A packaging company has announced the first commercial launch of its auto-loading dosing dropper technology. The new packaging is being used for a skin care serum. According to the company, the solution addresses consumer demand for better dosage control, convenience, and cleaner use. The focus is on precise dispensing and an improved user experience. New...
The United Kingdom has introduced its first major update to the UK REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) since establishing its independent chemicals regulatory framework after Brexit. On 15 June 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) added 15 new substances and substance groups to the list, increasing the total...
Canada has announced new regulatory measures affecting several substances used in cosmetic formulations, combining an immediate restriction on one ingredient with proposed notification requirements for others. The measures were published in the Canada Gazette in late June 2026 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). While some provisions are already in force, others are...
AI tools are changing how people discover beauty products, and a new report suggests that brand websites play only a small role in those recommendations. Most of the sources AI relies on come from outside the brands themselves. Editorial coverage, media mentions, and trusted reference sites carry much more weight. The findings suggest that third-party...
The European Commission has published an updated version of the REACH Restrictions Roadmap Rolling List, providing an overview of substances currently under consideration for future restrictions under Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The update, released on 2 July 2026, is intended to give businesses greater visibility into the restriction process and help them prepare for...
Women’s health and personal care are shifting from swift cosmetic solutions to a focus on sustained wellness and longevity. Today, more women seek products that align with their unique physiological changes over time, prioritizing evidence-based choices. Menopause has entered the spotlight, with increasing interest in hormone-free and microbiome-focused options for support. Yet, progress in scientific...
South Korea is continuing to modernize its cosmetics regulatory framework with a new proposal that would introduce detailed implementation measures for recent amendments to the Cosmetics Act. Published by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) on 8 July 2026, the draft Enforcement Rule clarifies how several key reforms will be applied in practice,...
Researchers have identified cilantro fruit extract as a promising ingredient in the study of skin aging. According to recent findings, the extract can selectively remove senescent, or “zombie,” cells while increasing the number of healthy skin cells and supporting collagen production. These aging cells are believed to play an important role in the visible signs...
Three linear siloxanes widely used in cosmetic formulations could soon face increased regulatory scrutiny in the European Union. Octamethyltrisiloxane (L3), Decamethyltetrasiloxane (L4) and Methyl Trimethicone (M3T) are expected to receive a harmonised classification under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, following recent changes to EU chemicals legislation. Although this development does not immediately prohibit...
Ukraine has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to its Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products, introducing changes that could provide cosmetic manufacturers with additional time to comply with the country’s regulatory framework. The draft proposal, notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on 3 July 2026, includes two significant measures: extending the transitional period...
