The United Kingdom has approved the regulation The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2025, which limits the use of Oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) in cosmetic products for safety reasons.Starting from January 21, 2026, the maximum...
France has taken a firm step in regulating chemical substances in consumer products with the recent Law 2025-188, published in the Journal Officiel de la République Française on February 28, 2025. This new legislation bans the manufacture, import, and...
Kojic Acid, recognized for its use in skincare products, will be restricted to a maximum concentration of 1% in products designed for the face and hands. This measure responds to the findings of the scientific evaluation carried out by the SAG-CS Group, which...
The SAG-CS has issued its final opinion on the use of octocrylene in cosmetic products as a sunscreen and UV stabilizer.
The SAG-CS has published its final opinion on the use of dihydroxyacetone in cosmetic products, such as UV-free tanning products and hair dyes.
The SAG-CS has issued its final opinion on the use of benzophenone-3 in cosmetic products such as sunscreen and UV stabilizers.
On May 31, 2024, the Council of State validated the ban on the use of the “biodegradable” claim after a cancellation of the application by the Federation of Responsible Hygiene and Maintenance (FHR) and the Federation of Beauty Companies (Febea). These federations...
The UK Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has published the final opinion on the use of Kojic Acid. Kojic Acid is currently not subject to regulation under the UK Cosmetic Products Regulations....
The UK Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has published the final opinion on the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT). BHT is currently not subject to regulation under the UK Cosmetic Products...
On October 23, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of the United Kingdom Government published the update on its labeling and packaging (CLP) regulations. This UK body has updated the GB MCL (Mandatory Classification and Labelling) list for 98 chemical substances in...
Se ha publicado una guía sobre como se aplican a los productos cosméticos que se suministran en Gran Bretaña a partir del 01 de enero de 2021 el Reglamento 1223/2009 y las Regulaciones de aplicación de productos cosméticos de 2013. Con motivo del Brexit, se ha...
En Francia, la Agencia Nacional para la Seguridad de los Medicamentos y Productos de Salud (ANSM) ha publicado un comunicado para los fabricantes de productos cosméticos, en relación a la presencia de Phenoxyethanol. En este comunicado, ANSM exige a los fabricantes de...