Best Practice Guidance on Read-Across – ICCS
The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) has recently published its Best Practice Guidance on Read-Across, a practical guide designed to support the consistent application of the read-across methodology in safety assessments for both human health and...
The European Commission announces the provisional political agreement on the Chemicals Omnibus VI package
The European Commission announced the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on the Chemicals Omnibus VI proposal, an initiative aimed at simplifying parts of the EU chemicals legislation by...
Trimethylolpropane – Intention for Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Norway has submitted an intention to harmonise the classification of Trimethylolpropane, an ingredient primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of esters employed as emollients and skin-conditioning agents in cosmetic formulations. Trimethylolpropane...
Methylparaben – Intention for Classification and Labelling (CLH)
France has submitted a classification intention for the ingredient Methylparaben. The ingredient Methylparaben (CAS No. 99-76-3, EC No. 202-785-7), used in cosmetics as a preservative, is currently regulated under Annex V of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, with maximum...
Octocrylene – SEAC Draft Opinion
Following the adoption of RAC’s opinion on 4 June 2026, SEAC adopted its draft opinion on 11 June 2026 regarding the proposed restriction of Octocrylene submitted by France under the REACH Regulation. In its assessment, SEAC provisionally concludes that the proposed...
Guide to Regulation (EU) 2025/40 – Packaging and Packaging Waste
The European Commission has published Guidance Document C/2026/3084 in the Official Journal of the European Union to facilitate the interpretation and uniform application of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR). Regulation (EU) 2025/40,...
FDA Authorizes the Use of Bemotrizinol in OTC Sunscreens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added Bemotrizinol to the list of permitted active ingredients for OTC sunscreens. This marks the first new UV filter to be added to the U.S. OTC sunscreen monograph system in more than 20 years. Bemotrizinol...
Cyclamen Aldehyde – Mandate
The SCCS has approved the European Commission's Mandate to assess the safety of Cyclamen Aldehyde, a fragrance ingredient used in perfumes and fragranced formulations. Cyclamen Aldehyde (CAS No. 103-95-7; EC No. 203-161-7) is currently not regulated under Regulation...
Resorcinol – RAC Opinion
The ECHA has announced that the RAC has adopted its opinion on the proposal for a harmonised classification of Resorcinol and has classified it as an endocrine disruptor for human health (ED HH 1, EUH380). The proposal to classify Resorcinol (CAS No. 108-46-3, EC No....
Trifluoroacetic Acid – RAC Opinion
Following the harmonised classification proposal submitted by Germany in 2025, the RAC has adopted its opinion on Trifluoroacetic Acid, an ingredient used for its buffering function. The adopted reclassification of Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA; CAS No. 76-05-1, EC No....
Octocrylene – RAC Opinion
RAC has adopted its opinion supporting the restriction of Octocrylene in cosmetic products due to environmental concerns. Octocrylene (CAS No. 6197-30-4, EC No. 228-250-8) is a UV filter widely used in sunscreens and other cosmetic products. According to the...
Indonesia – Draft Proposal for the Implementation of the Halal Assurance System for Cosmetics
Indonesia has notified the WTO of a draft Decree of the Head of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) establishing guidelines for the implementation of the Halal Assurance System applicable to cosmetic products. The guidelines describe the criteria of...