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...
AI is changing every stage of teh beauty business, from how products are found to how they are developed. Recent collaborations highlight this shift. In Northern Europe, Revieve adn Matas Group have launched AI-driven skin and makeup advisors across Matas and Kicks stores. According to Revieve, these tools have led to virtual try-on conversion...
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...
The plant-based personal care market is going through a major change as consumer demand keeps shifting toward clean, effective, and sustainable products. Plant-based innovation is no longer treated as a passing trend. It now sits at the center of product development as brands respond to an audience that is becoming more informed. Consumers are looking...
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...
Sunscreen is moving from a seasonal afterthought to an expected part of daily personal care in the beauty and wellness market.More brands and health experts describe SPF as necessary for all skin types,but most peopel still do not use it each day. A new multinational initiative wants to address this gap, spreading the message that...
the European Commission (EC) unveiled a detailed roadmap to stop animal testing in chemical safety assessments throughout the EU, covering sectors like cosmetics, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides. The aim is to switch to non-animal testing options while keeping the high safety standards required for both consumers and the habitat.This initiative supports the EUS Chemicals...
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....
Eastman has introduced its latest Global Skin Care Report, offering fresh insights into how shifting sustainability priorities, product performance requirements, and formulation trends are driving changes in the skincare sector. Unveiled at the 2026 NYSCC Suppliers’ Day in New York on May 19-20, the report highlights that 85% of product developers see sustainability as a...
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...
