Japan has reminded cosmetic companies of the importance of providing clear allergy warnings on hair cosmetics containing henna or henna-derived ingredients. The action follows reports of serious allergic reactions linked to certain hair coloring products and highlights the country’s continued focus on consumer safety and product labeling. Although the requirements themselves are not entirely new,...
The European cosmetics industry is approaching an important regulatory milestone. On 31 July 2026, the transition period established under Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1181 comes to an end. From this date onwards, cosmetic products containing formaldehyde-releasing preservatives must fully comply with the updated labelling requirements, or they can no longer remain available on the EU market....
Powder cleansers have become an increasingly popular format within the waterless cosmetics movement. Unlike traditional liquid cleansers, they are supplied as dry powders that are mixed with water immediately before use to create a foam, paste, or creamy cleanser. Their growing popularity is driven by several factors, including reduced packaging, improved product stability, lower transport...
The growing international popularity of Korean skincare has placed Korean sunscreens firmly in the spotlight. Their lightweight textures and elegant finishes have led many consumers to believe they outperform European alternatives. From a regulatory perspective, however, the picture is more nuanced. Both the European Union and South Korea apply robust regulatory controls to sunscreens, although...
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has published new guidance explaining how cosmetic companies should prepare product safety assessment documentation before placing products on the market. Although the guidance itself is not legally binding, it provides the first detailed picture of how manufacturers and responsible distributors are expected to demonstrate product safety...
The European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has once again placed prostaglandin analogues under the regulatory spotlight. Following several years of scientific evaluation, the Committee has concluded that certain prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products intended to promote eyelash and eyebrow growth cannot currently be considered safe for cosmetic use. For manufacturers, brand owners...
The European Commission has published a draft delegated regulation that would significantly expand the list of hazardous chemicals subject to import and export controls under Regulation (EU) No 649/2012. The proposal introduces new restrictions for numerous industrial chemicals and pesticide active substances, reflecting recent international agreements and updates to EU chemicals legislation. If adopted, the...
The European cosmetics and home fragrance industries are once again preparing for significant regulatory changes. Following the removal of ingredients such as Lilial in recent years, attention is now turning to a new group of fragrance materials that are being assessed under the European Union’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS). For manufacturers, formulators, and brand...
Argentina has introduced significant updates to its cosmetic regulatory framework through the adoption of new Mercosur provisions governing ingredients used in personal care products, cosmetics and perfumes. The measures update both the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic formulations and the list of ingredients that may only be used under specific conditions. The changes form...
The modernization of cosmetic regulation in the United States continues to introduce new concepts and data requirements for manufacturers. One of the terms that has attracted increasing attention since the implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) is the UNII code. Although UNIIs have existed for many years within the healthcare and pharmaceutical...
