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...
Talc is a naturally occurring mineral, mined from the earth, composed of magnesium, silicon, oxygen, and hydrogen. Chemically, talc is a hydrous magnesium silicate with a chemical formula of Mg3Si4O10(OH)2.Talc...
ECHA is considering recommending the following substances for the REACH Authorization List: Bumetrizole (UV-326) 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol (UV-329) Triphenyl phosphate 2-(dimethylamino)-2-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-1-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]butan-1-one ECHA is looking for further information on the uses and...
Indonesia, with the world’s largest Muslim population (86% of its 298 million people), is developing and enforcing halal laws. Indonesian authorities have confirmed that halal certification will be mandatory for...
Question from SCCS: In light of the new data provided, the previous SCCS Opinion (SCCS/1665/24) and taking under consideration the classification as toxic for reproduction Cat. 2, does the SCCS...
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products stipulates that cosmetic products placed on the EU market must be safe for human health when used under normal or foreseeable conditions of...
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...
