling, and packaging of hazardous...
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)...
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....
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 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...