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...
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...
Ukraine publishes a revision of its Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products to align it with the EU’s Regulation 1223/2009. Ukraine has submitted a new notification to the WTO announcing a revision of its Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products, with the aim of...
The SAG-CS (Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety) has issued its Final Opinion on the ingredient Hexyl Salicylate in cosmetic products. Hexyl Salicylate (CAS: 6259-76-3 / EC: 228-408-6) is an aromatic ingredient widely used in perfumery and cosmetics for its...
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...
Ukraine updates its regulations on cosmetic products to align with European Union legislation.
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.