On 3 August 2026, the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade published...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new Significant New Use...
The European Commission has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation aimed at updating the restrictions applicable to Silver (CAS No. 7440-22-4) in cosmetic products. The proposal is based on the latest Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) opinion published in April 2026. Silver was classified as a Category 2 CMR substance in...
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association has published an important interpretation concerning...
New European Union rules intended to protect consumers against misleading environmental claims will apply from 27 September 2026. Directive (EU) 2024/825 on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition introduces stricter requirements for environmental and sustainability claims made on product packaging, websites, advertisements and other business-to-consumer communications. Generic claims such as “eco-friendly”, “green”, “sustainable” and “climate-friendly” may create significant compliance risks when they are not supported by clear, relevant and verifiable evidence. What Is Greenwashing? Greenwashing occurs when a company presents a product, service or business activity as more environmentally beneficial than it actually is. ...
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has initiated scientific safety assessments of Cuminaldehyde and p-Cymene as constituents of natural complex substances used in cosmetic products. The mandates for both substances were adopted by written procedure on 29 July 2026. The SCCS is expected to complete its scientific opinions within nine months. The assessments focus primarily on the presence of the substances at naturally occurring levels in essential oils, botanical extracts and other natural complex substances rather than their intentional use as standalone cosmetic ingredients. What Is Cuminaldehyde? Cuminaldehyde, CAS...
Colorado has adopted new legislation requiring warning labels on certain hair products...
The year 2026 represents an important compliance period for the global cosmetics industry. New regulatory requirements introduced across the European Union, Canada, France and certain U.S. states directly affect cosmetic formulations, labels, notifications and market access conditions. Major developments include expanded fragrance allergen disclosure requirements, restrictions on PFAS-containing cosmetics, revised warnings for formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and the prohibition of the UV filter 4-MBC. Cosmetic manufacturers and brand owners operating in multiple jurisdictions should assess each product separately against the requirements and transitional deadlines applicable in its target market. European Union Ban on Cosmetics Containing 4-MBC The European Union has completed the phase-out of 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, also known as...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently included four cosmetic-related recalls in its Enforcement Report. All recalls were voluntarily initiated by the respective companies and remain ongoing. The cases highlight two persistent compliance concerns in the cosmetics sector: the presence of prohibited substances and microbial contamination. One of the recalls involved a nail polish remover kit after FDA testing identified methylene chloride and chloroform in the product. Both substances are prohibited for use in cosmetics under US regulations, which led to a Class II recall classification. Two additional recalls concerned unscented and cucumber-scented baby wipes. The products were recalled due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli. FDA classified these actions as Class I recalls, indicating a...
The State of Illinois has enacted new legislation restricting the use of...