Vietnam – New Decree on Cosmetic Management
Vietnam has notified the WTO of a draft Decree on the management of cosmetic products, aimed at strengthening safety, quality, and market control. The text comprehensively regulates key aspects of the sector, including: Mandatory product notification prior to...
Benzotriazole – Consultation on Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
ECHA has opened a public consultation on the proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Benzotriazole (CAS No. 95-14-7, EC No. 202-394-1), ingredient used as antimicrobial in cosmetic products, submitted by Germany. It is currently classified as...
ECHA supports the safe use of ethanol in hand disinfectants
ECHA, through its Biocidal Products Committee (BPC), has concluded that ethanol can be approved as an active substance in hand disinfectants and other biocidal products. The BPC supports the use of ethanol in: Product-type 1: Human hygiene (such as hand disinfectants)...
UK Scotland – New law bans plastic-containing wet wipes to protect rivers and seas
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...
SCCS Meeting on Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
On 11 February 2026, the SCCS held a meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials. During the session, the following points were addressed: TiO₂ (nano and non-nano): the clustering methodology for titanium dioxide was reviewed, and scientific limitations in the...
UK – Regulation on new CMR restrictions
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....
N-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine – Intention for Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Belgium has submitted an intention for classification and labelling for the ingredient N-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine (N-(4-aminophenyl)aniline). The ingredient N-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine (CAS No. 101-54-2 / EC No. 202-951-9) is used in cosmetics as an intermediate in...
USA – List of Color Additives Exempt from Certification
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the color additive regulations (21 CFR Part 73) to allow the expanded use of Spirulina Extract and Beetroot Red as color additives exempt from certification in human food. Spirulina Extract: Expands the permitted...
Prostaglandin analogues – Final Opinion
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1680/25) on three prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products, particularly in eyelash growth formulations. Following the request of the European Commission and the...
Thiomersal y Phenylmercuric salts – Final Opinion
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1686/25) on the use of Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts in cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission and the preliminary opinion, the final opinion of...
Basic Blue 99 – Final Opinion
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1683/25) on the use of Basic Blue 99 (C059) in hair dye cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission and the preliminary opinion, the final opinion of the...
Basic Brown 16 – Final Opinion
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1684/25) on the use of Basic Brown 16 (C009) in hair dye cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission and the preliminary opinion, the final opinion of the...