The European Union (EU) has published plans to add five more ingredients early next year to its list of prohibited CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction) substances for use...
Benzophenone 2 (BP-2) Having considered all the available data, and the concerns relating to potential endocrine disrupting properties, the SCCS cannot conclude on the safety of Benzophenone-2 because genotoxicity potential...
The European Commission has adopted Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/909, published on 28 April 2026, amending Annexes II, III, V and VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The amendment...
BPJPH(The BADAN PENYELENGGARA JAMINAN PRODUK HALAL) head delivered an uncompromising message to international trade partners in late 2025: there will be no further extensions beyond the October 2026 deadline. What makes...
Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 was published on 26th July 2023, regarding labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products. This regulation state: 1- Fragrance substances are organic compounds with characteristic, usually pleasant, odours....
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4, CAS: 556-67-2), Cyclopentasiloxane (D5, CAS: 541-02-6) and Cyclohexasiloxane(D6, CAS: 540-97-6) are cyclic siloxanes used in cosmetic formulations, particularly to improve spreadability, lightness and the silky sensory profile of products. Commission...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to advance sunscreen innovation. Bemotrizinol is...
The European Union (EU) is firmly committed to phasing out animal testing at the earliest opportunity. This policy goal recognises the need to protect animals as sentient beings; it is...
Acetophenone (CAS No. 98-86-2, EC No. 202-708-7), with chemical name ‘1- phenylethanone’, is an aromatic compound commonly used in cosmetics primarily as perfuming agent, valued for its sweet and floral...
The BPC (Biocidal Products Committee) adopted its opinions supporting the approval of ethanol as active substance in the following product-types: Product-type 1: Human hygiene products, such as hand disinfectants; Product-type...
