April 12, 2024. On 10 April 2024, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization…
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BHT now restricted in the United Kingdom
April 8, 2024. On April 1, 2024, the UK issued a new Regulation restricting the…
New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics
Today, March 15, 2024, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Regulation (EU)…
Ingredients in the spotlight: Octocrylene
January 22, 2024. Octocrylene (CAS 6197-30-4) is an organic UV filter used in cosmetic products…
Ingredients in the spotlight: silicones D4, D5, and D6
November 21, 2023. Silicones in cosmetic products have several functions, such as hair and skin…
Ingredients in the spotlight: Cannabidiol (CBD)
September 15, 2023. There is an ongoing call for data on the safety of Cannabidiol…
Ingredients in the spotlight: Retinol and its derivatives
July 24, 2023 – A popular cosmetic ingredient commonly known as ‘Vitamin A’ comprises a…
Which ingredients will be restricted in the European Union by the end of 2023?
26 June 2023. New restrictions for several cosmetic substances, including Retinol, will enter into force…
Updated EU draft regulation on the use of certain nanomaterials in cosmetic products
June 8, 2023 – On May 23, 2023, the European Commission notified the World Trade…
Q&A on the regulatory requirements to sell cosmetic products in Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland
May 16, 2023 – The European Economic Area (EEA) agreement extends the principle of free…