The U.S. FDA on December 29, 2025 released a congressionally mandated report under the MoCRA evaluating the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products. While the report...
If 2025 made anything clear, it was that regulation and geopolitics are no longer background forces for the beauty and personal care industry – they are central to strategy, cost...
CMR substances are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction. In the EU they are classified under the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 into: CMR 1A: known human carcinogen/mutagen/reprotoxic. CMR 1B: presumed based on...
In light of technical and scientific developments and the SCCS’s expert judgment, and taking into account various health concerns, the SCCS is requested to: 1. Identify and justify whether there...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued its scientific advice on the hair dye “Basic Brown 16” with the specification (CI 12250) and CAS: 26381-41-9 after the required...
The SCCS considers the use of Tea Tree Oil (TTO) as an anti-seborrheic and anti-microbial agent safe in four defended product types – up to the maximum concentration of 2.0%...
Washington is the first state in the United States to ban formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics. The chemicals will be banned under the Toxic Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA), which will take...
South Africa has published draft regulations aimed at banning the production, distribution, sale, import and export of microplastics and products containing them, a major step in the country’s fight against...
CMR substances are classified into three categories (CMR 1A, CMR 1B, and CMR 2) based on the strength of scientific evidence for their harmful effects. According to article 15 of Regulation (EC)...
Halal cosmetics refer to personal care products that comply with Islamic law. These products must be free from any prohibited (Haram) or impure (Najis) substances. Under Islamic law, Haram substances include blood,...
