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...
On August 28, 2025, the Washington State Department of Ecology adopted a new chapter, Chapter 173-339 WAC: Restrictions on Cosmetic Products, in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). This restricts the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetic products that...
In California, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is proposing to include nail products containing triphenyl phosphate (TPhP)—including coatings and artificial nails—on the Priority Products List. This designation would apply to any nail product that contains TPhP as an intentionally added ingredient, residual, or contaminant.
Ukraine updates its regulations on cosmetic products to align with European Union legislation.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) reports that Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda have officially announced the adoption of a new regional technical standard for anti-aging cosmetic products. The statement, issued at the request of these five East African...
The United Kingdom has adopted the The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 No. 901, which restricts the use of oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) in cosmetic products for safety reasons. The maximum permitted concentrations are: 6%...
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...
On June 17, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a Draft Decree of Vietnam on Cosmetics Management, the main purpose of which is to ensure the protection of human health and safety.
In February 2025, the Canadian government implemented changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist to enhance the safety of cosmetic products. The modifications include the addition of new restricted and prohibited ingredients, as well as adjustments to the permitted...
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...