The European Union’s General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), Regulation (EU) 2023/988, represents one of the most significant updates to consumer product safety legislation in recent years. Although the regulation officially became applicable on 13 December 2024, its practical implications continue to evolve, particularly following the publication of new European Commission guidance in November 2025. For...
The European Union is advancing towards a more coordinated system for the evaluation of chemical substances. Through the “One Substance, One Assessment (OSOA)” initiative, European institutions aim to improve how scientific information on chemicals is generated, shared and assessed across different regulatory sectors. For the cosmetics industry, this development represents an important step in the...
On April 15, 2026, the China National Institute for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released two new trial technical guidelines for hair perming cosmetics: Technical Guideline for Research on Hair Perming Cosmetics (Trial) Technical Guideline for Research on Quality Control Requirements for Hair Perming Cosmetics (Trial) Together, these documents provide a clearer regulatory framework for...
Canada has introduced a new risk assessment framework for nanomaterials under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). The update focuses on how nanomaterials behave, their lifecycle, and their possible impact on human health and the environment. The change is not about creating completely new rules, but about adapting existing chemical assessment systems with nano-specific considerations....
Vietnam has introduced an important regulatory change for the cosmetic industry. The country has removed the requirement for prior approval of cosmetic advertising content before publication. Under the new rules, companies no longer need to get a “Confirmation of Advertising Content” from health authorities before advertising cosmetic products in Vietnam. This reform came through Circular...
Cosmetic dupes have become one of the biggest talking points in the beauty industry lately. Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram helped push the trend fast, especially among consumers looking for products that resemble premium cosmetics but cost much less. What started as a viral beauty trend is now drawing attention from regulatory and...
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published a new scientific opinion on the use of thiomersal and phenylmercuric salts as preservatives in cosmetic products. The conclusion is clear: based on the currently available data, these substances are not considered safe at the concentration levels currently allowed for cosmetic eye products in...
On February 11, 2026, the European Union officially published new regulations on detergents and surfactants, Regulation (EU) 2026/405. These rules are meant to fully replace Regulation (EC) No 648/2004, which has been in force for almost twenty years. The regulation sets minimum biodegradability requirements for surfactants, places restrictions on phosphates and other phosphate compounds in...
Researchers in Beauty & Wellbeing are leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze consumer behavior and sift through years of scientific records.Product development teams rely on AI to extract relevant insights, gather data, and shape offerings tailored for today’s beauty shoppers. Modern consumers demand clarity about ingredients, formulation science, and product styles. Thay read reviews, look for...
Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control, or BPOM, released Regulation No. 34 of 2025 on December 31, 2025. The rule changes BPOM Regulation No. 8 of 2024 on procedures for approving clinical trials. One part of the amendment, Appendix IIIa, focuses on cosmetic clinical trials. The regulation gives more detailed guidance for cosmetic...
